SBS Endorsed – The Power of Leaders

Program Overview

This programme examines where leaders' power comes from and how to use it responsibly to achieve results. Starting from the French and Raven bases of power, participants distinguish positional power, which comes with the role, from personal power built on expertise, relationships and character, and explore how influence works in organisations where formal hierarchy matters but informal networks often decide outcomes. Sessions cover influence tactics, political awareness, coalition building, empowerment of others and the ethical limits of power. Examples are drawn from Gulf organisations where relationships, trust and reputation strongly shape what leaders can accomplish.

Learning Outcomes

• ✓Analyse one's current sources of positional and personal power using the French and Raven framework.
• ✓Map the formal and informal power networks surrounding a key decision in the organisation.
• ✓Select influence tactics appropriate to different stakeholders and situations.
• ✓Plan a coalition-building approach to gain support for an initiative.
• ✓Apply empowerment practices that expand team ownership while maintaining accountability.
• ✓Evaluate the ethical risks of power use and define personal boundaries.

Target Audience

• Managers moving into roles with wider influence
• Senior specialists who must lead without formal authority
• Department heads navigating complex stakeholder environments
• Emerging leaders in talent development programmes

Detailed Program Modules

Training Methodology

Applied Project & Assessment