NGLS

Next Generation Leadership Skills

A practical leadership program helping managers effectively lead, engage, and develop the next generation of the workforce. Participants build tools for trust, engagement, and multigenerational team management.

Duration
4 days
Next session
2 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
Level
advanced
Format
Classroom & Live Virtual
Available in
Paris, France
Language
EN
Investment
USD 5,990 VAT not included

Also available Live Virtual — same dates, same content. From USD 2,590.

Programme overview

Next Generation Leadership Skills is designed for leaders and managers navigating a rapidly evolving workplace shaped by younger generations. The program explores how leadership practices must adapt to new workforce expectations around communication, motivation, and development. Through applied exercises and case studies, participants leave with immediately actionable strategies for leading high-performing, multigenerational teams.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand what drives younger employees in modern workplaces
  • Recognize how generational shifts reshape organizational culture
  • Build psychological safety and trust within diverse teams
  • Apply coaching approaches to develop early-career talent
  • Lead hybrid and digitally connected teams with accountability

Curriculum

  • How leadership credibility is earned in a transparent workplace
  • Shifting from directive management to a coaching leadership style
  • Building trust and psychological safety across generational lines
  • Motivating younger employees beyond traditional incentive structures
  • Identifying and developing leadership potential in the next generation

Who should attend

  • Team leaders and managers responsible for Gen Z or early-career employees
  • Mid-level managers working in multigenerational teams
  • Leaders responsible for employee engagement, development, and retention
  • Professionals transitioning into leadership roles with younger teams
  • HR and talent development professionals supporting emerging talent

What's included

  • Expert-led sessions by an experienced international practitioner
  • Case studies on real multigenerational leadership challenges
  • Structured leadership diagnostic tools and exercises
  • Coaching conversation simulations
  • Team engagement diagnostic and retention strategy workshop
  • Personal leadership action plan for leading next-generation teams
  • Course materials developed by the trainer

Prerequisites

Participants are expected to have some leadership or supervisory experience and an interest in strengthening their leadership approach for modern workplace dynamics.

Upcoming sessions

Also available Live Virtual — same dates, same content. From USD 2,590.

  • 2 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Paris, France USD 5,990

Common questions

Do I need formal leadership experience before joining NGLS? +
Participants are expected to have some prior leadership or supervisory experience. NGLS is designed for practicing managers and team leaders, not those who are entirely new to managing others. If you are transitioning into a leadership role with younger teams, you are still a good fit provided you have some direct people management exposure.
Is NGLS relevant if my team is mixed in age, not only Gen Z? +
Yes. While the program pays close attention to the expectations and motivations of younger employees, a core focus of NGLS is managing multigenerational team dynamics. Leaders working across a range of age groups and career stages will find the content directly applicable.
How does NGLS differ from a general management or leadership program? +
NGLS is specifically built around the shifts in workforce expectations driven by younger generations entering the workplace. Rather than covering leadership fundamentals broadly, it focuses on how established managers need to adapt their communication, coaching, and engagement approaches to remain effective with a changing workforce.
Is NGLS suitable for HR and talent development professionals, or only line managers? +
Both audiences are catered for. Line managers and team leaders benefit from the practical tools for day-to-day leadership, while HR and talent development professionals gain diagnostic and strategy-building skills for supporting emerging talent across the organization.
What will I leave with at the end of the program? +
Participants leave with a personal leadership action plan tailored to their own team context, along with practical tools for coaching conversations, engagement diagnostics, and retention strategy. The intent is that these outputs are immediately applicable back in the workplace.
Does NGLS lead to a formal certification or accreditation? +
NGLS does not carry an external accreditation body or lead to a professional certification exam. Participants receive an iLead certificate of completion. The program's value lies in applied skill-building and practical outcomes rather than a credential pathway.
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