Future Leaders Programme: Developing Confident Leaders for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Future Leaders Programme...
Why this course?
Future Leaders Programme is designed to support experienced managers as they prepare for the next step in their leadership journey. In many organisations, individuals are promoted based on technical expertise or operational success—but without structured development, they can struggle to lead people effectively in a fast-changing environment.
The Future Leaders Programme addresses this challenge by equipping participants with practical leadership skills, greater self-awareness, and the ability to guide teams through change. Using ted Learning’s drama-based methodology, the programme delivers engaging, real-world scenarios that bring leadership theory to life.
Participants explore what it means to lead authentically, influence others, manage high-performing teams, and lead with emotional intelligence. The programme is ideal for organisations looking to strengthen their leadership pipeline, retain top talent, and build confidence in those ready to progress into more senior roles.
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Future Leaders Programme: A Practical Pathway to Senior Leadership
The Future Leaders Programme is an engaging and interactive development journey designed specifically for experienced managers preparing for their next leadership step. Ideal for individuals ready to take on greater responsibility or progress into senior roles, the Future Leaders Programme helps organisations unlock the full potential of their top talent.
This blended learning Future Leaders Programme begins with a live virtual induction and is followed by five focused, high-impact workshops. Participants are supported throughout by a dedicated ted Learning programme mentor, who provides individual check-ins to encourage reflection and real-world application of learning. The programme concludes with an Achievement & Next Steps session to consolidate progress and plan for continued development.
Each session within the Future Leaders Programme builds critical leadership capability, moving beyond management basics to develop the behaviours and mindsets needed for future leadership success. The workshop topics include:
- Understanding Yourself as an Authentic Leader
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- Influencing and Challenging
- Leading Through Change
- Leading Successful Teams
Sessions are delivered using ted Learning’s signature drama-based learning approach, alongside discussion and practical activities. Content is tailored to reflect your organisation’s unique challenges, ensuring that learning is not only engaging and experiential, but also directly relevant to participants’ everyday leadership roles. The result is a highly impactful Future Leaders Programme that strengthens confidence, communication, and strategic thinking in emerging senior leaders.
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ABOUT Future Leaders Programme
Do learners need to be senior managers or heads of department to attend this course?
No. The Future Leaders Programme is not limited to job titles or seniority levels. It is designed for experienced managers who are ready to take their next step into leadership, regardless of whether they currently hold a senior management or departmental head position.
This programme focuses on developing leadership capability, strategic thinking, and confidence in individuals who are already managing people or projects and are preparing to transition into more senior or complex leadership roles. If a learner has solid management experience and is ready to grow, the Future Leaders Programme will be both relevant and valuable.
Do learners have to write essays or assignments to pass this Future Leaders Programme?
No. The Future Leaders Programme is designed to be practical, experiential, and directly applicable to the real-world challenges faced by managers—not academic or theoretical in nature. There are no essays, formal assignments, or written exams required to complete the programme.
Instead, learners are assessed informally through their engagement in live workshops, participation in practical activities, and reflection on their own leadership style and behaviours. Throughout the Future Leaders Programme, participants work with a dedicated ted Learning mentor, who provides individual check-ins to support progress, encourage personal growth, and reinforce the application of key learning outcomes in the workplace.
The programme concludes with an Achievement & Next Steps session, where learners reflect on their development journey and create a forward-looking action plan. This practical focus ensures that the Future Leaders Programme remains accessible, engaging, and immediately impactful for busy professionals looking to step confidently into more senior leadership roles.
Can we change or add different topics to the workshops on this Future Leaders Programme?
Yes. The Future Leaders Programme is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of your organisation. While the core workshops cover essential themes such as authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, leading change, and team development, we understand that every business has its own leadership challenges and priorities.
If there are specific topics that would better align with your culture, industry, or strategic goals, we can customise the programme by adding new sessions or replacing existing ones. Whether you want to focus more on communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, or any other leadership capability, our team will work closely with you to tailor the Future Leaders Programme so it delivers maximum impact and relevance for your learners.
All content is built using ted Learning’s experiential, drama-based approach—so any new topics will still follow the same engaging, practical format that drives real behavioural change.
What does the Future Leaders Programme include?
The Future Leaders Programme is a structured, blended learning experience that combines live interaction, practical workshops, and ongoing mentorship to support real leadership development in the workplace. Designed with flexibility and impact in mind, the programme includes the following key components:
- Live virtual induction – An engaging online session that introduces the programme, sets expectations, and outlines key leadership themes.
- Five interactive workshops – Each session focuses on a core area of leadership capability:
- Understanding Yourself as an Authentic Leader
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- Influencing and Challenging
- Leading Through Change
- Leading Successful Teams
- Achievement & Next Steps session – A reflective session where learners review their development journey and create a personalised action plan for ongoing leadership growth.
- Ongoing mentorship – Each participant is supported throughout the programme by a dedicated ted Learning mentor, who conducts individual check-ins to encourage progress and ensure learning is applied in day-to-day leadership situations.
Together, these elements ensure that the Future Leaders Programme delivers lasting impact, builds leadership confidence, and prepares participants for the challenges of more senior roles.
How is this Future Leaders Programme different from other leadership courses?
The Future Leaders Programme stands apart from traditional leadership training by combining experiential, drama-based learning with tailored, real-world relevance. Rather than relying on theory-heavy lectures or generic models, this programme immerses participants in realistic scenarios that reflect the challenges they face in their day-to-day roles.
Using professional actors and interactive techniques, the Future Leaders Programme brings leadership behaviours to life—giving learners the chance to practise, reflect, and refine their approach in a safe, supportive environment. Every session is shaped around your organisation’s unique context, ensuring the training is not only engaging but directly applicable to your business needs.
With a strong focus on emotional intelligence, authentic leadership, and the human dynamics of leading teams, the Future Leaders Programme equips individuals to lead with confidence, empathy, and impact in real-time—not just on paper.
How will this Future Leaders Programme benefit my career and organisation?
The Future Leaders Programme is designed to accelerate leadership growth in a way that delivers meaningful value both to individual participants and the wider organisation. For learners, the programme builds confidence, enhances strategic thinking, sharpens decision-making, and strengthens essential team leadership capabilities—all of which are critical for stepping into more senior roles.
For organisations, the Future Leaders Programme helps create a pipeline of high-potential talent ready to lead through change, manage complexity, and inspire high-performing teams. It drives improvements in collaboration, communication, and leadership consistency across departments—ultimately supporting succession planning, increasing employee engagement, and contributing to a stronger, more resilient leadership culture.
By combining practical tools with experiential learning, the Future Leaders Programme ensures that leadership development is not only aspirational, but directly applicable in your current role and future career progression.
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If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with the learning we provide and the learner feedback reflects this, we will put it right at no additional cost or give you your money back.
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