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The Next Level Leadership programme is designed as the entry point into Trinity’s suite of executive leadership programmes, supporting professionals at the point where they first step into broader leadership responsibility.
Programme Overview
| October 2026 | |
| Format | In-person |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Dates | 14th, 15th, 16th Oct 2026 |
| Tuition Fees | €3,000 |
PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION
Stepping into broader leadership responsibility requires more than delivering results, it demands a shift in how you think, communicate, and lead through others.
Next Level Leadership is designed for professionals who are moving beyond individual contribution and early management into more impactful leadership roles.
Across an intensive, in-person experience, the programme develops your ability to lead yourself, influence others, and build effective teams in increasingly complex organisational environments.
Combining practical frameworks with real-time application, you will strengthen your leadership presence, enhance your decision-making, and develop the confidence to lead with clarity and impact.
Is This Programme Right for You?
This programme is designed for professionals who are stepping into broader leadership responsibility and are ready to move beyond managing tasks to leading people and teams effectively.
It is particularly suited to:
- Professionals with 8–10+ years’ experience, including early leadership or management responsibility
- First-time or early-stage leaders looking to strengthen their leadership approach
- Managers leading teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives
- High-potential professionals preparing for more senior leadership roles
- Individuals seeking to increase their influence, communication effectiveness, and organisational impact
Programme Structure
Develop the self-awareness required for effective leadership.
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- Understand your leadership style, strengths, limitations, and development areas
- Explore different leadership approaches and how they impact performance
- Build awareness of self-regulation and its role in decision-making and leadership effectiveness
- Gain insight into the neuroscience of behaviour and performance under pressure
- Understand how context shapes leadership and how to adapt your approach accordingly
Strengthen your ability to lead and influence others effectively.
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- Develop strategies for communicating with clarity and impact across different audiences
- Build your ability to negotiate for mutual value in everyday leadership interactions
- Navigate difficult conversations and manage challenging requests with confidence
- Communicate effectively to support, manage, and improve performance
Build your capability to lead teams and drive collective performance.
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- Understand how teams form and evolve over time
- Gain insight into the dynamics of your own team and how to lead it effectively
- Develop strategies to build and sustain high-performing teams
- Strengthen your ability to lead across teams and organisational boundaries
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
Lead Self
- Develop deeper self-awareness of your leadership style, strengths, and blind spots
- Strengthen your ability to regulate emotions and lead with intention
Lead Others
- Communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence across different audiences
- Navigate difficult conversations, conflict, and performance discussions effectively
- Build stronger relationships through trust, feedback, and alignment
Lead Teams
- Understand team dynamics and stages of development
- Create clarity around purpose, roles, and performance expectations
- Lead across boundaries by managing upwards and across the organisation
Programme Director
This programme is led by Barry Denham, a highly experienced leadership practitioner with a focus on organisational leadership and change.
Barry combines academic insight with practical experience to deliver a learning experience that is both rigorous and highly applied. His approach centres on enabling participants to reflect on their leadership style, challenge their thinking, and develop the capability to lead effectively in complex organisational environments.