Leadership Development Workshops
Inspire Leadership at Every Level
The skills and leadership competencies that contribute to job success and career advancement often differ significantly from those essential for effective leadership in the workplace. Most roles demand technical expertise developed through years of education, professional development, and training. Leadership roles, however, require a shift from executing tasks to enabling others to excel. This transition demands a new set of skills, one that includes effective communication, team building, and strategic vision. Many organizations underestimate the challenge of this shift, leaving new leaders to navigate the change without adequate training or support.
To bridge this gap, SIGMA offers Leadership Development Workshops — engaging, practical leadership training sessions designed to equip current leaders and prepare future ones.
Benefits of SIGMA’s Leadership Development Workshops

Competency-Based
Each leadership development workshop focuses on one of the 50 competencies in SIGMA’s established Leadership Competency Framework.

Convenient
Training sessions are 60-minutes long, delivered virtually* by one of SIGMA’s consultants, making it easy for remote teams to access professional leadership training.

Strategic & Practical
Learn evidence-based strategies for leadership competency development and receive practical tips and tools designed for driving real organizational change and improving team performance.
*To host an in-person Leadership Development Workshop with SIGMA’s consultants, please contact us.
Experience the Power of Competency-Based Leadership Development
Competency-based training supports long-term employee growth and leadership success. SIGMA’s Leadership Development Workshops are built on the foundation of our Leadership Competency Framework. This strategic framework includes 50 leadership competencies, which are grouped into four key categories:
- Cognitive leadership skills
- Interpersonal leadership skills
- Personal leadership qualities
- Senior leadership skills
Leadership competency models provide a standardized framework for hiring, performance management, and leadership development. They define a common language for behaviors essential to organizational success, which allows leaders to translate the organization’s vision and values into meaningful individual development goals and management training objectives.1 This alignment not only engages employees in the organization’s mission but also fosters a strong sense of unity, purpose, and belonging.
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What’s Included in Each Leadership Development Workshop
SIGMA’s Leadership Development Workshops combine cutting-edge research with real-world application providing participants with practical strategies to drive organizational success. Each leadership development workshop includes:

Expert Advice
Get leadership development advice from SIGMA’s expert consultants, who bring both a wealth of academic rigor and hands-on industry experience to the development and presentation of each leadership workshop.

Insights from Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Understand the psychological principles behind each leadership competency, drawing from the latest industrial-organizational psychology research to inform your development efforts.

Actionable Strategies
Learn proven research-driven leadership techniques to develop each competency effectively and drive meaningful growth.

Audience Engagement
Enhance employee engagement and your learning culture through interactive session polls, reflections, and activities.

Practical Tools and Templates
Access ready-to-use templates and practical leadership resources to apply your learning immediately in your professional development journey.
Who Should Attend Leadership Development Workshops?
Our Leadership Development Workshops are for all members of an organization. They offer essential leadership training for professionals at every level. While the leadership competencies covered are especially important for leaders, the information, tools, and strategies shared are valuable across all levels of an organization.
Leadership Development Workshops can be used to support:
- Employees at large
- C-suite executives
- Management teams
- High-potential talent
- First-time leaders
- New hires
- Interns
- Boards members
The Building Blocks for Meaningful Leadership Development
SIGMA’s Leadership Development Workshops are designed to help you build impactful leadership development programs that provide employees with the personal and professional development opportunities they desire. Our leadership development workshops can be used to:
☑️ Enhance executive leadership: Help senior leaders hone their senior management skills and leadership abilities.
☑️ Attract top talent: Offer meaningful leadership development opportunities that set your organization apart.
☑️ Prepare first-time leaders: Provide practical leadership training opportunities to build confidence and capability.
☑️ Keep managers sharp: Ensure leadership competencies remain current and effective.
☑️ Onboard with purpose: Educate new hires on leadership competencies critical to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
☑️ Develop high-potential talent: Equip future leaders with the leadership skills and abilities they need to succeed.
☑️ Support rotational programs: Supplement leadership tracks and career development with high-quality training and education.
☑️ Improve retention: Cultivate engagement by offering accessible leadership development opportunities to all.
Leadership Development Workshop Pricing
Starting at $4,000 per group*
*Groups include up to 50 employees. Interested in more than one leadership development session with our team? Contact us to learn about bundle pricing so you can maximize your organization’s leadership effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Leadership development workshops are structured training sessions that teach professionals how to lead effectively by building skills like communication, decision-making, and team management. SIGMA’s workshops focus on practical, competency-based learning that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
Competency-based development provides a clear, measurable framework for leadership success. It helps organizations:
- Align leadership behaviors with business goals
- Standardize development across teams
- Create a shared language for performance and growth
This structured approach leads to more consistent and effective leadership outcomes.
Organizations typically see:
- Improved communication and collaboration across teams
- Stronger leadership confidence and effectiveness
- Better decision-making and accountability
- Increased employee engagement and retention
Because the workshops focus on practical application, results can often be seen quickly.
Yes, organizations can select specific competencies that align with their goals, challenges, and leadership gaps. This flexibility ensures training is relevant, whether the focus is communication, strategic thinking, conflict management, or developing future leaders.
SIGMA offers workshops covering 50 leadership competencies, including:
- Communication
- Conflict management
- Negotiation
- Coaching and developing others
- Strategic planning
- Interpersonal relations
- And more
Organizations can choose individual topics or create a customized learning path based on their needs.
Each leadership development workshop is 60 minutes long. This short format makes it easier for busy professionals to attend while still gaining focused, actionable insights that can be applied immediately.
SIGMA’s leadership development workshops are primarily delivered virtually, making them accessible for remote and hybrid teams.
In-person sessions may also be available upon request, depending on organizational needs.
Each group can include up to 50 participants. This allows organizations to train entire teams at once while still maintaining an interactive experience.
SIGMA’s workshops stand out because they are:
- Based on a validated 50-competency leadership framework
- Grounded in industrial-organizational psychology research
- Delivered in focused 60-minute sessions for better retention
- Designed with practical tools, not just concepts
This ensures training is both scientifically credible and directly applicable in the workplace.
Leadership development workshops start at $4,000 per group (up to 50 participants).
Organizations interested in multiple sessions can request bundle pricing to build a comprehensive leadership development program.
Ready to Get Started?
Empower your employees, strengthen your leadership pipeline, and drive lasting organizational success with SIGMA’s Leadership Development Workshops. Give your team the tools, strategies, and confidence they need to excel — and watch them thrive. To get started or learn more, please complete the form below. We look forward to connecting with you.
1 M. Audenaert, A. Vanderstraeten, & D. Buyens. (2009). Outcomes of competency management: matter of faith or backed by academic evidence? A state of the art of the rhetoric compared to available evidence. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference of the Dutch HRM Network.
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