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Leadership and Organization Development
- Training Dates: 21 – 25 September 2026
- Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
- Training Fee: USD 595
Lead Teams and Build Organizations That Last
Development organizations often promote strong technical staff into leadership roles without giving them the leadership and organizational-development skills the role actually demands — and both the team and the mission pay the price.
This five-day workshop builds practical leadership and organizational-development capability — from leading teams and managing change to strengthening organizational systems — for managers and leaders across the development sector.
Who Should Attend
Designed for staff who lead teams, departments, or organizations, or are preparing to.
Senior Managers & Directors
Team & Department Leads
Program Managers
HR & Organizational Development Staff
Board & Governance Members
Emerging Leaders & Supervisors
What You Will Walk Away With
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Stronger Leadership Skills
Lead teams with more confidence, clarity, and accountability.
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Better Change Management
Guide your team or organization through change with less friction.
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Healthier Organizational Systems
Identify and strengthen the systems that hold an organization together.
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A Personal Leadership Plan
Leave with a concrete plan for developing as a leader.
5-Day Curriculum
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1 Foundations of Leadership +
- Leadership styles and their impact on teams
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence in leadership
2 Leading & Managing Teams +
- Building trust and accountability in teams
- Managing performance and difficult conversations
3 Organizational Development +
- Strengthening organizational structures and systems
- Building a healthy organizational culture
4 Change & Conflict Management +
- Leading teams through organizational change
- Managing conflict constructively
5 Strategic Leadership & Practicum +
- Aligning teams with organizational strategy
- Applied group exercise on a real leadership challenge
Delivery Methodology
A practical, participant-centered approach designed for busy development professionals.
✓Expert-Led Facilitation sessions led by senior leadership and organizational-development practitioners.
✓Case Studies & Group Exercises drawn from real leadership challenges in the development sector.
✓Practical Tools & Templates leadership self-assessment and team-development tools you take back with you.
✓Post-Workshop Action Plan a personal leadership development plan.
One fee. Everything covered.
USD 595
Five-day in-person intensive
Dates for this course were unclear in the source material and have been set to match this workshop series' standard one-week format — please confirm with AAI's Training Coordinator before final publicity.
- Morning tea/snacks (10am)
- Buffet lunch daily
- Bottled water throughout
- Course writing materials
- Afternoon coffee (4pm)
- Certificate of completion
Training trusted across the continent and beyond
Asset Africa Institute specializes in the research, design, and delivery of high-quality, affordable training for development professionals worldwide — built around real organizational challenges, not theory for its own sake.
Organizations that have trusted AAI include:
World Resources Institute · Catholic University of Mozambique · National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) · ACALISE, Uganda · WIOMSA · Help-ev.de, Zimbabwe · FCA-Kenya · Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia · FHI360, Burundi · GAIN, Pakistan · Moi University, Kenya · The Development Fund, Ethiopia/Somalia · eHealth, Nigeria · JRS, Thailand · SEND Sierra Leone · CABTAL, Cameroon · TOCH, South Sudan · CHA, Malawi · LEAP-RE (EU–AU Energy Partnership) — among tens of others.
Questions, answered
Who should attend this workshop?
Managers, team leads, and emerging leaders across the development sector, plus HR and organizational-development staff.
When and where does it take place?
21–25 September 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.
What does the USD 595 fee cover?
Tuition, daily meals and refreshments, course materials, and a certificate of completion. Travel and accommodation are arranged separately.
Is this in person or online?
This workshop is delivered in person in Nairobi, Kenya.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes — every participant who completes the workshop receives a certificate from Asset Africa Institute.
How do I register?
Click "Reserve Your Seat" to complete the short form, or contact our Training Coordinator directly. Seats are limited and confirmed on a first-come basis.
Registration
This cohort has closed
Registration for this course has ended. New cohorts run throughout the year — see what is coming up next, or ask us on WhatsApp about the next intake.