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Lead the room before you walk into it.
CEOs, board directors, permanent secretaries, director-generals, executive team members, and senior managers preparing for enterprise-wide leadership responsibilities
The Leadership in Complexity (UIEE-C-270) is a 5 days executive education course delivered in hybrid — physical + virtual. Designed for ceos, board directors, permanent secretaries, director-generals, executive team members, and senior managers preparing for enterprise-wide leadership responsibilities, 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 case studies on African leadership — from public sector, financial services, infrastructure, and technology — with interactive workshops and peer discussion.
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, board directors, permanent secretaries, director-generals, executive team members, and senior managers preparing for enterprise-wide leadership responsibilities
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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 case studies on African leadership — from public sector, financial services, infrastructure, and technology — with interactive workshops and peer discussion. Topics covered: The new world and impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution, New Leadership v Traditional Leadership: taking the best ideas, Complexity: how complex is complex?, Occam’s Razor: principle of non-complexity, Agile Leadership: fundamentals and principles, The VUCA World: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity.
Each module combines faculty-led case studies on African leadership — from public sector, financial services, infrastructure, and technology — with interactive workshops and peer discussion. Topics covered: How the 3 minds work together (conscious, subconscious and unconscious), Understanding the Mental process for solving problems, Calming the mind to think productively in complexity and crisis, Challenging ‘normal’: the Alternative Box, Solution Focused approach for dynamic situations, The power of visualisation to focus thoughts and actions.
Each module combines faculty-led case studies on African leadership — from public sector, financial services, infrastructure, and technology — with interactive workshops and peer discussion. Topics covered: Using the right questions and the 3C’s to gain clarity, Understanding through Active Listening, The importance of why in communication: solution and vision, Applying the 3 factors needed to motivate actionable tasks, Goal, Aim, Objective and Target method for clear purpose, Overcoming objections and negative phrases to gain clarity.
Each module combines faculty-led case studies on African leadership — from public sector, financial services, infrastructure, and technology — with interactive workshops and peer discussion. Topics covered: Providing clear and specific team objectives, Clarity of Roles using RACI, Six-sigma and Kaizen techniques in team empowerment, Advanced technique for innovative ideas and solutions, Applying the Effective Decision-Making formula, Using the Decision-Making Tunnel for optimum results.
Each module combines faculty-led case studies on African leadership — from public sector, financial services, infrastructure, and technology — with interactive workshops and peer discussion. Topics covered: The Virtual Workplace, Gen Z and Gen Alpha: impact on the workplace, Leading thoughts on future work, AI and approach to solving complex problems, Workplace approaches by leading organisations.
On successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
Leadership 360° self + 5-colleague assessment, plus a strategic imagination diagnostic and pre-reading pack (case studies + leadership framework paper). Results returned on Day 1 with a personalised leadership profile.
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 leadership — 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, board directors, permanent secretaries, director-generals, executive team members, and senior managers preparing for enterprise-wide leadership responsibilities
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.
Build your own courseEstimate the return on investment for Leadership in Complexity
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.
