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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 The Practical Leader: (UIEE-C-581) 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: Identifying motivating factors in the 21st Century, Tools, techniques and approaches to motivate your team, Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, Engaging your followers, Team leadership behaviours that enhance motivation.
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: Getting the team to perform, What turns a group into a team?, Building mutual trust across the team, Empowering employees to make decisions, Delegation for increased productivity, Running effective meetings.
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: High performing team leaders, Valuing and supporting team members, Recognising and rewarding team performance, Creating a high-performance team culture, Motivating and managing poor performers, Accomplishing goals and tasks within time constraints.
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: Communicating Purpose, Objectives and Tasks and Clearly, Effective Listening Techniques, Ensuring the team Communicate Effectively, Recruiting and retaining the right people, Improving performance through timely and appropriate feedback, Engaging with colleagues to ensure Win-Win.
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: Leading and supporting change with the team, Understanding the emotional stages of change acceptance, Developing team resilience, Valuing diversity in the team, Coaching the team to take action, Action plan for The Practical Team Leader.
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 The Practical Leader:
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.
