Cross Functional Team Leadership
Leading people who do not report to you means influence has to replace authority. This course covers building cross functional teams that deliver when the members answer to someone else.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Leading without line authority
- 02Establishing a mandate and making it visible
- 03Securing commitment from members and their managers
- 04Shared goals against competing functional priorities
- 05Conflict between functional interests
- 06Accountability without authority
- 07Escalation that resolves rather than inflames
What you will gain
- Establish a mandate for a cross functional team
- Secure commitment from members and their managers
- Set shared goals that survive competing priorities
- Resolve conflict between functional interests
- Hold people accountable without line authority
- Escalate blockages effectively
Who should attend
- Project and programme leaders
- Managers of matrix teams
- Improvement and change leads
- Specialists leading cross department work
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 1 to 2 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Jul 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Leadership & Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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