General Management
The General Management programme at LBS is designed for professionals transitioning into senior leadership roles. It provides a holistic view of business operations, from strategy to people management, enabling participants to lead cross-functional teams, make data-driven decisions, and navigate complex organisational challenges with confidence and clarity.
Functional Expert to General Manager: Achieving Holistic Leadership
As leaders move up the corporate ladder, the demands on their strategic thinking and decision-making increase. Many managers excel in technical roles but lack the broader business perspective needed for effective general management. Challenges such as poor delegation, limited financial acumen, and inadequate communication between departments hinder organisational growth.
Without an integrated understanding of all business functions, managers struggle to align teams with strategic objectives and sustain competitive advantage.
Gain holistic management insight for effective general management.
Enhance strategic decision-making across all business functions.
Develop leadership capability to inspire and execute strategic vision.
Lead complex organizations with purpose, precision, and renewed agility.
Our Programmes
Authentic Leadership Programme
2 Runs |
Online
A rigorous leadership experience equipping managers with practical self-mastery, relational intelligence, and execution discipline to build resilient organisations, inspire teams, and sustain performance amid volatility and constant complexity globally today.
Oct 7, 2026 (4 days)
₦3,295,000 (Excluding VAT)
Strategic Foresight – Decision Making in Uncertain Times
Hybrid
Develop practical foresight skills to anticipate disruption, decode weak signals, evaluate strategic options, and make confident decisions that future-proof organizations amid uncertainty, complexity, technological shifts, and market volatility worldwide today.
Nov 24, 2026 (3 days)
₦800,000 (Excluding VAT)
The Manager as Coach
Hybrid
The Manager as Coach equips leaders to replace command control with coaching skills, unlocking people potential, strengthening engagement, accelerating innovation, and enabling teams to thrive within changing, competitive, multi generational workplaces.
May 12, 2026 (3 days)
₦850,000 (Excluding VAT)
Managing Compliance and Legal Risks
Hybrid
Businesses rarely fail overnight, they slip through cracks created by slow, inefficient processes. This programme equips leaders with proven improvement methodologies to fix broken workflows, boost performance, and build resilient, future-ready organizations.
Jun 15, 2026 (3 days over 3 weeks)
₦850,000 (Excluding VAT)
Managing Compliance and Legal Risks
Online
Managing Compliance and Legal Risks empowers leaders to protect their organizations from legal, financial, and reputational harm by building strong compliance systems and risk management frameworks that ensure long-term business integrity.
June 15, 2026 (3 days over 3 weeks)
₦850,000 (Excluding VAT)
Stepping up to Management
Online
Stepping up to management equips emerging leaders with the confidence, skills, and mindset to transition seamlessly into managerial roles, lead teams effectively, and deliver strong organizational results from day one.
Jun 9, 2026 (4 days over 2 weeks)
₦750,000 (Excluding VAT)
Managing People for Strategic Advantage
Hybrid
Managing people for strategic advantage empowers leaders to harness the full potential of their teams by aligning people management with organizational strategy to drive performance, innovation, and sustainable business growth.
Oct 13, 2026 (3 days)
₦750,000 (Excluding VAT)
Managing Government Relations
Online
Managing government relations helps leaders and professionals build strategic partnerships with government, navigate policy environments, and manage regulatory and communication challenges effectively in today’s complex public and private sectors.
Oct 28, 2026 (6 days over 3 weeks)
₦750,000 (Excluding VAT)
Problem Solving and Decision Making for Executives
Hybrid
Problem solving and decision making for executives equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and frameworks to make smarter decisions, solve complex challenges, and lead with clarity and confidence.
Nov 10, 2026 (3 days)
₦850,000 (Excluding VAT)
Driving Business Success
Hybrid
Driving business success empowers executives to navigate economic challenges, build resilience, and unlock new growth opportunities by mastering data-driven strategy, innovation, and leadership for long-term business sustainability.
Nov 2, 2026 (5 days)
₦1,200,000 (Excluding VAT)
Women in Leadership
Hybrid
Empower your leadership journey with the women in leadership Programme, a transformative experience designed to help women executives lead with confidence, influence, and strategic impact in today’s competitive world.
May 12, 2026 (3 days)
₦850,000 (Excluding VAT)