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Leading Leaders: Achieving Organizational Goals Through Others

Move initiatives and goals forward by applying proven strategies for leading others.

If you’re a leader to whom other leaders report, you’re in a unique position. Leaders like you are “the central gear” in the organization—tasked with the critical challenge of getting the work done through others. This is accomplished through other leaders you lead, and/or by influencing the senior executives you report to. It also happens by leveraging your peer leader network inside and outside of the organization.  

You’re responsible for such “big picture” efforts as helping shape organizational direction and strategies, developing strong networks to move initiatives forward, influencing corporate culture and more. However, if you can’t get work done effectively through others, virtually all your accountabilities may be jeopardized.  Explore the challenges, best practices, methods and strategies that can help you get work done successfully through other leaders. 

How You Will Benefit

  • Recognize the essential skill set required to lead other leaders effectively  
  • Use knowledge of the macro-environment to connect organizational vision, mission, values and strategy to motivate and empower those you lead
  • Unleash diversity of thought, problem-solving and innovation in yourself and others 
  • Leverage trust and mutually beneficial relationships through more effective networking  
  • Apply a 360 results-based strategy to move ideas, goals and initiatives forward  
  • Analyze your role and how you can lead from the middle 
  • Set direction through strategic leadership and exploring leadership styles 
  • Build a 360 member engagement and commitment strategy to focus on results and achieve goals  
  • Creating, aligning and executing strategy 
  • Recognizing the organizational and divisional elements that produce innovative ideas  
  • Using The SEAL Approach for Building Organizational Agility 
  • Using knowledge of the macro-environment to articulate organizational vision and strategy as these relate to tactics 
  • Leveraging the diverse perspectives of each team member to unleash diversity of thought, problem-solving and innovation  
  • Developing, empowering and coaching managers to drive the right mindset to support their team 
  • Leading in constant change and maintaining and motivating through strategic vision  
  • Developing a powerful network that leverages trust and mutually beneficial relationships  
  • Finalizing a 360 working plan to implement that will advance your goal or initiative 
 

Who Should Attend

New or experienced leaders (mid-level and above) who need to accomplish work and strategic initiatives through the leaders who report to them, as well as through a peer network of leaders, and through the top level of leadership.

 

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Course Reviews

  • Shweta K., Senior Manager, HRBP Feb 8, 2026

  • Annabel K., Director, Organizational Improvement Jul 10, 2024

    Well ran and the facilitator was very knowledgeable. A lot of teaching with some practical examples. Would have liked a bit more group discussions.

  • Jamie M., Instructional Designer Nov 17, 2023

    There was a lot of interesting and valuable content in this session and the interactions with the other participants and facilitator were insightful. I think there may have been a bit more content in the workbook than we could really digest in 2 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 What does it mean to lead leaders in an organization?

To lead leaders means guiding managers and other leaders who also have direct reports, rather than supervising individual contributors alone. Leaders at this level focus on setting direction, aligning teams and ensuring managers have the support they need to achieve organizational goals. Strong leadership of leaders requires strategic thinking, clear communication and the ability to influence across multiple teams.

 How is leading through others different from traditional management?

Traditional management often focuses on overseeing daily tasks and individual performance. Leading through others requires a broader perspective. Leaders must empower managers, align priorities across departments and ensure teams are working toward shared organizational objectives.

 What skills are important for senior leadership development?

Effective senior leadership development focuses on skills such as strategic decision making, influencing other leaders, organizational alignment and building leadership capability across teams. Leaders must also learn how to delegate authority while maintaining accountability for overall results.

 I manage managers. How can I become more effective at managing managers?

Professionals who are managing managers must shift their focus from direct supervision to coaching and developing other leaders. This program helps participants strengthen their ability to guide leadership teams, clarify expectations, and create alignment across departments and through multiple levels in the company.

 How does this program support executive leadership training?

This program supports executive leadership training by helping participants strengthen their ability to lead complex organizations. Participants learn how to guide leadership teams, influence decision making and ensure strategic goals are executed through multiple layers of leadership.

 What challenges do leaders face when leading leaders?

One of the biggest challenges of leading leaders is maintaining alignment across multiple teams and departments. Leaders must balance strategic priorities, develop other leaders, and ensure organizational goals are achieved through effective collaboration and leadership accountability.

 I was promoted from managing a team to managing other leaders. How should my leadership approach change?

When professionals move from managing individual contributors to managing managers, their role shifts significantly. Instead of focusing on day-to-day tasks, leaders must concentrate on strategic direction, alignment across teams and developing other leaders. This program helps participants strengthen the skills required for leading leaders, including coaching managers, influencing decisions across departments and achieving organizational goals through the success of other leaders.

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