By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand key leadership theories and their practical applications.
• Analyze organizational behavior and its impact on performance.
• Develop effective communication and motivation strategies.
• Manage conflict, diversity, and organizational change.
• Strengthen decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Build high-performing teams and foster a positive organizational culture.

• Current and aspiring leaders
• Managers and supervisors
• HR professionals and organizational development specialists
• Government officials and NGO leaders
• Anyone seeking to enhance leadership and interpersonal effectiveness

• Interactive lectures for conceptual grounding
• Case studies from diverse organizational contexts
• Group discussions & role-playing to practice leadership skills
• Workshops on motivation, communication, and conflict resolution
• Simulations to apply leadership in real-world scenarios
• Daily reflection sessions to consolidate learning

Day 1: Foundations of Leadership & Organizational Behavior

• Introduction to leadership theories (trait, behavioral, contingency)
• Organizational behavior fundamentals: individuals, groups, systems
• Self-assessment: personal leadership style
• Group exercise: Leadership challenges in practice

Day 2: Motivation & Communication

• Motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg, McClelland)
• Designing motivational strategies for teams
• Effective communication and active listening
• Workshop: Building motivational communication plans

Day 3: Team Dynamics & Conflict Management

• Group behavior and team development stages
• Leadership in team settings
• Conflict sources and resolution strategies
• Role-play: Handling workplace conflict scenarios

Day 4: Organizational Culture & Change Management

• Understanding organizational culture and its impact
• Leadership’s role in shaping culture
• Change management models (Lewin, Kotter)
• Simulation: Leading organizational change initiatives

Day 5: Strategic Leadership & Future Trends

• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving
• Ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility
• Emerging trends: digital leadership, diversity, sustainability
• Final group presentations: Leadership action plan for organizational improvement

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.