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CEOs, chief strategy officers, strategy directors, corporate planning heads, business unit leaders, board directors, and senior advisors shaping enterprise strategy
The Developing Transformational Leadership (UIEE-C-274) is a 5 days executive education course delivered in hybrid — physical + virtual. Designed for ceos, chief strategy officers, strategy directors, corporate planning heads, business unit leaders, board directors, and senior advisors shaping enterprise strategy, this course delivers practical frameworks, decision tools, and applied skills you can use the week you return to your desk.
The course is structured around 5 modules spanning intensive in-person masterclasses, virtual + pre/post work, and a post-course application project. Each module combines faculty-led instruction with applied exercises on real strategy artefacts — strategic plans, scenario sets, business model canvases — and case studies from African enterprises.
Delivered in 5 cities — Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos, Dubai, Mbabane — the course brings together a cohort of 15-25 participants, carefully selected to ensure diversity of sector, geography, and seniority. The peer network you build here is, for many delegates, the single most valuable outcome.
CEOs, chief strategy officers, strategy directors, corporate planning heads, business unit leaders, board directors, and senior advisors shaping enterprise strategy
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Every UIEE course follows the same six-movement rhythm — built for depth, decision and durable peer relationships.
This course can be delivered as a public cohort, a custom in-house programme for your organisation, or a blended format. Contact us to discuss your preferred dates and group size.
Each module combines faculty-led instruction with applied exercises on real strategy artefacts — strategic plans, scenario sets, business model canvases — and case studies from African enterprises. Topics covered: Introduction to leadership, The difference between leadership and management, Transformational leadership, Competencies of great leaders, Leading younger generations – Generation X & Why, The Delegation Continuum.
Each module combines faculty-led instruction with applied exercises on real strategy artefacts — strategic plans, scenario sets, business model canvases — and case studies from African enterprises. Topics covered: Overcoming common communication barriers, Introducing active listening, Powerful questioning skills, Body language explained, SOLER – how to communicate, Cross-cultural communication.
Each module combines faculty-led instruction with applied exercises on real strategy artefacts — strategic plans, scenario sets, business model canvases — and case studies from African enterprises. Topics covered: Approaches to strategy, Business model canvas, Strategic analysis (PEST analysis; scorecards; five forces: SWOT).
Each module combines faculty-led instruction with applied exercises on real strategy artefacts — strategic plans, scenario sets, business model canvases — and case studies from African enterprises. Topics covered: Understanding your emotions as a Leader, Giving feedback the EI way, Dealing with ‘difficult’ people, Ways to improve your EI.
Each module combines faculty-led instruction with applied exercises on real strategy artefacts — strategic plans, scenario sets, business model canvases — and case studies from African enterprises. Topics covered: The key drivers of change today, Change management vs. change leadership, Overcoming resistance to change, The five psychological phases of change and their effective management, Best practice in change leadership, Supporting employees through change.
On successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
Each delegate brings their current strategy memo or business plan for peer review. Pre-reading pack includes African-context case studies on strategic transformation and a frameworks primer.
Full attendance at the 5 days physical programme (Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos, Dubai, or Mbabane) with all materials, meals, and refreshments included
Direct access to UIEE faculty during and after the course — including post-course email clarification window (30 days)
A personalised, peer-reviewed action plan developed during the course and supported by 1 post-course coaching call (Week 4)
UIEE Certificate of Completion (NQF Level 7-8 aligned) + CPD hours (SAICA/ACCA/CIMA recognised)
12-month membership in the UIEE alumni network (500+ delegates across 12+ African countries) + sector-specific alumni circles
Faculty-curated African case studies in strategy — drawn from public sector, financial services, infrastructure, and technology sectors
Digital course pack (slides, frameworks, templates, recommended reading) — yours to keep and reuse within your organisation
12-month access to UIEE's digital case study library, working paper series, and recorded faculty webinars
Pre-reading quiz + skills self-assessment. Ensures baseline readiness for the intensive sessions.
Active participation in workshops, case study discussions, and group exercises. Assessed by faculty observation rubric — quality of contribution, peer engagement, application of frameworks.
A practical exercise on the penultimate day — typically a case study analysis or framework application. Assessed on accuracy, depth, and clarity.
Final-day presentation of a 30-day action plan applying course concepts to your organisation. Assessed on: clarity (25%), feasibility (25%), concept application (25%), and presentation quality (25%).
Certification: Delegates who attend 80%+ of the course and achieve a combined score of 60%+ receive the UIEE Certificate of Completion (NQF Level 7-8 aligned). The certificate carries CPD hours recognised by SAICA, ACCA, and CIMA, and is issued digitally within 5 business days of course completion.
CEOs, chief strategy officers, strategy directors, corporate planning heads, business unit leaders, board directors, and senior advisors shaping enterprise strategy
Join a scheduled public cohort at one of our 5 regional centres (Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos, Dubai, Eswatini). Meals, materials, and networking included. From R 45,000 per delegate.
We deliver this course exclusively for your organisation at your premises or a venue of your choice. Tailored to your industry and strategic challenges. From R 675,000 per cohort (up to 20 delegates).
Combine in-person intensive days with virtual follow-up sessions. Ideal for organisations with delegates across multiple locations.
Full delivery via Zoom/Teams with interactive workshops, breakout rooms, and digital materials. Most flexible option — no travel required.
Delivered across Africa's executive training hotspots and select global capitals. Each city runs cohorts on a quarterly or on-demand basis — seats are reserved on application.
Start your onboarding process today. The application takes 5 minutes — our admissions team will respond within 10 business days with a tailored proposal.
Build a custom course by selecting topics from our library of 415 modules. Name your course, choose your delivery mode, and get matched with students from other courses who share your topics.
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Industry average for executive education: 15-25% productivity improvement
* Estimates based on salary uplift and productivity gains. Actual ROI depends on role, industry, and application of learning. Programme duration: 5 days.
