3 Day Leadership Training for Senior Managers and Directors
One option is to Run the program Like a Retreat
3 Day Leadership Training for Senior Managers and Directors: Empowering Your Leadership for Growth and Change
Welcome to a leadership transformation experience designed for senior managers and directors (like you and your team) who are leading fast-growing businesses. If you’re navigating the complexities of rapid business expansion, adapting to change, and building a leadership team that is both adaptable and cohesive, you’re in the right place.
As a senior leader, you're no stranger to the pressures of leading a team through unpredictable change and scaling business operations. But even the most seasoned leaders need to continually develop, refine, and adapt their leadership skills. That's exactly what this 3-day Senior Leadership Training Program offers, which can be run like a retreat: an immersive, transformational learning experience to help you and your team thrive through fast growth, change management, and team empowerment
The Leadership Challenge for Fast-Growing Companies
Companies that experience rapid growth often face common challenges: leadership that struggles to keep up with scaling demands, a lack of alignment across teams, and a culture that hasn’t yet evolved to keep pace with expansion. These growing pains can be especially tough on senior managers and directors, as they balance their daily responsibilities with the need to adapt to shifting market conditions, evolving customer expectations, and new internal dynamics.
As a senior leader, you’re expected to be not only a decision-maker but a visionary, a coach, and a change agent. You know that success doesn’t just happen; it takes strategic, high-performance leadership to guide the business through its next phase of growth. That’s where this Executive Leadership Development Program comes in.
3 Day Leadership Training for Senior Managers and Directors
What You Will Learn
This isn’t just another training course. This is a high-impact leadership workshop designed specifically for business owners, senior managers, and executives leading teams in fast-growing companies. During the three-day retreat (you/your business provide the venue - although we have some ideas depending on budget and location), we’ll focus on essential topics that will equip you with the skills and insights to build your leadership confidence and drive growth while fostering a culture of flexibility and empowerment.
- Leadership and Management Training for Senior Executives: Learn to sharpen your leadership approach, understand your role in business growth, and lead your team with confidence.
- Strategic Leadership Development for Senior Teams: Equip your team with the strategic tools to drive long-term business success. Understand how to align leadership with your business vision to foster unity and collaboration.
- Delegation as a Leadership Tool: Learn how to use delegation not just as a way to lighten your load, but as a powerful training tool that builds leadership capacity across your team.
- Managing Change and Leading Through Uncertainty: The ability to manage unpredictable change is essential in today’s business environment. You’ll gain the tools to stay ahead of the curve and guide your team through any challenge.
- Building Team Bonding and Empowerment: A cohesive team is essential for success. We’ll focus on strengthening team bonds, understanding DISC profiles, and building leadership skills that empower your team to take ownership and drive results.
- Cultural Adaptability and Leadership Mindset: Understand how to foster a culture of flexibility that thrives in times of change. Learn how to develop the right leadership mindset to support growth.
- Actionable Leadership Tools for Immediate Impact: We don’t just talk theory - we make sure you leave with actionable strategies you can implement immediately to tackle the challenges you face. This program isn’t just about learning; it’s about transformation.
The Structure of the 3-Day Training Program
Our 3-day Leadership Retreat will be held in a comfortable hotel environment designed to create a retreat-like feel, allowing your team to relax, bond, and focus on personal and professional development. The training will run from 09:00 to 17:00 the first 2 days and 09:00 - 15:30 on the third, with structured breaks to ensure everyone remains energised and engaged.
Day 1 Aim:
The aim of day 1 is to equip senior managers and directors with the leadership mindset and skills necessary to navigate rapid business growth, foster creative problem-solving, and encourage innovative thinking. The day will focus on developing a shared understanding of management responsibilities, leadership styles, and the strategic use of delegation to empower teams. Additionally, participants will assess their current company culture, identify ways to enhance adaptability to change, and strengthen leadership alignment and vision for sustainable success.
Day 1: Leadership in a Rapidly Growing Business (Includes):
- Leadership Self-Reflection
- Creative thinking and team building activity
- Defining management and Leadership
- The importance of the future vision
- Building & empowering high-performing teams
- Using delegation as a training & empowerment tool
- Change Leadership & Cultural Adaptability
- Behaviours or policies that make us resistant to change
- Action plan for creating a more flexible culture
A management team being tested during the Leadership program
Day 2 Aim:
The aim of Day 2 is to deepen leadership self-awareness, enhance adaptability in managing unpredictable change, and strengthen communication and team collaboration through DISC psychometric insights. Participants will explore how their leadership styles influence team performance, develop strategies for leading through crisis and change, and establish accountability structures to ensure long-term growth and consistency in leadership practices.
Day 2: Leading Through Change and Empowering Teams
- Reflection & Learning from Day 1 | Key Takeaways & Application
- Leading Through Unpredictable Change | Managing Change Effectively | Analysing Past Change & Lessons Learned
- DISC Overview | Predictable Characteristics | Preferred Communication Styles | Profiling Team Members
- How DISC Helps & Hinders | DISC Leadership Pairing | Style, Strengths & Weaknesses | How Leaders Can Work Better Together
- Crisis Leadership Challenge | Leadership Action Plans | Accountability Partners
Day 3 Aim:
The final day of the program is designed to solidify leadership strategies that sustain business growth and long-term success. Participants will refine their leadership approach, enhance strategic thinking skills, and develop coaching techniques to cultivate future leaders. By the end of the day, they will leave with a clear leadership culture vision, practical strategies for sustainable leadership, and a commitment to ongoing growth and accountability.
Day 3: Mastering Growth Leadership & Strategic Thinking
- Creating a Leadership Culture That Supports Growth
- Strategic Thinking & Long-Term Vision
- Coaching & Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
- Final Commitments & Close
3 Day Leadership Training for Senior Managers and Directors
Summary of the 3-Day Leadership Program
In a rapidly growing business, leadership isn’t just about keeping up - it’s about stepping up, adapting, and driving success through clarity, confidence, and connection. This transformational three-day leadership program is designed to equip senior managers and directors with the mindset, skills, and strategies needed to lead with impact, empower their teams, and navigate change with confidence.
Through immersive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on leadership challenges, participants will:
✅ Strengthen leadership identity - gaining clarity on their leadership style, strengths, and areas for growth
✅ Enhance team collaboration - building deeper connections with peers and aligning as a unified leadership team
✅ Master delegation as a growth tool - learning how to empower teams while driving accountability and performance
✅ Develop cultural adaptability - assessing and shaping the company culture to thrive in times of rapid change
✅ Navigate unpredictable challenges - honing crisis leadership skills and change management strategies
✅ Unlock DISC insights - understanding personality-driven leadership and how to work effectively with different styles
✅ Create a lasting impact - designing personal action plans and accountability partnerships to embed learning beyond the program
Set in a retreat-style environment, this experience is more than just training - it’s an opportunity to refocus, reconnect, and redefine leadership for the future. With engaging activities, evening bonding sessions, and real-world applications, participants will leave inspired, aligned, and ready to lead their teams through the next phase of growth with confidence and purpose.
This isn’t just about learning leadership - it’s about living it. 🚀
What Makes This Program Different?
Unlike other leadership training courses for senior managers, this Leadership and Management Course is designed for directors and senior executives who are facing the real challenges of rapid growth. You won’t just sit through lectures; you’ll actively participate in leadership exercises, real-world scenarios, and discussions that will help you apply your new skills immediately.
Our 3-day leadership retreat is tailored for high-growth businesses, focusing on what matters most: managing change, building empowered teams, and ensuring your leadership skills evolve alongside the needs of your business.
After-Program Activities to Embed Learning
The training doesn’t end when you leave the retreat. As part of your Leadership Development for Business Growth and Team Expansion, we provide after-program activities designed to ensure that the learning is applied in the real world.
- Team Action Plan: You’ll develop a team action plan, outlining key strategies and leadership initiatives to be implemented immediately.
- Accountability Partners: Each participant will have an accountability partner to check in with after the program, ensuring that leadership actions are put into practice.
- Monthly Leadership Check-ins: After the program, we’ll provide monthly check-ins and coaching sessions to track progress and address challenges as they arise.
Meet Adrian Close: Your Leadership Trainer and Host
Hello, I’m Adrian Close, your host and trainer for this transformative 3-day leadership program. A multi-award winning business manager and owner with over a decade of experience in leadership and management training, I’ve worked with businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to large organisations, helping them build stronger leadership teams and scale effectively.
I’m passionate about empowering leaders like you to become more adaptable, resilient, and impactful. My approach blends actionable leadership strategies with practical tools to ensure your leadership journey is as successful as your business. I’ve worked across multiple industries, so no matter what your business does, the principles and lessons you’ll learn are universally applicable.
As the author of "Starting Strong: A New Manager’s Guide to Thriving in Leadership" and "Focused Leadership: The Manager’s Path to Simplicity and Success", I’m committed to helping senior leaders like you cultivate the mindset and skills necessary to lead through growth and change. I look forward to guiding you through this life-changing experience.
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This 3-day leadership training for senior managers and directors is designed for ambitious, forward-thinking leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of growth and change head-on. It’s time to step up your leadership game and develop the skills necessary to lead with confidence, drive team empowerment, and embrace the unpredictable future of business.
I invite you to book this Executive Leadership Coaching Program - an experience that will redefine your leadership, transform your team dynamics, and empower you to lead through the most challenging times.
Ready to invest in your leadership and business growth? Contact us today to book your Senior Leadership Training 'Retreat' type program. Let’s make this a year of leadership growth and success!
3 Day Leadership Training for Senior Managers and Directors
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3 Day Leadership Training for Senior Managers and Directors, unlock your leadership potential with our 3-day Senior Leadership Training Retreat. Designed for senior managers and directors, this program focuses on team empowerment, managing change, and building leadership skills for fast-growing businesses. Join us for a transformative experience that will drive business growth and team success.
3 Day Leadership Training for Senior Managers and Directors