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The Action Centred Leadership (ACL) course is a professional training programme designed to develop essential leadership skills. It equips leaders to mobilise others, build teams, and deliver exceptional results while focusing on ethical decision-making and personal well-being. This leadership fundamentals training is suitable for managers and team leaders across all sectors. Download the course brochure for full details.

In this ACL leadership training, participants will learn to define leadership, recognise leadership styles, and understand emotional intelligence components. They will explore task, team, and individual leadership needs, develop skills in feedback delivery, and appreciate cultural and motivational factors affecting team performance. The course also covers classic leadership models and builds capabilities for transformational change.

The course is based on the practical leadership framework of the John Adair leadership course and his renowned Action Centred Leadership Model. It uses presentations, case studies, desk-top exercises, and leadership role play to develop personal leadership skills and situational awareness. This ACL model emphasises task, team, and individual needs to enhance leadership effectiveness.

This ACL leadership course is ideal for anyone responsible for achieving organisational results through teams, including senior executives, middle managers, first-line managers, supervisors, and team leaders. It suits professionals across all sectors who seek leadership development with a focus on practical application and continuous improvement.

There are no formal prerequisites indicated for this ACL leadership skills course. It is designed to benefit professionals at various management levels aiming to improve their task, team, and individual leadership capabilities. A willingness to engage in practical exercises and apply new knowledge is encouraged.

Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the in-class assessment will earn an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion along with any applicable partner certificates, including action centred leadership certification. Those who do not meet attendance or assessment criteria will receive a Certificate of Attendance instead.

The ACL leadership course is delivered over four days, providing an immersive and intensive leadership development experience. Attendees participate in a comprehensive programme each day, combining theoretical content with practical activities to build leadership skills effectively.

The course is available both as in-person training and virtual learning, allowing flexibility depending on learner preferences. Participants must bring a laptop or tablet to engage fully with interactive sessions. Documentation, luncheon, and refreshments are included for in-person attendees.

This practical leadership framework course integrates role plays, exercises such as the Borromean Rings construction, team maturity inventory, emotional intelligence assessments, and motivation function activities. These hands-on methods enhance the understanding of leadership behaviours and team dynamics through real-life case studies.

The course encourages transferring learning to the workplace through action planning, ongoing support, and follow-up resources. Participants develop personalised leadership styles and gain strategies to motivate diverse teams, fostering continuous improvement and organisational success with the ACL leadership model.

Informa Connect Academy is a global provider of certified professional training, offering expert-led courses in leadership, finance, HR, strategy, and more. As part of the FTSE 100-listed Informa Group, we deliver 1,000+ courses annually across in-person, live online, and digital formats, helping professionals and organisations upskill with confidence.

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• Project Management

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• Law, Procurement & Supply Chain

Each course is industry-relevant and globally certified, helping professionals upskill with practical tools for career growth.

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Informa Connect Academy offers 1,000+ certified training programmes across in-person, live online, and on-demand formats. Courses cover leadership, finance, HR, strategy, operations, and more with CPD-accredited and university-backed options. Whether you're seeking flexible online learning or immersive classroom sessions in cities like Dubai, London, or Singapore, there’s a format to suit every schedule and career stage.

Our courses are led by senior certified trainers and former C-suite leaders with 15–30+ years of real-world experience. Faculty members are experts in their field, often working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll find bios and credentials for each trainer on the brochure, so you know exactly who’s leading your session before enrolling.

Most Informa Connect Academy courses are CPD-accredited or delivered in partnership with globally recognised organisations, including CIPD, PMI, NASBA, EFQM, WorldatWork and DMI. These accreditations ensure that our programmes meet international training standards and support your professional development goals. You can view the full list of accreditation and academic partners here.

Action Centred Leadership (ACL) is a practical leadership model that focuses on balancing three core responsibilities: achieving the task, building and maintaining the team, and developing individuals. By addressing all three areas, leaders can deliver results while sustaining motivation, engagement, and long-term performance.

Explore how the Action Centred Leadership model is applied to real workplace challenges on this programme.

ACL helps leaders understand what teams need to succeed at different stages, from clear direction and communication to trust, motivation, and collaboration. By focusing on both task achievement and people development, leaders can build high-performing teams that consistently deliver results.

Learn practical techniques for building and leading high-performing teams through the ACL framework.

Effective leaders motivate individuals by setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, recognising strengths, and supporting development. ACL highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, communication, and understanding individual differences to create meaningful motivation rather than relying on one-size-fits-all approaches.

Develop people-focused leadership behaviours through hands-on exercises and case studies on this course.

ACL encourages leaders to act with purpose and values while balancing organisational goals with individual wellbeing. By applying structured leadership principles, managers can navigate complexity, lead change responsibly, and turn challenges into opportunities without compromising ethical standards.

Discover how ACL principles support ethical leadership and effective change management.

Action Centred Leadership is suitable for leaders at all levels who are responsible for delivering results through people. It is particularly valuable for managers seeking a clear, practical leadership framework that can be applied immediately across teams, functions, and organisational settings.

Download the course brochure to see how Action Centred Leadership can strengthen your leadership impact.