Leadership

Leadership

Leaders... The business world is full of them. Naturally good ones, naturally bad ones, and the ones who continually strive to adapt their leadership to the needs of their team. Not every great leader is born great. The truly great leaders are the ones who recognise their flaws and areas for improvement, and seek to tackle that.

Our courses in leadership don't just teach you the latest theories, and how to be a leader on paper; they dig deep into what makes you, you, and how to bring out the confidence, relatability and judgement skills to be the leader you really want to be.

And you won't do it alone. Join like minded professionals for a supportive experience like no other... 

Find the right programme for you
Marketing Strategy and Planning

Starting 1 October 2024

How can you create a marketing strategy that gives your organisation a competitive edge? This module will provide a step-by-step process for creating a world-class marketing strategy.

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Developing Executive Leadership

Starting 8th October 2024

Do you want to develop your understanding of leadership and gain tools to become an effective leader? In an ever-changing world that presents new challenges, such as the cost-of-living crisis, the pandemic and war, it is essential for leaders to be prepared and forward-thinking.

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Enhancing Customer Centricity and the Customer Voice

Starting 3 December 2024

Place the customer at the heart of your organisation to ensure the best customer experience. Learn to think like your customers, and know who they are and who they will become, to give your organisation a competitive edge.

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Behavioural Science for Ethical Leaders and Negotiators

Starting 11 February 2025

With power comes great responsibility, but what does it mean to be an ethical leader in modern society? As a leader and an individual, you face many competing demands. In this module, explore how you can apply theories and strategies to negotiate how you respond as a leader and as a negotiator.

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Leading an Agile and Resilient Organisation

Starting 25 February 2025

Building an agile and resilient organisation enables you to overcome obstacles, by designing systems and processes that allow you to move quickly. In this module, you will explore why agility in organisations is essential for success in an increasingly complex, volatile and uncertain world. 

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Leading People through Change and Disruption

Starting 20 May 2025

To implement and adapt to change it is essential, for all the people and stakeholders within an organisation, to have a clear understanding and appreciation of the changes happening around them. In this module, you will explore the people side of organisational change and the implications for change leaders.

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The Strategic Mindset of Leadership

Starting 10 December 2025

Strategic Leadership is future-focused. It requires leaders to have an appetite for paradoxes and problems that cannot yet be solved, and the need for organisations to be adaptable and innovative is essential. Does this sound like something your organisation has mastered, or could you help implement some progressive change to give your organisation the strategic edge?

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The Warwick Executive Diploma in Strategic Leadership & Change

Do you want to develop your understanding of leadership and gain tools to become an effective leader? In an ever-changing world that presents new challenges, it is essential for leaders to be prepared and forward-thinking. Study all of the Strategic Leadership & Change modules to achieve your Executive Diploma. 

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The Warwick Executive Diploma in Digital Leadership

Are you responsible for developing a successful strategic roadmap for your organisation, and leading and seizing opportunities in a digital age? Study all of our Digital Leadership Postgraduate Awards and achieve your Executive Diploma in Digital Leadership.

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We also have a selection of alternative Open Programmes that could help you...

Leadership for a Complex World

Starting December 2025 


Are you a leader who has the drive and ambition to take your business to the next level? This programme is designed to challenge you to lead and build organisations that can thrive in the face of complexity and uncertainty. 

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We have a depth of expertise and experience working with global organisations, to develop tailored executive learning solutions that deliver real business impact.

With our custom partnerships we can create bespoke support for your business using our existing programmes to configure specifically for your organisation, or co-design an entirely customised solution for your unique development objectives.

We will closely collaborate with you to co-create and deliver a programme that:

  • Supports your organisational objectives with lasting impact
  • Focuses on delivering identifiable value by taking your workforce to the next level
  • Embeds different thinking and new ways of working that aligns with your organisation’s culture, values and objectives.

Explore how our custom partnerships could benefit you and your business.

If there is a course or theme in our portfolio that you think could work for your team, and you'd like to discuss how to tailor it more to your company's needs, contact the team at execed@wbs.ac.uk and we will arrange a consultation call to discuss.

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