Management for Young Leaders

Move into management

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#1

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138

former participants

4.4/5

for Learning Impact

You want to move into management – and this programme will give you the strategic approaches, financial skills and self-knowledge to make the leap. Take part to expand your leadership skills and grow into the role you want.

Detailed programme

Module 1: Developing and implementing a winning strategy

Understand how strategy powers business – and know how to make it come to life for your teams
Diagnose strategic strengths and weaknesses in your business or unit
Discover how to successfully implement strategy

Module 2: Financial fundamentals

Understand key financial terminology
Discover the cash conversion cycle, know how to assess the need for working capital – and how to optimise it
Read and interpret annual reports, balance sheets, P&L and cash flow statements

Module 3: Power and influence

Explore qualities and behaviours that make people influential
Review tips and strategies for negotiating and communicating with impact
Understand strategies for managing up and influencing your boss
Appreciate the importance of building a diverse, supportive social network
Recognise the need to balance hard and soft tactics when leading and motivating others

Module 4: Effective interaction and communication

Shape your management approach to influence others
Experience the strengths and pitfalls of your preferred communication and interaction style
Learn how you can adapt interaction styles to have greater impact on the behaviour of others

Day 5: Feedback report

Assess your leadership behaviour using the 360° feedback tool
Benefit from expert Vlerick coaching, in small, safe groups

Why this programme

Strengthen your financial understanding and strategic know-how
Develop the confidence and ability to take on your (next) managerial role
Get feedback and coaching on your leadership approach
Experience the power of networking with peers who face similar challenges and opportunities

Who should attend

First-time managers who want to grasp business knowledge and leadership skills
Professionals with the potential and ambition to grow and take the next step in their career
Employees who want to make a difference in their organisation.

In previous editions, we had the pleasure of welcoming participants from companies like:

Success stories

Jolien Mores

Teamleader Interne Projectleiding at Groep Huyzentruyt

This programme teaches you the main aspects of leadership and gives you insights into financial, strategic and business management in which the human approach is central. Great for networking and thinking out-of-the-box! The full day of coaching allows you to grow as a person and as a better leader.

Yannick Vliegen

Head of Operations at Knapp Benelux

This programme has inspired me and improved my confidence. It gives you the foundations for making good decisions, and it makes you more confident that your decisions will also be accepted by your company. I can definitely recommend this programme to everyone who has just started to manage a team.

Anneleen Quirynen

Lawyer at Stibbe/SRL

This programme gave me the intellectual framework (both hard and soft skills) to support me when taking the next step in my career. The 360° leadership report was excellent: it gave me insight into my own leadership style; and with the help of my coach and peers, I have concrete action plans to achieve my goals.

Jonas Verstraete

Operations Manager Fridge at Sitra

This programme covers the major aspects of management – from strategy to finance, from people management to power and influence. It gave me the chance to expand my network and become a better leader. I’m also finding that participation in the programme opens doors, in my company and beyond. I definitely recommend it!