Leadership & Professional Development

Dale Carnegie® Course

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Duration

12 weeks (4 hours per week)

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Format

Classroom learning

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Pre-requisites

No prior experience or qualifications required

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Strategic Partner

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Programme Overview

The Dale Carnegie® Course is an immersive development programme designed to strengthen the human skills that drive professional and organisational success. Participants develop greater self-confidence, strengthen interpersonal relationships, communicate with greater clarity and impact, influence and collaborate more effectively, and build resilience in challenging situations.

Through practical exercises, peer learning, real-world application and Coaching-in-the-Moment, participants are encouraged to step beyond their comfort zones and apply new behaviours directly to the workplace. The programme supports sustained development across communication, leadership, relationship-building and personal effectiveness.

Strategic Outcomes
  • Establish clear personal and professional goals and apply the Cycle of Performance Improvement to achieve meaningful success

  • Build rapport, credibility and trust through authentic stakeholder interactions and strong first impressions

  • Strengthen business relationships and team collaboration using proven human relations principles

  • Communicate ideas clearly, confidently and persuasively to influence understanding and decision-making

  • Increase self-confidence by applying structured communication techniques and leveraging personal experiences

  • Inspire and engage others through enthusiasm, positive communication and shared purpose

  • Recognise strengths and achievements to reinforce confidence, build trust and foster collaboration

  • Manage stress, maintain composure and communicate effectively in high-pressure situations

  • Build alignment, motivate others and gain willing cooperation through effective communication and relationship-building

  • Structure and present ideas clearly using examples and visual approaches to improve understanding and engagement

  • Think on their feet and respond confidently in impromptu situations

  • Influence attitudes and behaviours by addressing concerns, building buy-in and reducing resistance

  • Apply constructive feedback, recognition and appreciation to strengthen relationships and team performance

  • Demonstrate leadership through empathetic communication, collaboration and sound decision-making

  • Adapt effectively to change, embrace new opportunities and work with diverse perspectives

  • Navigate disagreements professionally while maintaining trust and constructive working relationships

  • Inspire others through authentic communication, emotional connection and positive influence

  • Commit to continuous improvement and sustained personal and professional growth

Workplace Relevance
  • Building stronger working relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders

  • Communicating ideas more clearly and persuasively in meetings, presentations and workplace discussions

  • Improving collaboration, cooperation and teamwork across functions and stakeholder groups

  • Influencing decisions, gaining buy-in and motivating others towards shared goals

  • Handling difficult conversations, disagreements and resistance constructively

  • Responding confidently during impromptu discussions, Q&A sessions and unexpected situations

  • Managing workplace stress and maintaining effectiveness under pressure

  • Leading with greater confidence, empathy and credibility

  • Providing recognition and constructive feedback to strengthen morale and team performance

  • Adapting to organisational change, new challenges and evolving workplace demands

  • Building a more positive, collaborative and productive workplace culture through effective human relations practices

Course Outline

1A: Build a Foundation for Success

Establish a clear vision for personal and professional success and take greater ownership of the attitudes and behaviours needed to achieve meaningful goals.


1B: Recall and Use Names

Strengthen first impressions and professional relationships by developing the ability to remember and use names confidently, helping to build rapport, trust and connection with others.

2A: Build on Memory Skills and Enhance Relationships

Strengthen professional relationships by applying proven human relations principles that build trust, encourage cooperation and create more effective interactions with others.

2B: Increase Self-Confidence

Build greater self-confidence by stepping beyond established comfort zones, drawing on personal experiences and communicating ideas with greater assurance and impact.

3A: Put Enthusiasm to Work

Harness enthusiasm to communicate with greater energy and conviction, inspire others and strengthen engagement around shared goals.

3B: Recognize Achievements

Reflect on past achievements to recognise personal strengths, reinforce confidence and build momentum towards future goals and breakthroughs. 

4A: Put Stress in Perspective

Apply proven principles to put stress and worry into perspective, maintain composure and respond more effectively to challenging workplace situations.

4B: Enhance Relationships and Motivate Others

Build stronger relationships and gain the willing cooperation of others through communication approaches that engage, influence and motivate people towards shared goals.

5A: Energize our Communication

Bring experiences to life through purposeful expression and movement, developing a more authentic and engaging communication style that captures attention and builds connection.

5B: Unleash Our Full Potential

Step beyond communication comfort zones and develop greater presence, energy and confidence to inspire others and communicate with greater impact. 

6A: Make our Ideas Clear

Structure and communicate ideas clearly, using examples and visual approaches to simplify complex information, strengthen understanding and encourage cooperation.

6B: Think on Our Feet

Respond confidently in unexpected situations by quickly organising thoughts and communicating ideas clearly, concisely and convincingly.

7A: Gain the Willing Cooperation of Others

Build alignment and voluntary commitment by connecting ideas to shared purpose, mutual understanding and meaningful benefits for others.

7B: Commit to Influence Others

Strengthen the ability to influence attitudes and behaviours by applying human relations principles that build buy-in, address concerns and reduce resistance.

8A: Build Others through Recognition

Strengthen relationships and create a more positive environment by giving sincere appreciation and recognising the contributions and strengths of others.

8B: Realize the Power of Enthusiasm

Sustain a positive and enthusiastic mindset to overcome obstacles, communicate with greater conviction and inspire engagement and commitment from others.

9A: Demonstrate Leadership

Strengthen leadership impact through positive and empathetic communication that influences attitudes, builds engagement and supports productive collaboration.

9B: Develop More Flexibility

Develop greater adaptability and openness to change, enabling more confident responses to changing circumstances, new opportunities and diverse perspectives.

10A: Disagree Agreeably

Express differing viewpoints clearly and confidently while maintaining professionalism, empathy, trust and constructive working relationships.

10B: Manage Our Stress

Strengthen the ability to manage worry and remain composed under pressure, enabling clearer thinking, confident communication and more effective responses to challenges.

11B: Inspire Others

Use meaningful personal experiences and authentic communication to connect emotionally, inspire new perspectives and motivate others to take positive action.

12: Celebrate Achievements and Renew Our Vision

Reflect on personal breakthroughs and progress, celebrate achievements and renew commitments to continued growth and future success.

Target Audience

Who Should Attend the Dale Carnegie® Course? 

Designed for professionals at all career stages who want to build confidence, communication, influence and leadership effectiveness.

  • Emerging leaders

  • Managers

  • Team leads

  • Individual contributors

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