Leadership for Senior Executives
Sharpening Strategic Judgement and Executive Impact
About this course
Senior executives face a distinct leadership challenge: the further up an organisation a leader moves, the more ambiguous the problems become, the higher the stakes of every decision, and the greater the need for sound judgement rather than technical answers. What made an executive successful earlier in their career is rarely sufficient at the top table, where leadership is tested by complexity, competing stakeholder demands and the responsibility of setting direction for an entire institution.
This Seya Capital course is designed for senior executives seeking to sharpen their strategic judgement and executive impact — covering executive decision-making under uncertainty, leading at the enterprise level, managing key stakeholder relationships, and the personal leadership practices needed to lead effectively at the most senior levels.
Dates, venues & fees
| Dates | Venue | Format | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 – 19 Nov 2027 | Arusha, Tanzania | 5 days | US$ 2,100 | Register |
| 22 Nov – 3 Dec 2027 | Nairobi, Kenya | 2 weeks | US$ 3,780 | Register |
| 29 Nov – 3 Dec 2027 | Nairobi, Kenya | 5 days | US$ 2,100 | Register |
Fees are per delegate and exclude travel and accommodation. Every course is also available as in-house training on dates that suit you.
By the end of the course
Participants will be able to:
- Strengthen strategic judgement and decision-making at the executive level
- Lead effectively across the whole enterprise rather than a single function
- Manage complex stakeholder relationships, including boards and investors
- Communicate with clarity, authority and influence as a senior executive
- Build organisational alignment behind strategic direction
- Sustain personal effectiveness and resilience in a demanding executive role
Designed for
This Seya Capital course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:
- Senior executives and members of executive committees
- Newly appointed C-suite leaders
- Divisional and business unit heads with enterprise-wide responsibility
- High-potential leaders being prepared for senior executive roles
- Board members seeking deeper insight into executive leadership
Course outline
Day One: The Nature of Senior Executive Leadership+
- What changes about leadership at the senior executive level
- Moving from functional expertise to enterprise leadership
- Understanding the distinct demands of executive roles
- Self-assessment: identifying personal executive leadership strengths and gaps
- Case studies of effective and ineffective senior executive leadership
Day Two: Strategic Judgement and Decision-Making+
- Making high-stakes decisions under uncertainty and ambiguity
- Balancing analysis with timely, decisive action
- Avoiding common cognitive biases in executive decision-making
- Managing risk and trade-offs at the enterprise level
- Practical exercise: working through a complex executive decision case
Day Three: Leading at the Enterprise Level+
- Building alignment and execution across diverse functions and business units
- Leading through influence rather than direct authority
- Managing competing priorities across the enterprise
- Driving strategic initiatives that span the whole organisation
- Practical exercise: developing an enterprise-wide alignment plan
Day Four: Managing Key Stakeholder Relationships+
- Managing relationships with the board and key committees
- Communicating effectively with investors and external stakeholders
- Building trust and credibility with senior stakeholders
- Navigating difficult stakeholder conversations
- Practical exercise: preparing for a high-stakes stakeholder conversation
Day Five: Sustaining Executive Effectiveness+
- Communicating with clarity, authority and impact as a senior executive
- Managing personal energy, resilience and wellbeing in a demanding role
- Building a personal senior executive development plan
- Sustaining leadership effectiveness over the long term
- Course summary, key takeaways and action planning
How you will learn
This Seya Capital course combines structured presentations with executive case studies, peer discussion and practical exercises. Delegates work through real senior leadership challenges from financial services, sharpening the judgement and skills needed to lead effectively at the top of an organisation.
The return on learning
For your organisation
- Sharper, more confident strategic decision-making at the top of the organisation
- Improved alignment and execution across the enterprise
- Stronger relationships with boards, investors and key stakeholders
- Enhanced organisational resilience through more capable executive leadership
- A stronger pipeline of senior leaders ready for enterprise-level responsibility
For you
- Sharper strategic judgement and confidence in executive decision-making
- Improved ability to lead across the whole enterprise
- Stronger stakeholder management and communication skills
- Greater authority, presence and influence as a senior leader
- Improved personal resilience and effectiveness in a demanding role
Seya Capital certificate
On successful completion of this Seya Capital training course, delegates will be awarded a Seya Capital Certificate of Completion.
Training designed around your organisation
Every course can be delivered privately for your institution, at your premises or a venue of your choice, with case studies and content adapted to your sector and regulatory environment.