2025 PROGRAMME
Leading effectively in an increasingly Geopolitically Strained world
DATE
18th - 21st August 2025
Nic Cheesema - 19th August
Dr. TB (Mac) McClelland, Jr - 20th August
John Peters - 22nd February
VENUE
Leeds, UK
METHODOLOGY
•Games
•Group discussions
• Assessments
• Peer-to-peer learning
• Self-reflection
• Observation practice
• Case studies and role play
COST
£5,000 but cost £4,750 after a discount
The fee is £4,300 for payment made on or before the 9th of August.
(cover study materials and certificate)
* Fees are subject to fluctuations in Pounds(£) to Naira(N) Rate
Faculty
Nic Cheeseman
Professor of Democracy at the University of Birmingham. Formerly the Director of the African Studies Centre at Oxford University, he is the Founding Director of Birmingham’s Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR).
He mainly works on democracy, elections and development and has conducted in-country research in a range of African countries including Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, but has also published on Latin America and post-communist Europe
Professor John Peters
Former Chair of the Association of MBAs, Top Word Leadership Speaker and Survivor Par Excellence. Has been a Visiting Professor in many UK Universities (E.g. Aston and Henley Business School).
Dr. TB (Mac) McClelland, Jr
Faculties
Dr. Graham Wilson
Senior Tutor, University of Oxford
Mike Wilkins
Managing Director, Standards and Poor’s
Ambassador Peter Collecott
CMG Former British Ambassador in Five Continents, Chair Ambassador partnership and Special Advisor to The Prince of Wales and Sir Ambassador.
Richard Gozney
The Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, Former British High Commissioner to Nigeria and Former Governor and Commander in Chief of Bermuda.
About the
Programme
In an era marked by geopolitical tensions, organisations must be prepared to navigate risks and uncertainties. This programme equips senior leaders with the critical skills to manage crises, safeguard assets, and maintain operational continuity. Participants will explore the complexities of geopolitical dynamics and learn how to anticipate, adapt, and lead effectively under pressure.
The programme provides a comprehensive toolkit for managing stakeholder communications and executing high-stakes negotiations. Led by distinguished faculty with real-world expertise, participants will gain a nuanced understanding of how to protect their organisation’s interests while fostering resilience and agility.
THE TEXEM METHODOLOGY
TEXEM’s approach of using a range of learning tools comprising discussion, role play, presentations, company visits, short videos, and games improve; interpersonal skills, stakeholder engagement credentials, decision-making capabilities, communication, leadership quotient and team spirit. TEXEM’s tested and proven methodology comprising of case studies will be deployed during the programme to encourage participants to enhance their cognitive skills, improve their analytical rigour, evaluation skills, and assist them in managing ambiguity better.
Programme Impact
The programme will empower participants with the ability to transform their organisations in achieving outstanding success among competitors; an added impact of this programme is that participants will be well equipped to work in the digital age towards enhancing organisational and individual performance for optimum productivity.
Topics
- Mapping Geopolitical Risks and Scenarios
- Crisis Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Negotiation in High-Stakes Environments
- Protecting Global Operations and Assets
- Post-Crisis Recovery and Strategy Reformation
Benefits:
Among the benefits participants will take away from this impactful programme are:
- Train executives to lead effectively through geopolitical crises and safeguard their organizations.
Why It's Strategic
In the digital era, leadership must evolve. This programme empowers leaders to thrive in the digital landscape, driving unmatched success.
