Strategic Management & Leadership in Banking

12 – 16 April 2027
Sandton Centre Johannesburg South Africa

strategic management

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R19, 999.00 Per Delegate

Course overview:

The Management and Leadership in Banking programme is designed to strengthen the managerial, leadership and strategic capabilities of banking professionals responsible for leading teams, managing operations, delivering business results and supporting organisational transformation. 

Banking leaders operate in an increasingly complex environment characterised by regulatory requirements, digital transformation, changing customer expectations, financial and operational risks, cybersecurity threats and growing pressure for efficiency and innovation. Effective leadership therefore requires more than technical banking knowledge—it requires the ability to make sound decisions, manage people, communicate effectively, manage performance and lead change.

This practical programme equips current and emerging banking managers with the tools and techniques required to lead high-performing teams, improve operational effectiveness, manage risk, resolve workplace challenges and contribute to the strategic objectives of their institution.
The programme combines management principles, leadership practice, banking-specific case studies, group discussions, practical exercises and leadership scenarios.

Programme Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants should be able to:
• Understand the principles and responsibilities of effective management and leadership in banking.
• Distinguish between management and leadership and apply both effectively.
• Develop a strong leadership mindset suitable for a changing banking environment.
• Align departmental and team objectives with the bank’s strategic goals.
• Improve decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Lead, motivate and develop high-performing banking teams.
• Delegate effectively and establish clear accountability.
• Set performance expectations and manage employee performance.
• Communicate effectively with employees, customers, senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage conflict and difficult workplace situations professionally.
• Develop effective coaching, mentoring and feedback skills.
• Lead teams through organisational and technological change.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement within banking operations.
• Understand the role of leadership in risk management, compliance and corporate governance.
• Strengthen ethical leadership and professional conduct.
• Improve employee engagement, teamwork and organisational culture.
• Manage time, priorities, resources and competing operational demands.
• Apply practical leadership tools to real banking challenges.

Who Should Attend

This programme is suitable for:
• Branch Managers and Deputy Branch Managers
• Heads of Departments and Divisions
• Senior Banking Managers
• Operations Managers
• Credit and Lending Managers
• Risk and Compliance Managers
• Finance Managers
• Treasury Managers
• Relationship and Corporate Banking Managers
• Digital Banking and Technology Managers
• Human Resources Managers
• Customer Service Managers
• Team Leaders and Supervisors
• Emerging and High-Potential Managers
• Senior Banking Officers preparing for management positions
• Executives and professionals responsible for leading banking teams

End of the workshop

IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING

While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.

For Registration and other Training arrangements,
contact us on the detail below.

SOUTH AFRICA : +27 11 057 6001
TANZANIA Cell: +255 687 839 269
WhatsApp +27 82 360 1372 / +27 79 574 0389
info@bmktraining.co.za / www.bmktraining.com