Leadership Styles and Work Dynamics: Strategies for Effective Decision-Making - 5-Day Course Outline for KSA & GCC Leaders

Master Leadership Excellence Through Strategic Decision-Making and Team Dynamics

This comprehensive 5-day Leadership Styles and Work Dynamics training course empowers managers and leaders across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region to master diverse leadership approaches, optimize team performance, and make high-quality strategic decisions. Aligned with Vision 2030’s leadership transformation initiatives and regional organizational excellence standards, this program provides practical frameworks for adapting leadership styles, managing work dynamics, and executing effective decisions in the Middle East’s evolving business environment.

Day 1: Leadership Styles Mastery and Self-Awareness

Morning Session: Understanding Leadership Styles Framework (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Module 1.1: Contemporary Leadership Models

• Evolution of leadership theory: Trait, behavioral, contingency, transformational approaches

• Seven primary leadership styles: Autocratic, democratic, coaching, pacesetting, affiliative, transformational, delegative

• Transactional versus transformational leadership paradigms

• Servant leadership and principle-centered approaches

• Authentic leadership and ethical foundations

• Leadership in hierarchical GCC organizational cultures

Module 1.2: Situational Leadership Excellence

• Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Model II

• Diagnosing follower maturity: Competence and commitment assessment

• Four leadership behaviors: Directing (S1), coaching (S2), supporting (S3), delegating (S4)

• Matching leadership style to development level

• Flexibility in leadership approach application

• Cultural adaptation: Situational leadership in Saudi Arabia and GCC contexts

Module 1.3: Leadership Style Self-Assessment

• Identifying your dominant and backup leadership styles

• Personality influence on leadership: MBTI, DISC, Big Five

• Leadership strengths inventory and gap analysis

• Values clarification and leadership philosophy development

• 360-degree feedback principles for leaders

• Personal leadership brand foundation

Afternoon Session: Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

Module 1.4: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Competencies

• Five pillars of EQ: Self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills

• Emotional self-awareness and impact on decision-making

• Managing emotional triggers and stress responses

• Developing empathy in diverse workplace environments

• Reading emotional cues in GCC business contexts

• Building emotional resilience for leadership challenges

Module 1.5: Adaptive Leadership for Complex Environments

• Adaptive leadership framework: Ronald Heifetz model

• Technical problems versus adaptive challenges distinction

• The balcony and dance floor leadership metaphor

• Leading through ambiguity and uncertainty

• Adaptive capacity building in organizations

• Vision 2030 transformation: Adaptive leadership requirements

• Workshop: Personal leadership style development plan

Day 2: Team Dynamics and High-Performance Team Building

Morning Session: Understanding Work Dynamics and Team Development (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Module 2.1: Team Development Lifecycle

• Tuckman’s stages: Forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning

• Team composition strategies: Skills, roles, diversity considerations

• Belbin’s team roles: Plant, coordinator, implementer, monitor evaluator, specialist, resource investigator, team worker, completer finisher, shaper

• Virtual and hybrid team dynamics management

• Multicultural team leadership in GCC organizations

• Generational diversity: Leading across age groups

Module 2.2: Five Dynamics of Effective Teams

• Psychological safety: Creating fear-free environments

• Dependability: Reliable team member commitments

• Structure and clarity: Clear roles, goals, and plans

• Meaning of work: Personal significance and purpose

• Impact of work: Perceiving contribution value

• Implementing Google’s team effectiveness model in GCC contexts

Module 2.3: Team Performance Optimization

• High-performance team characteristics and behaviors

• Establishing team norms, values, and working agreements

• Trust-building strategies: Vulnerability-based trust

• Conflict as catalyst for team growth

• Breaking down silos and fostering collaboration

• Team coaching and facilitation techniques

Afternoon Session: Motivation and Employee Engagement (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

Module 2.4: Motivation Theories and Application

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in workplace context

• Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory: Hygiene and motivators

• Expectancy Theory and performance-reward linkage

• Self-Determination Theory: Autonomy, mastery, purpose

• Cultural motivators in Saudi and GCC workforce

• Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation strategies

Module 2.5: Employee Engagement and Retention

• Drivers of employee engagement: Leadership, development, recognition, meaning

• Engagement measurement and pulse surveys

• Recognition and reward program effectiveness

• Career development and growth opportunities

• Work-life balance and well-being initiatives

• Retention strategies for talent in competitive GCC markets

• Case study: Building high-performing teams in Middle Eastern organizations

Day 3: Strategic Decision-Making Frameworks

Morning Session: Decision-Making Foundations (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Module 3.1: Decision-Making Models and Processes

• Rational decision-making model: Define, analyze, decide, implement, evaluate

• Bounded rationality and satisficing approaches

• Intuitive versus analytical decision-making balance

• Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision Model: When to involve others

• Decision quality dimensions: Frame, alternatives, information, values, logic, commitment

• Decision-making effectiveness in KSA organizational contexts

Module 3.2: Critical Thinking and Problem Analysis

• Problem identification and root cause analysis techniques

• Systems thinking for complex problem-solving

• Critical thinking skills: Analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation

• Asking powerful questions to uncover assumptions

• Distinguishing symptoms from underlying causes

• Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, Pareto analysis applications

Module 3.3: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty

• Risk assessment and probability estimation

• Scenario planning for strategic decisions

• Decision trees and expected value calculations

• Managing ambiguity and incomplete information

• Fast versus slow thinking: Kahneman’s dual process theory

• Building confidence in decision-making abilities

Afternoon Session: Cognitive Biases and Decision Quality (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

Module 3.4: Overcoming Cognitive Biases

• Confirmation bias and seeking disconfirming evidence

• Anchoring bias in negotiations and estimates

• Availability heuristic and recency effects

• Groupthink and conformity pressures

• Sunk cost fallacy and commitment escalation

• Overconfidence bias and humility in judgment

Module 3.5: Group Decision-Making Techniques

• Consensus building versus majority voting

• Brainstorming and structured ideation methods

• Nominal Group Technique (NGT) for prioritization

• Delphi method for expert opinion synthesis

• Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) frameworks

• Facilitating effective decision-making meetings

• Practical exercise: Complex business decision simulation

Day 4: Communication, Delegation, and Empowerment

Morning Session: Leadership Communication Excellence (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Module 4.1: Strategic Communication for Leaders

• Communication planning and stakeholder mapping

• Crafting clear, compelling messages

• Communication channels selection and optimization

• Active listening and empathetic engagement

• Giving and receiving feedback effectively

• Multilingual communication challenges in GCC (Arabic-English)

Module 4.2: Difficult Conversations and Conflict Management

• Preparing for challenging leadership discussions

• Crucial conversations framework: State facts, tell story, ask for others’ paths

• Performance counseling and corrective feedback

• Managing disagreement and diverse perspectives

• Conflict resolution styles: Thomas-Kilmann model

• Cultural considerations in conflict management (Middle East contexts)

Module 4.3: Influencing Without Authority

• Sources of power: Legitimate, expert, referent, reward, coercive, informational

• Influence strategies: Rational persuasion, consultation, inspirational appeals, collaboration

• Building credibility and trust capital

• Networking and coalition building

• Managing up: Influencing senior leadership

• Lateral influence across organizational boundaries

Afternoon Session: Delegation and Team Empowerment (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

Module 4.4: Effective Delegation Strategies

• Benefits and barriers to delegation

• What to delegate: Tasks, decisions, authority levels

• Selecting the right person for delegation

• Delegation conversation structure and clarity

• Monitoring progress without micromanaging

• Accountability frameworks and follow-up mechanisms

Module 4.5: Empowerment and Autonomy

• Empowerment continuum: From directing to delegating

• Building decision-making capability in teams

• Coaching for independent problem-solving

• Creating psychologically safe environments for risk-taking

• Recognition and celebration of empowered behaviors

• Balancing control with autonomy in GCC organizational cultures

• Role-play: Delegation and empowerment scenarios

Day 5: Change Leadership and Organizational Culture

Morning Session: Leading Through Change (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Module 5.1: Change Management Fundamentals

• Change management models: Kotter’s 8-step, ADKAR, Lewin’s Force Field

• Types of organizational change: Incremental, transformational, disruptive

• Change readiness assessment and resistance patterns

• Communication strategies during organizational transitions

• Building change agent networks and coalition

• Vision 2030 transformation: Leading national change initiatives

Module 5.2: Overcoming Resistance to Change

• Understanding sources of resistance: Fear, loss, uncertainty, disagreement

• Stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies

• Addressing emotional responses to change

• Creating urgency without creating panic

• Quick wins and momentum building

• Sustaining change and preventing regression

Module 5.3: Organizational Culture and Performance

• Defining organizational culture: Values, beliefs, behaviors, symbols

• Culture types: Clan, adhocracy, market, hierarchy (Cameron-Quinn model)

• Assessing current culture versus desired culture

• Culture’s impact on performance and engagement

• Leading cultural transformation in traditional GCC organizations

• Aligning culture with Vision 2030 values and objectives

Afternoon Session: Personal Leadership Development and Integration (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

Module 5.4: Building Leadership Capability

• Continuous learning mindset for leaders

• Developing future leaders: Succession planning

• Mentoring and coaching others for leadership

• Creating learning organizations

• Leadership development plans and career pathing

• Executive presence and personal brand development

Module 5.5: Leading with Purpose and Values

• Values-based leadership and ethical decision-making

• Purpose-driven leadership and meaning creation

• Authentic leadership and vulnerability

• Work-life integration for sustainable leadership

• Resilience and well-being for leaders

• Leadership legacy and long-term impact

Module 5.6: Course Integration and Action Planning

• Comprehensive leadership case study analysis

• Team decision-making simulation exercise

• Personal leadership action plan: 90-day implementation roadmap

• Peer coaching and accountability partnerships

• Leadership style flexibility commitment

• Certificate of completion in Leadership Excellence

• Post-course resources and leadership community access

Course Delivery Methods

This leadership excellence training program utilizes:

• Expert instruction from certified leadership coaches and organizational psychologists

• GCC-focused case studies from Saudi Aramco, Emirates Group, Qatar Petroleum, Etisalat

• Leadership assessments including style inventory, EQ evaluation, 360-degree feedback

• Interactive simulations modeling real-world leadership challenges

• Role-playing exercises for communication and decision-making practice

• Peer learning groups facilitating knowledge exchange

• Video analysis of leadership scenarios and behaviors

• Action learning projects applied to participant organizations

• Digital learning platform with tools, templates, and resources

Target Audience for KSA & GCC

Ideal for professionals including:

• Middle managers and department heads

• Team leaders and supervisors

• Project managers and program directors

• High-potential emerging leaders

• Technical professionals transitioning to leadership

• Entrepreneurs and business owners

• Government managers implementing Vision 2030 initiatives

• HR professionals developing leadership programs

Prerequisites: 2+ years management/supervisory experience; English proficiency; commitment to leadership development.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this comprehensive leadership certification, participants will:

✓ Apply diverse leadership styles situationally for maximum team effectiveness
✓ Build and lead high-performing teams through development stages
✓ Make quality strategic decisions using proven frameworks and tools
✓ Communicate with clarity, empathy, and influence across cultures
✓ Delegate effectively while empowering team member growth
✓ Manage work dynamics optimizing collaboration and performance
✓ Lead organizational change aligned with Vision 2030 transformation
✓ Overcome cognitive biases improving decision quality
✓ Create psychologically safe, engaged work environments

Transform Your Leadership Impact in KSA & GCC

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 demands leaders who can adapt styles, optimize team dynamics, and make effective decisions driving organizational success. This 5-day intensive provides the practical leadership competencies essential for professional excellence and team performance in the Middle East’s dynamic workplace environments.

Elevate your leadership effectiveness—enroll today and master the skills driving results across KSA and GCC organizations.