The Manager’s Capacity Masterclass™
Empowering Mid-Level Leaders to Drive Strategic Vision
Cohort 1 starts
Thursday, 25th September 2025 – 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM WAT
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Monthly Manager’s Program
The Leadership Channel Institute in collaboration with Houston Christian University’s Strategic AI Program (Council Advisor: Wale Adekanla)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
Why This Masterclass Matters
In every high-performing organization, middle managers are the engine of execution.
Yet without the right mindset, tools, and leadership capacity, they often become the biggest bottleneck to scaling.
When middle leaders are trained, equipped, and empowered to operate with a scaling leadership mindset and skillset, they:
- Remove operational pressure from executives
- Design new patterns for growth that reduce inefficiencies
- Drive transformation aligned to strategic vision
- Unlock capacity across the organization for sustainable scale
This masterclass ensures executives focus on leading the future while mid-level leaders run today’s operations at world-class capacity.
Who Should Attend
- Team Leads & Supervisors
- Mid-Level Managers
- Department Heads (banks, hospitals, retail, telcos, tech, manufacturing, MDAs, and so on)
- HR Managers & L&D Professionals
Programme Overview
A hands-on, high-impact masterclass for mid-level leaders who:
- Execute strategy daily
- Manage resources and lead people
- Influence sustainable change from the middle
They will learn to:
- Move from execution to transformation
- Apply the Scalable Leadership Framework™ (SLF™) in daily leadership
- Leverage AI tools to optimize workflows, decision-making, and reporting—even without executive authority
Outcome: A new breed of middle managers who create new leadership patterns, lead change, remove bottlenecks, and scale organizational capacity and profitability.
Investment Options:
- Individual: ₦150,000 | $100
- Group of 3: ₦400,000 (Save ₦50,000) | $265 (Save ~$33)
- Group of 5: ₦750,000 (Save ₦150,000) | $500 (Save ~$100)
“AI won’t replace leadership responsibilities. But leaders who use AI will replace those who don’t.” – Wale Adekanla
PROGRAMME MODULES
1. The Role of Middle Leaders in Transformation
- Why middle managers are the linchpins of change
- Balancing execution with influence
- Leveraging the middle position to scale strategy
2. Building a Scalable Leadership Mindset
- Shifting from task manager to strategic enabler
- Adaptability vs. activity: focusing on results, not busyness
- Creating systems that evolve with growth
3. Tools for Scalable Transformation and Profitability
- Communicating change with clarity: Why → What → How
- Delegation systems that empower “change champions”
- Decision-making tools for non-executive leaders
4. AI for Managers: Using Smart Tools to Lead Smarter
- What every manager must know about AI in today’s workplace
- Boosting productivity, reporting, and workflow with AI
- AI for process management, communication, and planning
- Hands-on AI simulations for practical application
5. Influencing Upward and Managing Across
- Gaining executive support without formal authority
- Cross-functional collaboration that drives results
- Leading both upward and downward with impact
6. Measuring & Sustaining Mid-Level Impact
- KPIs and transformation metrics for middle managers
- Tracking and scaling quick wins
- Aligning team results to the organizational vision
Strategic Benefits to your Organization
- Removes bottlenecks so executives can focus on strategic vision
- Accelerates execution of high-priority initiatives
- Improves decision-making with AI-enhanced leadership practices
- Increases organizational agility in a fast-changing market
- Boosts retention by developing leadership capacity internally
Strategic Benefits to Participants
- Work sessions and roundtable/group Discussions
- Practical frameworks for designing scalable leadership patterns
- Certification of Completion from The Leadership Channel Institute
- Access to a network of leaders and change agents
- Introduction to global AI-powered leadership practices
- Increased visibility and strategic impact in your organization
- Masterclass workbook for each participant
Reserve Your Seat Today – Space is limited for maximum impact.
Cohort Options
September Cohort: Thursday, 25th September 2025 – 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM WAT
October Cohort: Monday, 27th October 2025 – 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM WAT
The Value of AI for Managers
Managers who understand and leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) are better positioned to drive sustainable success. AI is no longer just a technical tool, it is a strategic advantage that helps leaders make smarter decisions, optimize processes, and achieve measurable results.
Through this program, managers will explore how AI is shaping the future of organizations, industries, and society. They will gain a foundational understanding of AI origins, trends, applications, benefits, and risks. Beyond theory, managers will learn how to apply AI strategically—using knowledge-based technologies to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance productivity across their teams.
Participants will also discover practical ways to integrate machine learning into daily workflows, moving from routine tasks to systemic solutions that impact the organization as a whole. By equipping managers with AI capacity, organizations not only future-proof their leadership but also unlock new levels of innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness.
How It Works
1️⃣ Apply online
2️⃣ Application review (48 hours)
3️⃣ Expect a call from a program advisor for payment and next steps
4️⃣ Secure your seat with payment
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Masterclass Speaker and Trainer:
Wale Adekanla
Africa’s #1 Scalable Leadership Coach | Global Executive Advisor
Wale Adekanla is a globally recognized leadership strategist and the creator of the Scalable Leadership Framework™ (SLF) — a proven system that helps leaders scale people, systems, and vision without losing control or culture. For over two decades, he has trained and advised more than 25,000 leaders across Africa, the U.S., and other global markets, transforming organizations in both private and public sectors.
He is the Founder & CEO of The Leadership Channel Institute and an Executive Director with Maxwell Leadership, one of the world’s foremost leadership development organizations. He also serves as an Executive Advisor for the Strategic Artificial Intelligence Program at Houston Christian University, bringing cutting-edge AI strategies into boardrooms and government institutions.
- Presidential Honors Award Recipient – Recognized by the President of Nigeria for national impact in leadership.
- Executive Advisor to C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, public officials, and ministry leaders across three continents.
- Developer of proprietary leadership systems:
1. Scalable Leadership Framework™ (SLF) – For scaling leadership capacity and systems.
2. ADAPTS™ Model – For leading transformation in disruptive times.
3. Lead & Scale Method™ – For transitioning leaders from pressure to precision.
- Convener, Scalable Leadership Summit and MOEL Conference, equipping leaders to scale influence and impact.
Wale Adekanla combines strategic clarity, real-world experience, and AI-powered innovation to help senior leaders:
- Build leadership systems that multiply influence and capacity
- Leverage AI to make faster, more accurate decisions
- Navigate complex transformations with precision and confidence
- Develop business agility roadmap for organizations.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Smith Bam
Dr. Smith Bam is currently the Lead Consultant for PURD Education Company, a position he has held for twenty-two years and also serves as Chief Learning Officer for Nurthburg Consulting, a company that serves global brands in driving organizational performance.
As one of the world’s most influential and iconoclastic business thinkers and an academic background in Psychology. With a commitment to helping individuals and businesses thrive, he has been a continuous development advocate with various seminar papers and trainings.
As Chief Learning Officer for Nurthburg Consulting, a company committed to driving corporate agility and performance, his major quest is to eradicate mediocrity and drive personal and professional growth. His 40th book [NICHE] is dedicated to this quest.
He has served on various projects with Six Sigma, scrum, and agile practices and also helped in providing customer services and sales solutions that have helped his clients thrive in a VUCA era.
As an author, speaker, strategist, and coach, he has carved a niche as a thought leader in leadership, sales, and innovation practices. He has also served as a newspaper columnist, appeared and featured on several media shows, providing business solutions and professional development strategies. Dr. Smith presents an impassioned plea for reinventing management and lays out a practical blueprint for building organizations that are fit for the future.
He has worked with many blue-chip organizations in Nigeria helping with management development, business strategy, and growing sales for these companies.
As one of Africa’s leading thought leaders on a range of professional core competencies, his career has spanned over two decades and he has served on the board of several companies and worked on several high-stakes projects.
