Advisory and Leadership Skills Training in Dhaka, Bangladesh

This course is designed to help professionals develop strong advisory capabilities along with effective leadership presence. Participants will learn how to influence decision-making, provide trusted guidance, communicate effectively, and lead others even without direct authority.

ADVISORY FOUNDATIONS AND COMMUNICATION

1. Welcome and Program Introduction
• Course objectives and structure
• Icebreaker: “Your role as an advisor or leader”
2. The Role of an Advisor
• Difference between advising, managing, and directing
• Building trust and credibility
• Advisor mindset and positioning
3. Understanding Client and Stakeholder Needs
• Listening deeply to uncover real needs
• Asking powerful questions
• Stakeholder mapping and relationship strategies
4. Structured Thinking for Advisory Success
• Clarifying problems before offering solutions
• Frameworks for advisory conversations
• Group practice: Using logic to guide discussions
5. Communication Skills for Influence
• Speaking clearly and with purpose
• Adapting communication style to the audience
• Practicing high-stakes conversations
6. Day 1 Wrap-Up
• Group reflection and journaling prompt: “What kind of advisor do I want to be?”

LEADERSHIP PRESENCE AND INFLUENCE

1. Recap and Insights from Day 1
• Key takeaways discussion
• Personal commitment review
2. Leading Through Influence
• Influence without authority
• Power dynamics in advisory relationships
• Strategies for gaining buy-in
3. Conflict and Feedback in Advisory Roles
• Navigating difficult conversations with confidence
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Case discussion: Managing resistance professionally
4. Developing Leadership Presence
• Confidence, clarity, and credibility
• Presence in meetings and virtual settings
• Body language, tone, and active listening
5. Action Planning and Development
• Identifying your advisory strengths and blind spots
• Creating a personal development plan
• Peer coaching and feedback
6. Final Assessment and Wrap-Up
• Summary and knowledge check
• Course feedback and certification
• Closing reflection: “How will I apply what I’ve learned?”