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Next intake: 1 October 2026

Leading Without a Script

Build strategic presence and adaptive leadership capability to communicate, influence and innovate when the path forward isn’t always clear.

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Course overview

Certification

Henley Business School Certificate of Completion

Programme fee

R9,999 (Including VAT)

Duration

2 days

Delivery mode

In person

What to expect

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Most leaders are effective when the path ahead is clear. The real challenge comes when circumstances change. When the answer isn’t obvious. When your team looks to you for direction, and there isn’t a script to follow.

This immersive two-day programme is designed for exactly those moments. Drawing on the Stage to Strategy methodology, developed exclusively for Henley Africa, you'll explore how dramatic and improvisational principles can strengthen your ability to communicate under pressure, think creatively, collaborate effectively, and lead with confidence in uncertain environments. Through a highly interactive learning experience informed by neuroscience, performance-based learning, and improvisational practice, you'll develop practical tools to navigate ambiguity, reframe setbacks, build trust, and inspire action. Expect challenging conversations, refreshing perspectives, and immediate relevance to modern leadership realities.

This course won’t tell you what you should do; it will give you the skills to adapt to any situation and shine when pressure, ambiguity and complexity are at their highest.
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Develop the ability to listen deeply and communicate with authority

What you will gain

Executive presence and influence

Communicate with confidence, credibility and authority, whether you're presenting to a boardroom, leading a team or navigating a difficult conversation.

Leadership agility

Develop the ability to think on your feet, adapt to changing circumstances and make sound decisions when the way forward is uncertain.

Strategic communication

Learn how to communicate ideas clearly, align stakeholders and inspire action through compelling messages and authentic storytelling.

Trust and collaboration

Strengthen your ability to listen deeply, build trust, and create the conditions in which people can contribute, collaborate, and perform at their best.

Innovation and creative problem-solving

Become skilled at creating the conditions that support innovation by encouraging curiosity, experimentation, and collaborative problem-solving.

Presence under pressure

Learn practical techniques to regulate your state, remain present, and communicate effectively when the stakes are high and circumstances are uncertain.

Is this course for me?

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Who should attend

This programme is designed for professionals and teams who want to strengthen their leadership effectiveness, communication impact, and ability to thrive in uncertainty, including:

  • Mid- to senior-level leaders navigating complexity and change
  • Innovation, transformation or strategy teams seeking new approaches to problem-solving
  • Professionals preparing for high-stakes conversations, presentations or stakeholder engagement
  • Teams looking to build trust, adaptability, and stronger collaboration
  • Emerging leaders seeking greater confidence, influence, and executive presence

 

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Programme modules

Explore our comprehensive course modules designed to help you succeed.

Module 1

Presence, Collaboration, and Creative Thinking

Module 2

Influence, Storytelling, and Innovation in Action

Don't miss our next intake

In person
• October 2026

What will you master?

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Cultivate a creative mindset

Learn to build and sustain an environment that nurtures creativity and collaborative innovation.

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Human-centric design

Master the application of design thinking principles, focusing on empathy and user-centric approaches.

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Enhanced ideation skills

Develop proficiency in generating, refining, and evolving innovative ideas using various creative techniques.

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Prototyping and user feedback

Acquire hands-on experience in creating prototypes and using user feedback to refine and evolve solutions.

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Practical implementation of ideas

Gain insights into turning creative concepts into actionable and viable projects, ready for real-world application.

Upcoming events

Join us at our next post-experience undergraduate info events to get a taste of the Henley learning experience.

MBA Decoded Session

30 July 2026

13:00-14:00
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This virtual session is an in-depth and personal discussion centred around you and your understanding of our MBA programme.

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A pathway for every stage of your career

True growth is a journey. Our Ladder of Learning is designed to meet you exactly where you are and take you where you want to go.

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Hear from our successful alumni

A doctorate is a lonely journey, but at Henley, you never walk it alone. Join a community of scholar-practitioners who are reshaping industries. Our alumni don’t just graduate; they evolve into thought leaders who publish, teach, and transform their organisations.

The DBA shifted my thinking from 'how to fix this problem' to 'why does this problem exist?' It gave me the rigorous tools to dissect complex African challenges and build solutions that last. It was the hardest, most rewarding climb of my life.

Dr. Thabo M | Henley DBA graduate
CEO, Quotient

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