By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

1. Apply effective managerial principles and adaptive leadership approaches to inspire performance, influence others, and respond confidently to different workplace situations.
2. Delegate work strategically using proven delegation frameworks to develop team capability, increase accountability, and improve personal productivity.
3. Influence and persuade stakeholders ethically by applying evidence-based persuasion techniques to gain commitment, build trust, and achieve better business outcomes.

Participants will leave the programme with:

1. The mindset and habits of an effective manager.
2. The ability to influence others and adapt their management style.
3. Practical delegation skills to empower others and improve productivity.
4. Effective persuasion techniques to gain buy-in and build commitment.
5. Practical management skills to inspire people, make better decisions, and deliver results.

Unit 1: Foundations of Managerial Excellence

• What Makes a Manager Truly Effective?
• Explore the traits, behaviours, and mindset of highly effective managers through self-reflection and interactive dialogue

Unit 2: Understanding Power and Influence

• Decode the differences between positional and personal power in driving performance
• Navigate the Management Continuum and the Freedom Ladder to assess your leadership flexibility
• Identify and adapt your management style using the principles of Situational Leadership to lead more effectively across contexts

Unit 3: The Art of Smart Delegation

• Empowering Others Without Losing Control
• Apply the 4 key principles of effective delegation to free up time while building team capability
• Learn to manage “monkeys” on your back—delegate tasks without absorbing others’ responsibilities

Unit 4: High-Impact Persuasion Skills for Managers

• Apply The proven 6 Principles of Persuasion to influence ethically and effectively

“One of the few trainers with deep expertise and the ability to keep participants fully engaged from start to finish. I truly enjoyed being Maximus’s student.” – Satish Shanmugam, Project Director

“Maximus delivers highly engaging, practical, and impactful training. His clear teaching, real-world examples, and professionalism make complex concepts easy to apply. I highly recommend him.” – Paul Ng, General Manager, Contract Logistics, Yamato Transport (S) Pte Ltd

“An exceptionally professional and enthusiastic coach who inspires critical thinking and brings out the best in every participant. I highly recommend Maximus to anyone seeking to excel in work and life.” – Lucas Yeap, General Manager

“Maximus transformed our management mindset and strengthened our leadership skills. His guidance extended beyond training, inspiring both professional and personal growth.” – Tommy, Sales Manager, Overland Total Logistics Vietnam JSC

“Maximus creates an engaging and inclusive learning environment where everyone is involved. His passion for developing people and remarkable energy make him an outstanding trainer.” – Mrs. Preyatip Dangmee (Pond), Senior Manager – Digital Strategy & Business Planning, Yamato Unyu (Thailand)

• Bite-size knowledge sharing with skills practise.
• Demonstrations and Role-Plays
• Experiential workshop setting
• Activities are designed with real-work scenarios to facilitate learning transfer at the workplace

This course is ideal for:

• New Managers & Team Leads transitioning into leadership roles and seeking a solid foundation in people and performance management
• Mid-Level Managers looking to refresh their leadership toolbox and elevate their strategic execution skills
• Project Leaders & Functional Heads managing cross-functional teams and driving results through influence rather than authority
• Aspiring Managers preparing for promotion or future leadership responsibilities

Whether managing day-to-day operations, leading change, or driving team performance, this course empowers managers with the essential tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Mr Maximus Sia – NLP MASTER CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE COACH

Certified by the worldwide-recognised American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (AB-NLP), Maximus Sia is a Master Practitioner of NLP. A highly engaging and influential Performance Coach, he has accumulated 35 years’ experience in Selling, Leadership Development & Training. For the past 16 years, he has empowered over 50,000 participants to achieve peak performance in their work & business. To increase his range, Maximus facilitates more than 80 training modules, covering Leadership & People Management, Service Excellence, Business & Strategic Management and Professional Development courses

With his extensive training exposure with very diverse participants, and working with all levels of staff from Operational, Managers to C-Suites, Maximus adds value to the training through sharing valuable insights on Leadership and having the ability to connect with all levels of staff to understand their needs and challenges at work. He constantly received positive endorsements from his participants on his engaging facilitation & motivational style. Maximus is highly sought after for his style of Performance Coaching that helps participants discover their inner source that drives them to performance excellence.

Maximus conducts Performance Training in Singapore and Asia. His clientele includes Singapore Airlines (SIA), Yamato Transport, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting, Star Cruises, Borneo Motors (Lexus & Toyota), Shimano, Fujifilm, Fuji Xerox, Mitsubishi, Docomo-Asia, SingTel, Manulife, AIA Singapore, and more; Maximus is accredited as an Associate Adult Educator (AAE) by the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) for playing a significant role in raising the quality of Continuing Education and Training (CET) in Singapore. He holds a Master Degree (MSc) in International Marketing from the University of Strathclyde, UK.