Lead with Vision. Empower with Inclusion.

The Professional Certificate in Strategic People Leadership is a transformative learning experience designed to equip current and emerging leaders with the tools, insights, and frameworks necessary to lead with empathy, vision, and impact.

This course emphasizes the development of self-awareness, the cultivation of inclusive leadership practices, and the ability to manage high-performing teams in diverse, dynamic environments. Participants will explore effective strategies for conflict prevention, team motivation, and championing diversity and inclusion as a core leadership responsibility.

Learning Objectives

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

• Identify and develop core leadership traits
• Improve team performance through effective management
• Cultivate self-awareness as a tool for leadership success
• Apply inclusive leadership strategies to build equitable and high-performing teams
• Lead diversity and inclusion (D&I) change initiatives with clarity and empathy

Who Should Attend?

• Mid-level managers seeking to improve team leadership and communication
• Team leads transitioning into people management roles
• HR professionals leading diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Executives aiming to foster a more inclusive and high-performance culture
• Project managers handling cross-functional or multicultural teams
• Business owners and entrepreneurs managing growing teams
• Learning & development specialists focused on leadership training
• Professionals aspiring to take on strategic leadership responsibilities

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Inclusive and Effective Leadership
Understand why inclusive leadership matters in today’s workplace and what makes leaders effective.

• Explore how shifting expectations make inclusion a leadership imperative.

Module 2: Traits of Great Leaders
Discover the traits that inspire trust, performance, and authenticity in leadership.

• Build integrity, vision, empathy, and accountability as core strengths.

Module 3: Managing Teams for Results
Gain practical tools to lead diverse teams with clarity, motivation, and balance.

• Learn to set expectations, delegate effectively, and sustain team morale.

Module 4: Preventing Conflict Before It Starts
Develop proactive strategies to reduce friction and keep teams aligned.

• Use empathy and clear communication to prevent and de-escalate conflicts.

Module 5: What Kind of Leader Are You?
Reflect on your personal leadership style and adapt it to different situations.

• Identify your leadership type and align it with organizational culture.

Module 6: Leadership and Self-Awareness
Connect emotional intelligence with leadership effectiveness through reflection.

• Boost self-awareness using feedback, mindfulness, and journaling practices.

Module 7: Leading Inclusive Teams
Create psychologically safe spaces where diverse perspectives thrive.

• Recognize and mitigate bias while fostering equitable leadership practices.

Module 8: Leading Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Change
Move from awareness to action by embedding inclusion into strategy.

• Champion D&I initiatives, measure progress, and overcome resistance.