leadership development
At Sunlit Strategies, we define leadership as the ability to build relationships and the willingness to make mistakes.
Strong leaders invest in their people – they know how to see a person in their fullness, read a room, and get a team where they need to go. They approach leadership as a collaboration, knowing that powerful people don’t shirk conflicts and challenges but meet them with compassion and strategy.
Strong leaders have the courage to make mistakes. Asking for help and learning by trial excites them because they are not intimidated by their edges. For a leader with humility, decisions aren’t defining moments that require perfection; their expansive capacity allows them the room to fail with grace. From socio-emotional skills for team management to technical skills for crisis response, our leadership edges are fillable.
Join Sunlit Strategies – from a concise 3-day intensive training to a comprehensive 10-week learning program, we have the tools you need to transform into a powerful leader.
CORE LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Leadership Fundamentals
Gain a solid foundation in leadership by understanding various styles and essential qualities to enhance your effectiveness as a leader.
Building a Leadership Brand
Craft and refine your unique leadership identity. Focus on authenticity, reputation, and strategic approaches to become an influential leader in your field.
Emotional Intelligence
Develop skills to recognize, understand, and manage emotions for improved interpersonal relationships and leadership.
Communication
Master the art of effective communication to connect, inspire, and lead with clarity.
Public Speaking
Sharpen public speaking skills to engage and influence large audiences.
Strategic Planning
Learn to set long-term goals, develop action plans, and effectively allocate resources for organizational success.
MANAGEMENT
Project Management
Master the art of planning, executing, and overseeing projects. Gain expertise in managing timelines, resources, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed efficiently and meet desired outcomes.
Performance Management
Learn how to set clear performance expectations, deliver constructive feedback, and coach team members toward growth. Develop strategies for evaluating and improving individual and team performance to ensure continuous development and success.
Team Management
Develop essential skills to build and maintain cohesive teams. Learn to motivate team members, delegate responsibilities, and effectively manage team dynamics to achieve collective goals.
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES
Crisis Management
Gain tools and techniques to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises effectively, minimizing damage and restoring normal operations swiftly.
Leading Innovation
Unlock your capacity to generate new ideas, encourage creative thinking, and manage innovation within your organization to lead in an evolving landscape.
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Gain expertise in critical analysis, considering multiple perspectives, and making effective decisions to solve complex problems.
Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
Develop skills to manage conflicts adeptly and negotiate solutions.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Learn how to build a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, feels welcome and included. Promote fairness and respect, ensuring diverse perspectives are valued.
Belonging
Create a team environment where people feel like they truly belong. When people feel comfortable and accepted, they can contribute their best work.
Accessibility
Ensure that everyone has what they need to succeed by addressing individual needs. Simple adjustments can help people overcome barriers and perform at their best.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC LEARNING
Humanitarian Technical Development
Tailored training and dedicated support for leaders within the humanitarian and global development sector, covering areas such as protection, gender-based violence prevention, safeguarding, preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, child protection, monitoring & evaluation, and grant management.
