Short Course
From Stage to Strategy:
Applying Dramatic Principles to Business Innovation
Build your leadership presence, storytelling muscle and creative agility. A fast-paced, experiential short course to boost your confidence, influence, and innovation mindset.
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What to expect
|
Certification |
Henley Business School Certificate of Completion |
Faculty |
Tandi Buchan |
Next Intake |
19 - 20 February 2026 |
Delivery Method |
Face-to-face |
Duration |
2 Days |
Price |
R 9 999 - including VAT |
Location |
Henley Africa Campus, 1 Witkoppen Rd, Paulshof, Johannesburg, 2191 |
Is this course for you?
- Mid- to senior-level leaders navigating uncertainty
- Innovation or strategy teams needing fresh thinking
- Professionals preparing for high-stakes communication
- Teams seeking to build trust, agility and collaborative power
The moment you complete a Henley short course you automatically join our formidable global alumni network.
To find out more about our Alumni programme click here.
What you will gain
Executive presence |
Master your voice, body and message for confident, impactful communication. |
Creative agility |
Learn how to think on your feet, embrace ambiguity, and respond to change with clarity. |
Influential storytelling |
Craft authentic narratives that connect, inspire and drive strategic alignment. |
Collaborative intelligence |
Build trust, listen deeply and co-create solutions under pressure. |
Innovation tools |
Use design and improvisation techniques to generate and refine impactful ideas. |
Resilience through reframing |
Turn failure into insight and experimentation into strategy. |
Learning Modules

Module 1
Presence, Collaboration and Creative Thinking
- The neuroscience of improvisation
- Key principles of improv for leaders
- Listening, trust and verbal/non-verbal intelligence
- Thinking on your feet: rapid decision-making
- Reframing failure for innovation
Creative problem-solving and divergent thinking

Module 2
Influence, Storytelling and Innovation in Action
- Vocal dynamics and persuasive messaging
- Storytelling for leadership impact
- Bridging emotion and logic in communication
- Team-based innovation challenges
- The agile pitch: live application and feedback
- Reflection and real-world integration
The power is
yours with a
Henley Certificate

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