Flagship Programme
Leadership Development Programme
A customised learning experience designed for senior leaders, focused on developing advanced skills and behaviours essential for effective management of systemic change, high-level collaboration, and organization-wide performance.
Various (Live Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid)
8 - 12 Months
Designed for
Senior managers and leaders
Phase 1: Understanding leadership in action
Evaluating leadership styles
Influencing: Why should people follow you?
Phase 2: Change Management
Common mistakes leaders make about change
Understanding why people struggle with change
How leaders can create buy-in, support adaptation, and guide people through transitions.
Phase 3: Empowering People
Building a culture of ownership and accountability
The role of coaching in leadership
Phase 4: Courageous conversations
Learning how to have a courageous conversation
Encouraging open dialogue and honest communication
Using courageous conversations to drive positive change
Phase 5: Managing change effectively
The difficulties leaders face during transformation.
Overcoming pushback to change.
Understanding the multi-layered nature of leading transformation.
Phase 6: Building a learning culture
Creating an environment where learning is prioritized and encouraged
Ensuring that learning activities support personal and professional development
Creating a conducive learning environment
Phase 7: Motivating my people
Understanding what motivates your team
Building a culture that encourages and nurtures motivation
Using rewards, feedback, and opportunities for development to inspire and energize teams
The 8-12 month blended programme includes:
Seven 90-minute virtual learning lab workshops
9-video based online courses accessed through AMI's online learning platform and mobile app
Practical tools and support to ensure on-the-job application to real workplace challenges
Action Learning Project with coaching support
Graduation event & AMI certification
Enterprise & Workplace Learning
AMI Enterprise offers the Leadership Development Programme as a tailored solution for workplace learning, supporting teams of leaders within a company or organisation to learn and grow together virtually, in-person, or in a hybrid setting.
Impact @ Scale
Based on development needs, scope, and geographic reach, AMI Impact works alongside partners to design and deliver virtual, in-person and hybrid editions of the Leadership Development Programme to upskill and prepare leaders in sectors, communities of practice, or industries across Africa. Cohorts focus on working together to apply learning and Action Learning Projects to solve key challenges in specific focus areas.
Guided & Supported Learning Journeys
Cohort-Based
Groups of learners are guided by AMI’s facilitators through experiences that emphasize peer-to-peer learning, action learning projects, and networking.
Tech-Enabled
AMI’s web and mobile apps support learners anytime and anywhere with access to video content, downloadable tools and engagement, throughout their journey.
Africa First
Our approach and content is built for Africa’s ambitious professionals and teams. With content in 7 languages, African case studies, and experiences led by Africa’s finest facilitators, we put Africa first in everything we do.
The Learning Labs were incredible—very interactive and practical. The content was highly relevant, not just theory, but real-life examples you can apply immediately. I loved that I could take what I learned, put it into practice, and see real, tangible results.
Edwin
Department Head
AMI used its blended learning approach to ensure the programme translated into actual on-the-job practice and performance improvement. My sense is that the value generated from the team projects alone has more than paid for the programme itself. We’ve had a great experience with AMI over the last 4 years and consider them a valuable learning partner.
Jesse Moore
CEO and co-founder
M-KOPA
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AMI offers editions of this programme for open enrollment for individuals and smaller teams, in addition to offering our programmes at scale along side impact partners and workplace learning customers.
Overview
Effective leaders do more than demand performance—they inspire, collaborate, and drive results with behaviours that foster results. This programme equips leaders with the emotional intelligence, communication, and change management skills required to elevate teams and achieve tangible business outcomes.
Participants don’t just read about how to become better leaders, they put new concepts and tools into practice through interactive learning labs, self-paced learning on AMI’s platform, and structured peer feedback to reinforce practical application.
During the 8-12 month journey, leaders complete a collaborative Action Learning Project, applying AMI’s proven change management tools to solve real business challenges “on the job”. Professional coaches support the implementation of new leadership behaviours within the Action Learning Project framework.
Guided by AMI’s expert facilitators, coaches, and learning managers, this flagship experience ensures leaders not only gain new skills but actively implement them—building stronger teams and driving organisational outcomes in real time.
Key Outcomes
Leadership Advancement
Development of advanced leadership skills that inspire and guide teams effectively.
Cultivation of a leadership mindset that encourages growth and innovation.
Empowerment and Effective Communication
Capability to empower team members, fostering a culture of autonomy.
Proficiency in communication skills that facilitate clear and impactful interactions
Feedback and Nurturing Organizational Culture
Skill in delivering constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Creation and nurturing of a positive organizational culture that drives excellence.
Change Management and Team Building Proficiency
Competence in managing change initiatives that promote adaptability and growth.
Establishment of highly effective teams through collaboration, synergy, and shared goal