The Intersect - Mini MBA in Cross-functional Leadership

Course details

DAY 1

AM: Leadership is a Choice – Unlocking Your Full Potential

• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: The Leadership Mindset
o Understanding how leadership choices shape outcomes in cross-functional teams.
o Reflective exercise: Identifying personal leadership strengths and areas for growth through the lenes of leadership and drama.
• 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Morning Break
• 10:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Resilience and Adaptability
o Tools to maintain focus, clarity, and composure in complex executive environments.

PM: Inspiring Cross-Functional Teams – Team-Based Strategy and Vision

• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Aligning Teams for Success
o Creating shared goals and driving alignment across diverse teams.
o Creating cross functional buy in.
o Lead by being the obvious leader in the room.
• 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM: Afternoon Break
• 2:50 PM – 4:30 PM: Building Collaborative Vision
o Workshop: Facilitating a unified team vision that inspires performance and innovation.

DAY 2

AM: Decision Advantage – Making Choices That Matter

• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Strategic Decision-Making Frameworks
o Systems thinking for effective decisions.
• 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Morning Break
• 10:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Application in Complex Scenarios
o Case study: Applying decision-making frameworks to real-world challenges.

PM: Wired for Thought – Critical Thinking with Neuroscience

• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Cognitive Insights for Better Leadership
o Leveraging neuroscience to enhance influence, clarity, and decision-making.
• 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM: Afternoon Break
• 2:50 PM – 4:30 PM: Innovative Thinking for Team Success
o Tools to foster creative problem-solving and critical thinking in leadership.
o Getting teams to think better and

DAY 3

Facilitate and Frame – Mastering Group Dynamics (All-Day Session)

• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Creating Structure and Clarity
o Key techniques to effectively frame discussions and manage group interactions.
• 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Morning Break
• 10:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Handling Dynamics in Diverse Groups
o Navigating challenging conversations and fostering inclusivity.
o Getting everyone engaged.

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Driving Collaboration and Consensus
o Facilitating group alignment and actionable outcomes.
• 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM: Afternoon Break
• 2:50 PM – 4:30 PM: Workshop: Practical Facilitation Exercises
o Applying learned techniques in real-world scenarios for immediate impact.

DAY 4

AM: The Blueprint of Trust – Creating Sustainability

• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Trust as a Leadership Foundation
o Building and sustaining trust within and across teams.
• 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Morning Break
• 10:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Strengthening Relationships through Trust Mapping
o Interactive exercise to identify and enhance trust within your network.

PM: Building Organizational Savvy – Advocates in Action

• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Navigating Influence and Advocacy
o Strategies for influencing across organizational boundaries.
• 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM: Afternoon Break
• 2:50 PM – 4:30 PM: Advocacy in Action
o Crafting actionable plans for engaging key stakeholders and advancing goals.
o Master the executive presentation.

DAY 5

AM: Architecting the Team for Impact – Relationships That Matter

• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Designing Teams for Strategic Impact
o Building alignment, collaboration, and purpose in cross-functional teams.
o Project mapping tools for accountability.
• 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Break
• 10:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Final Reflections and Leadership Commitments
o Leadership action planning and closing remarks by Professor Charlie Sheppard.

Accreditation

Entry requirement

There is no strict Academic Requirement for this Programme as it is a Non-Credit Bearing Programme. However, Students are expected to have working experience as a Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for professionals at all management levels who aim to enhance their leadership impact, improve strategic decision-making, and drive cross-functional collaboration. It is particularly beneficial for:

• CEOs & COOs – To lead teams with clarity, adaptability, and strategic foresight.
• CFOs & Financial Directors – To enhance decision-making and risk management.
• Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) – To align technology with business strategy.
• CHROs & HR Managers – To foster high-performing, resilient teams.

• Project Managers & Team Leads – To develop facilitation, trust-building, and advocacy skills.
• Organizational Development Specialists – To implement strategies for collaboration and engagement.
• Department Heads – To lead cross-functional teams and drive performance.

• Business Strategists & Consultants – To implement leadership frameworks in dynamic environments.
• Entrepreneurs & Start-up Founders – To cultivate leadership agility and innovative problem-solving.
• Corporate Trainers & Learning Development Managers – To design impactful leadership training modules.

• Government Officials & Policy Makers – To integrate strategic leadership in governance.
• Non-Profit Leaders & NGO Directors – To strengthen team dynamics and stakeholder engagement.

This immersive programme is ideal for professionals who aspire to enhance their leadership capabilities, drive organizational change, and build high-impact teams in today’s complex business landscape.

Sample Certificate