Leading Lights SLT Programme: Strategic Leadership Development for Senior Teams
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Why this course?
The Leading Lights SLT Programme is a dynamic blended learning solution designed to empower leaders with the skills, insight and confidence needed to lead strategically and authentically. This programme is ideal for those stepping into senior leadership roles or those already in position but facing the very real challenges of modern leadership without the benefit of formal development.
One of the core issues addressed by the Leading Lights SLT Programme is the transition from subject matter expert to strategic leader. Many participants—often referred to as ‘accidental managers’—have been promoted based on their experience and technical ability but have never received guidance on how to lead people effectively. Without the tools or training to navigate this shift, they can find themselves overwhelmed, isolated or lacking clarity in their role.
Modern leaders are expected to inspire, manage complexity, drive change and promote wellbeing—all while staying aligned with the wider organisational vision. The Leading Lights SLT Programme supports leaders in building a deeper understanding of their own strengths, preferences and behaviours, enabling them to lead with confidence and purpose. It also addresses the strain of resilience and strategic wellbeing, especially under pressure, helping participants develop the habits and mindset needed to sustain their performance over time.
This experiential and engaging programme begins with a live virtual induction, followed by three focused workshops. These can be delivered as an intensive three-day experience or flexibly spread across different weeks or months—whatever works best for your business. Each session is designed to be practical, tailored and impactful, blending our signature drama-based learning techniques with discussion and real-world activities.
Key Workshop Themes
- Leadership and Motivation
- Resilience and Strategic Wellbeing
- Driving Strategic Change
Each element of the Leading Lights SLT Programme is carefully curated to reflect your organisation’s context and culture, ensuring personal and professional development with genuine, lasting results. The programme can also be extended with pre-programme personality profiling tools such as MBTI, Insights or other psychometrics—providing a rich foundation for deeper learning and self-awareness from the outset.
At ted Learning, we’ve worked extensively with leaders across sectors to equip them with the tools they need to thrive. Whether supporting new managers, experienced professionals, or future leaders, the Leading Lights STL Programme provides the space, structure and support for individuals to lead with clarity, resilience and impact.
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Unlock Strategic Leadership with the Leading Lights STL Programme
The Leading Lights STL Programme is an engaging, immersive development journey designed specifically for Senior Leadership Teams. It offers a high-impact, three-day experience that supports the growth of strategic capability, authentic leadership, and organisational influence. Tailored to your business, the programme equips senior leaders with the insight, tools and confidence to lead with clarity in complex and evolving environments.
This blended learning programme begins with a live virtual induction, followed by three in-depth workshops. These can be delivered as an intensive three-day experience or spread flexibly across separate days, weeks or even months—whatever works best for your organisation. The flexible delivery model ensures minimal disruption to business operations while maximising impact and engagement.
Each workshop combines our signature drama-based learning with practical exercises, reflective dialogue and tailored group work. Leaders don’t just absorb theory—they test new ideas in real time, receive actionable feedback, and leave with a set of tools they can immediately apply in their roles.
The Leading Lights SLT Programme focuses on helping participants:
- Develop greater self-awareness and confidence in their leadership style
- Understand how their strengths and preferences influence team dynamics
- Enhance resilience and maintain wellbeing under pressure
- Lead strategic change with clarity, courage and purpose
- Align leadership behaviours with organisational vision and culture
- Foster collaboration, trust and high performance across the senior team
This programme isn’t about theory alone—it’s about action. Each session blends live, drama-based scenarios with discussion and practical application. Leaders are not just learning about leadership—they’re experiencing it, challenging themselves, and building the strategic mindset needed to thrive at the top of the organisation.
Whether delivered intensively or across multiple sessions, the Leading Lights SLT Programme provides deep, enduring value. It transforms how leaders show up, support one another, and drive business success—long after the programme ends.
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Who is the Leading Lights SLT Programme designed for?
The Leading Lights SLT Programme is designed for senior leadership teams who are ready to strengthen their strategic leadership capabilities and lead with greater confidence, clarity and impact. It is ideal for experienced leaders looking to deepen their understanding of motivation, resilience and change, and who want to shape a high-performing culture aligned with organisational goals.
This programme is especially suited to those who may have stepped into leadership roles through technical excellence or subject matter expertise, and now face the challenge of leading people, navigating complexity, and influencing long-term strategy. Whether you’re part of a well-established senior team or building one in a growing business, the Leading Lights SLT Programme offers practical tools and space to reflect, reset and lead more effectively.
It’s also a powerful development opportunity for leadership teams facing change—such as restructures, new direction, or evolving responsibilities—who need a shared language and deeper alignment to lead through transition and deliver sustainable results.
What Topics Are Covered in the Leading Lights SLT Programme?
The Leading Lights SLT Programme consists of three high-impact workshops, each designed to address the core competencies required for successful strategic leadership. These sessions are interactive, experiential and tailored to your organisation’s needs, ensuring leaders gain practical tools they can immediately apply in their roles.
Leadership and Motivation – This workshop explores different leadership styles and how they influence team dynamics. Leaders reflect on their personal leadership approach and learn how to motivate and engage individuals and teams to deliver outstanding results.
Resilience and Strategic Wellbeing – Focusing on sustainable performance, this session helps leaders understand how to maintain focus, energy and wellbeing under pressure. It includes practical strategies for building resilience—both personally and within their teams—and for leading through uncertainty and stress.
Driving Strategic Change – Leaders learn how to navigate and lead organisational change with confidence. This workshop provides techniques for influencing stakeholders, aligning teams behind a vision, and creating the momentum needed to embed lasting transformation.
Each of these workshops within the Leading Lights Programme is delivered using our unique blend of drama-based learning, expert facilitation and hands-on practice, making complex leadership topics accessible, engaging and memorable.
How Is the Leading Lights SLT Programme Delivered?
The Leading Lights SLT Programme is designed with flexibility in mind, offering two core delivery formats to suit the unique needs and schedules of senior leadership teams.
Organisations can choose an intensive three-day format, ideal for fast-paced development and uninterrupted focus. This immersive option allows leaders to step away from day-to-day operations and fully engage with the programme content, peer learning and reflection.
Alternatively, the programme can be delivered as three separate workshop days, scheduled over a period of weeks or months. This more gradual approach supports ongoing application between sessions and allows leadership teams to embed learning in real-time, while minimising disruption to business priorities.
Both formats begin with a live virtual induction session, setting the tone for the experience and introducing the learning themes. Every session is interactive, practical and tailored to your organisation’s context, ensuring the Leading Lights SLT Programme delivers lasting value and relevance from start to finish.
What makes the Leading Lights SLT Programme different from other leadership courses?
The Leading Lights Programme stands apart from traditional leadership training by offering a deeply experiential and highly tailored approach to development. Rather than relying solely on theory or lecture-based sessions, this programme brings leadership challenges to life through drama-based learning techniques, interactive discussions and practical, scenario-driven activities.
By engaging both the head and the heart, the Leading Lights SLT Programme creates a safe space for leaders to test new behaviours, receive immediate feedback and build confidence in their leadership identity. The content is always grounded in your organisation’s real-world context, ensuring every session feels relevant, timely and applicable.
Unlike many leadership courses, the programme is fully customisable—from the choice of delivery format (intensive or spread out) to the option of integrating psychometric tools such as MBTI or Insights Discovery. This enables teams to explore their personal styles and team dynamics in greater depth, creating a shared language for leadership that extends far beyond the classroom.
Ultimately, the Leading Lights Programme delivers more than just knowledge—it builds strategic leadership capability, emotional intelligence and cohesive team alignment that drive long-term impact across your organisation.
o Learners Need to Be Directors to Attend the Leading Lights SLT Programme?
No, participants do not need to hold the title of director to join the Leading Lights SLT Programme. While the content is designed for senior leadership teams, eligibility is not determined by job title but by the level of strategic responsibility a learner holds within the organisation.
This programme is ideal for individuals who are already operating at—or moving into—a strategic level of leadership. It focuses on high-level development, such as leading change, influencing culture, and building resilience, rather than day-to-day management techniques. Whether you’re a senior manager, department lead, or part of a growing leadership team, if you’re tasked with shaping direction and driving organisational impact, the Leading Lights SLT Programme will offer relevant and transformational development.
Can We Change or Add Different Topics to the Leading Lights SLT Programme?
Yes — the Leading Lights SLT Programme is fully customisable to meet the specific needs of your organisation. While the core workshops focus on Leadership and Motivation, Resilience and Strategic Wellbeing, and Driving Strategic Change, we understand that different businesses face different challenges. If there are particular themes, leadership models, or strategic topics that would be more relevant to your team, we’re happy to adapt the programme accordingly.
Our facilitators will work closely with you to identify the most impactful areas for development, ensuring the Leading Lights SLT Programme delivers maximum relevance and value. Whether you’d like to explore areas such as psychological safety, inclusive leadership, influencing skills, or cross-functional collaboration, we can tailor content and delivery to align with your goals.
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