London InterculturalLeadership
How do I lead?
Leadership is the fourth layer of the LIA Development Framework: the move from contributing to leading. It is about how you set direction, earn influence, make sound decisions and develop the people around you. This layer brings together six programmes that turn the self-awareness, teamwork and cultural fluency of the earlier layers into the ability to lead others well.
Why Leadership sits here
Leadership draws on every layer beneath it. To lead well you need command of yourself (Self), the ability to work through others (Team) and fluency across difference (Culture).
Layer four is where those combine into influence, judgement and responsibility for other people's growth and performance, with only Risk & Compliance, the protective outer ring, beyond it.
What you will develop
- Leadership essentials
- Coaching skills
- Strategic thinking
- Change management
- Decision making
- Managing performance
- Leading hybrid teams
Programmes in the Leadership layer
Each programme can run on its own or as part of a pathway across the framework, delivered in person or online.
Global Certification in Leadership Excellence
A comprehensive grounding in modern leadership: vision, influence and the habits that mark excellent leaders.
View programmeMastering Leadership Presence and Influence
Build the gravitas and influence to lead a room, earn trust and move people to act.
View programmeMotivating Employees: Engagement & Performance
Understand what drives people, lift engagement and sustain performance and commitment across your team.
View programmeLeadership Decision Making: Strategy, Judgement & Execution
Make sound decisions under pressure and uncertainty, then follow through to execution.
View programmePerformance Reviews: Feedback, Alignment & Development
Run fair, well-prepared reviews: deliver clear feedback, agree goals and support continuous development.
View programmeEffective Delegation: Leadership, Ownership & Results
Delegate with clarity and trust so work gets done well and your team grows in the process.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Leadership layer of the LIA Development Framework?
Leadership is the fourth of five layers in the LIA Development Framework. It focuses on how you lead others, through presence, influence, decision-making, developing people and driving performance, and builds on the Self, Team and Culture layers beneath it.
Why does Leadership come after Culture?
Because leading well draws on everything before it: self-management, working through others and fluency across difference. Once those are in place, you can lead diverse teams and organisations with credibility.
Which programmes are in the Leadership layer?
The Leadership layer includes six programmes: Global Certification in Leadership Excellence; Mastering Leadership Presence and Influence; Motivating Employees: Engagement & Performance; Leadership Decision Making: Strategy, Judgement & Execution; Performance Reviews: Feedback, Alignment & Development; and Effective Delegation: Leadership, Ownership & Results.
What skills does the Leadership layer develop?
Leadership essentials, coaching skills, strategic thinking, change management, decision making, managing performance and leading hybrid teams.
Who is the Leadership layer for?
New and experienced managers, team leaders and senior leaders who want to sharpen their presence, judgement and ability to develop others.
How are Leadership programmes delivered?
In person across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and online worldwide, for individuals and teams. Every programme is CPD certified, and LIA can often deliver at short notice.
What comes after the Leadership layer?
The final layer is Risk & Compliance, which protects people and the organisation through ethics, conduct and good governance.
See every programme on the all courses page.
Building a pathway across the layers?
Tell us your goals and audience. We will map the right programmes for your organisation.
