Leadership

As professionals advance in their careers, they often transition from experts to managers and leaders. However, many in senior roles lack formal leadership training, which can present significant challenges. Without the right tools and frameworks, these challenges hinder effective collaboration, slow down organizational progress, and limit leadership potential. This course addresses these gaps, equipping managers and leaders with the essential skills to drive teams towards success and navigate complex organizational dynamics.

Peter Zashev is an academic, business trainer and high-energy speaker on leadership, change and strategy. Peter has 18 years of executive education experience working with the management of big companies across Europe and mainly in the Nordic countries, the Baltic States and Russia. His combination of skills and experience features:

Academia – holding a MSc degree from the St Petersburg State University in Russia and a PhD from Hanken School of Economics in Finland, currently Peter is a Professor (adjunct) at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga and a Program Director at Hanken&SSE Executive Education in Finland.

Business – Peter is a board member and investor. His consulting experience features many projects in leadership development and international business strategy for both private and public sectors.

Multi-cultural – Peter is Bulgarian by origin, Finnish by nationality, Estonian by residence, half Swedish by workplace and with an extensive Russian experience. He speaks English, Russian, Bulgarian and Finnish.

This course is designed for senior managers, executives, and team leaders who wish to enhance their leadership effectiveness and drive high-performance within their teams. Participants should have a desire to develop their leadership skills and an understanding that organizational success is built on strong, collaborative teams. The only prerequisite is a commitment to fostering a positive, productive team environment where leadership drives results.

This course addresses key leadership questions, including:

• How does leadership differ from management, and how can both complement each other in driving organizational success?
• How can effective leadership enable senior managers to achieve strategic goals and key results?
• What are the strategies for building and motivating high-performing teams in complex business environments?
• Where do successful leaders find the energy and inspiration to lead with passion and vision?

Each topic is explored through practical frameworks, actionable tools, and real-world examples, equipping you to excel both as a leader and a manager.

• Develop a deeper understanding of leadership principles and how they enhance managerial effectiveness in achieving strategic objectives.
• Gain practical tools to inspire, motivate, and align teams toward organizational goals, improving team dynamics and collaboration.
• Build confidence in leading teams, fostering a results-driven culture, and navigating complex business challenges.
• Learn to adapt leadership styles to diverse organizational contexts, ensuring ethical and responsible leadership at all levels.

• Enhanced team collaboration: Participants will gain a clear understanding of leadership vs. management, fostering stronger teamwork, trust, and communication within the organization.
• Higher team motivation and performance: With the skills to build and motivate high-performing teams, managers will drive a culture of success, leading to improved results and higher productivity.
• Sustained leadership energy and focus: By learning how great leaders maintain passion and drive, managers and team members will remain energized, maintaining focus on achieving organizational goals with enthusiasm and commitment.

EUR 1500 + VAT