Leadership Essentials in the AI Age Training Malaysia | HRDF Claimable

Leadership Essentials in the AI Age (LEAI) Training in Malaysia (HRDF Claimable)

2 Days (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Training Overview

The Leadership Essentials in the AI Age (LEAI) is an HRDF claimable leadership training program in Malaysia designed to equip leaders and managers with essential leadership competencies required to lead effectively in today’s fast-changing and AI-driven business environment.

This program provides a comprehensive leadership framework covering core leadership principles, traits, behaviours, communication, decision-making, team leadership, innovation, and change management. Participants will also gain exposure to the innovative integration of Generative AI into modern leadership practices, enabling them to lead with agility, foresight, and confidence.

Delivered by experienced corporate trainers, this program emphasises practical application, real workplace scenarios, and interactive learning to ensure immediate impact at work. The training can be delivered as in-house training or customised programs based on organisational needs.

✔ HRD Corp / HRDF claimable
✔ Designed for leaders and managers in Malaysia
✔ Practical, structured, and future-ready leadership development

Training Objectives

At the end of this corporate leadership training program, participants will be able to:

Describe key principles and approaches of effective leadership
Explain essential leadership traits, values, and behaviours
Apply leadership skills in communication, decision-making, and team management
Lead teams, innovation, and organisational change more effectively
Integrate Gen AI concepts into modern leadership practices

HRDF Claimable Training

This program is HRD Corp (HRDF) claimable, subject to HRD Corp’s terms and approval. Upscale Sdn Bhd is a registered HRDF training provider in Malaysia and supports clients throughout the HRDF claim submission process.

Why Attend This Corporate Training Program

By attending this HRDF claimable leadership training, participants will be able to:

Strengthen core leadership skills and competencies
Apply effective leadership behaviours in real workplace situations
Improve communication, decision-making, and team performance
Lead organisational growth, innovation, and change sustainably
Understand how Gen AI supports modern leadership practices

This program is ideal for organisations seeking practical leadership development and executive training solutions in Malaysia.

Target Audience

This Leadership Essentials in the AI Age training program is suitable for:

CEOs, Managing Directors, and General Managers
Senior Management
Middle-Level Managers
Managers and Team Leaders
Organisations planning HRDF claimable leadership training

No prior formal leadership training is required.

Course Outline

Module 1: Principles of Leadership

Traditional vs Contemporary Managerial Roles
Ten Managerial Roles
Managers vs Leaders
Types of Planning
Katz’s Three Skills
G.D.R Framework
Activity: Case Study

Module 2: Personality and Leadership

P.O.L.C Framework
Personality and Values
Perception
Work Attitude and Work Behaviours
The Role of Fit
Emotional Intelligence
Activity: Quiz

Module 3: Leadership Approaches

Leading People and Organisations
The Leadership Process
Paths to Leadership and Influence
Trait, Behavioural, and Contingency Approaches to Leadership
Activity: Case Study

Module 4: Values-Based Leadership

Contemporary Leadership Approaches
Global Leadership Trends
Values-Based Leadership Principles
Charismatic, Servant, and Authentic Leadership
Activity: Quiz

Module 5: Leadership in Communication and Decision-Making

Understanding Communication and Barriers
Types and Channels of Communication
Rational and Group Decision-Making Models
Activity: Case Study

Module 6: Leadership Mission and Strategy

Mission, Vision, and Values
Creativity and Passion
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Management
Crafting Effective Mission and Vision Statements
Activity: Quiz

Module 7: Goals and Motivational Leadership

MBO and Balanced Scorecard
Effective Goals and Objectives
Performance Evaluation and Feedback
Motivation Theories
Developing Motivational Leadership Skills
Activity: Case Study

Module 8: Leadership and the Organisation

Organisational Environment and Culture
Internal Structures and External Environment
Creating and Measuring Organisational Culture
Building a Culture of Diversity
Activity: Quiz

Module 9: Leading Teams

Teamwork in the Workplace
Leading Diverse and Multicultural Teams
Team Building Challenges and Opportunities
Social Network Theory
Mapping Personal Social Networks
Activity: Case Study

Module 10: Leading Innovation and Change (AI-Integrated)

Creating an Innovative Culture
Social Networks and Innovation
Organisational Change and Change Management
Planning and Executing Change
Building Change Management Skills
Innovative Integration of Generative AI into Modern Leadership Practices
Activity: Quiz

Conclusion & Action Planning

Key Learning Takeaways
Reflection on Learning Objectives
Action Plan: 3 Leadership Commitments

Training Duration & Delivery Mode

Duration: 2 Days (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Delivery Mode:
- Face-to-Face (F2F) in-house training
- Customised delivery based on organisational needs

Why Choose Upscale Sdn Bhd

HRDF registered training provider
Experienced corporate and leadership trainers
Practical, business-focused leadership programs
Customised in-house training solutions
Trusted by organisations across Malaysia

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Enquiry & Customisation

For customised leadership training, in-house sessions, or HRDF claimable programs, please contact Upscale Sdn Bhd.