EVENTS

30 Apr 2027

Influence & Negotiation Mastery

Influence and negotiation are vital for achieving results, whether leading a team or driving change. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to use your natural style to influence authentically and negotiate with confidence—even in challenging situations.

Led by Vik Kumar, a leadership development expert with over two decades of experience, this session will help you to: Strengthen your influence; elevate your negotiation skills; and lead with purpose.

During the masterclass, we will explore:

Influencing with Authority:
Defining your approach to influencing and negotiation.
Assessing your personal influencing style.
Flexing your social style for strategic influence.

Managing Negotiations:
A walk-through of the negotiation process.
Practising negotiation techniques.

Dealing with Challenges:
Effectively manage objections.
Skilfully handle difficult conversations.
Gain insights into your conflict resolution approach.

Don’t miss this opportunity – reserve your place today!

TRAINERS

Vik Kumar, Managing Director, iOpener Institute
11 May 2027

Building an AI – Enabled Workforce

Most organisations still identify skills gaps by asking people what training they think they need. Rami Busbait, Head of Talent Management at Savvy Games Group, took a rather different route.

SPEAKERS

Rami Busbait, Head of Talent Management, Savvy Games Group
11 Jun 2027

High Impact Communications

Strong communication and leadership presence are essential for influence and impact. In this session, acclaimed coach David Roylance will introduce practical techniques to help you own the room, articulate your vision, and connect with diverse audiences so you step into your leadership role with authenticity and authority.

Don’t miss this opportunity – reserve your place today!

TRAINERS

David Roylance, Voice, Leadership & Presentation Coach, Speak to Shine
09 Jul 2027

Investors & Financial Markets

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, understanding the interplay between investors, financial markets, and corporate strategy is vital to driving sustainable success and shareholder value. This exclusive masterclass equips business leaders with essential corporate finance knowledge to drive strategic decision-making.

Led by Junli Zhao —you will explore:

· How the Markets Work: Understand what financial institutions do, the pros and cons of equity vs. debt, and how funding choices affect shareholder value.

· Strategy & Valuation Business Cases: Study real-world examples and apply learning through a case study exercise.

· The Investor Viewpoint: Learn how analysts and fund managers think, and how to secure strong funding outcomes.

Ideal for board directors, NEDs, and senior executives looking to strengthen their financial acumen and align strategic thinking with investor expectations.

TRAINERS

Junli Zhao, Lecturer in Finance, Bayes Business School
06 Aug 2027

One Day MBA for Young Adults

Aimed at those aged 18-25, our One Day MBA for Young Adults is a great way to get a grounding in the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges. Utilising practical exercises and thought leadership, the course is designed to expand your knowledge using the latest insights into business strategy, corporate governance and leadership.

The day covers four key areas critical to the success of every business leader and their organisation, helping to set the next generation of business leaders up for success.

Please Note: When filling in the registration form, please input the details of the person attending the masterclass. This will ensure that our team have the correct details for any comms and follow-up materials. Following the masterclass, their details will be removed from our system.

TRAINERS

John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark
17 Sep 2027

Executive to Non-Executive Director

This Executive to Non-Executive Director masterclass is designed to support senior executives in successfully transitioning into non-executive (NED) roles. Led by John Jeffcock, CEO of Winmark and author of the Financial Times Guide on How to Become a Successful Non-Executive Director, and a seasoned NED recruiter, this session provides unparalleled insight into this pivotal career move.

Gain the tools, perspectives, and confidence needed to step into a non-executive role with clarity and purpose.

Don’t miss this opportunity – reserve your place today!

TRAINERS

John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark
15 Oct 2027

Leading Change & Organisational Agility

In an era defined by disruption and continuous transformation, the ability to lead change and build organisational agility has become a defining leadership capability. This dynamic session — led by Perry Timms, CIPD Chartered Member and HR’s Most Influential Thinker of 2022 — explores how leaders can foster adaptability, resilience, and alignment in fast-changing environments.

Key topics include:

Navigating complexity while making clear strategic and operational decisions
Building organisational agility through empowered, adaptive teams
Applying Futures Thinking and Sense Making as tools for strategic foresight
Leading with empathy, emotional intelligence, and intentionality during transformation

Equip yourself with the mindset, frameworks, and emotional intelligence to drive sustainable change — enabling your organisation to thrive amid uncertainty.

Don’t miss this opportunity – reserve your place today!

TRAINERS

Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer, People & Transformational HR Ltd
12 Nov 2027

High Performing Boards

Discover what sets exceptional boards apart in this highly engaging session led by Patrick Dunne OBE, experienced Chair and author of the award-winning book Boards.

Ideal for board members and executives seeking to elevate their board practice and navigate today’s governance challenges.

Don’t miss this opportunity – reserve your place today!

TRAINERS

Patrick Dunne, Chairman, Boardelta