Leading People in Action
Lead People, Build Trust and Drive Impact with Strategic Leadership & People Management Skills
Based on Global Best Practices for Managers Across Sectors
📅 5 Weeks ⏱ 18 Hours 🌐 Live on Zoom or In-person💬 English or Georgian
Leading People in Action is a focused program for managers, leaders, and department heads who want to lead people with clarity and effectiveness.
The program moves beyond theory, offering practical, immediately applicable tools and frameworks grounded in global standards and real-world management experience.
It is built for those who understand that effective people leadership directly drives team performance, engagement, and organizational results.
Intended Audience
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Managers and team leaders with direct responsibility for people and performance
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Department heads and project managers accountable for team results and delivery
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Non-HR professionals who want to build practical, strategic capability in people and talent management
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Aspiring leaders preparing for people management roles
Why This Program Matters?
Modern Leadership in Practice
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Focuses on modern leadership approaches and people management skills aligned with international standards, global practices, and real-world application.
Global Frameworks, Practical Tools
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Integrates internationally recognized people management and leadership frameworks, translated into practical tools you can apply immediately in your role.
Peer-to-Peer Learning Community
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Participants learn with each other, not only from the instructor. The program includes discussions, practical exercises, and shared experiences across sectors and regions.
Program Information
Duration
18-Hour Program
Language
English or Georgian
(all materials and instruction)
Prerequisites
Interest in improving people leadership and team performance
Current or upcoming responsibility for working with or leading others
Willingness to participate actively in discussions and practical exercise
Format
Live, instructor-led online sessions (Zoom)
or In-Person
Practical assignments and exercises
What's Included
Instructor-led sessions
Session reader notes
Certificate of completion
What Will You Learn?
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Ensure strategic alignment of people decisions with business goals
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Understand and manage organizational culture and climate
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Identify and develop competencies
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Design efficient and unbiased talent acquisition processes
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Drive performance through continuous feedback and people development
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Apply global ethical standards, anti-discrimination principles, and risk mitigation practices
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Manage conflict constructively and address underperformance effectively
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Build high employee motivation and long-term retention
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Communicate effectively to build trust, engagement, and accountability
Program Syllabus
SESSION 1 - Strategic Foundations of Human Capital Management Connecting team management to company goals Moving from paperwork to strategic leadership The leader's role in managing human capital Practice: Goal Alignment Check Template: Team Strategy Map SESSION 2 - Organizational Culture & Climate How to "read" and assess your team’s current environment Shaping work environments to drive desired behaviors Driving the right behaviors through leadership Practice: Culture & Climate Check-up Template: Culture Improvement Roadmap SESSION 3 - Competency-Based Management Designing competency models for specific team roles Using competencies for accurate development planning Bridging the gap between current and required skills Practice: Competency Mapping Exercise Template: Team Competency Framework SESSION 4 - Advanced Talent Acquisition Efficient and unbiased interviewing techniques Selecting candidates for technical and cultural fit Minimizing hiring risks through structured selection Practice: Behavioral Interview Preparation Template: Interview Evaluation Scorecard SESSION 5 - Performance Management & Feedback Utilizing tools for continuous feedback and growth Driving team output through effective appraisal systems Fostering long-term employee development Practice: Feedback Practice Template: Performance Appraisal & Growth Plan SESSION 6 - Motivation & Employee Retention Developing engagement strategies to reduce turnover Tools for employee recognition and motivation Building resilient and self-sufficient teams Practice: Retention Risk Analysis Template: Employee Engagement Toolkit SESSION 7 - Managing Conflict & Underperformance Handling difficult conversations with confidence Resolving team dynamics and interpersonal issues Corrective action plans for underperforming staff Practice: Conflict Resolution Roleplay Template: Conflict Resolution Script SESSION 8 - Ethics, Risk & International Standards Best practices for fair and ethical management Avoiding discrimination and harassment risks Essential HR paperwork every manager needs to know Practice: Management Risk Review Template: Ethical Leadership Checklist SESSION 9 - FINAL PROJECT: Strategic Case Presentation Application of executive operational perspectives to real-world scenarios Integration of actionable HR tools and frameworks Presentation of a comprehensive human capital strategy
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Tamari Kelenjeridze is a HR Strategy Leader and Organizational Development (OD) professional with over 10 years of executive HR leadership experience and 5+ years in strategic consulting. She holds a highly specialized Master’s Degree in Work, Organizational, and Personnel Psychology (WOP-P ERASMUS Joint Master Program) from the Universities of Valencia and Coimbra.
Tamari’s core expertise lies in building and scaling full-cycle HR systems from scratch, strategic HR analytics, and leading complex organizational culture diagnostics and transformation strategies.
She applies practical, evidence-based methodologies in her work, her teaching focuses on transferring executive operational perspectives and OD consulting acumen into practical, real-world tools that leaders can immediately use to drive performance and manage people effectively.
Learn more about Tamari on LinkedIn.
About KN Institute
KN Institute for Leadership & Resilience is an international institute based in Tbilisi, Georgia, delivering practical, results-focused programs that strengthen leadership capability, organizational agility, and performance.
Our work integrates global standards with hands-on practice and real-world application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this course suitable for beginners? Yes. This course is designed for managers, team leaders, and professionals who manage people without a formal HR background. No prior HR training is required. 2. What if I miss a live session? You will receive session reader notes, practical tools, and guidance on key takeaways so you can stay on track. (Live sessions are not recorded.) 3. Will I receive a certificate? Yes. Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from the KN Institute for Leadership & Resilience. 4. Is this an HR certification course? No. This is a practical course on strategic leadership and HR Skills, not an HR certification or compliance program. It focuses on equipping non-HR managers with applied tools they can use immediately. 5. What tools or software do I need? You'll need a laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection, webcam, and microphone or headset. All live sessions are conducted via Zoom. 6. How do payments work? International participants pay in EUR (or the equivalent amount in USD). Participants based in Georgia pay in GEL. Detailed payment instructions are provided after registration. 7. Are there discounts? Yes. An early-bird rate is available for a limited number of participants. 8. What does joining the KN Global Knowledge Network mean? Program participants will be invited to follow the KN Global Knowledge Network (hosted on LinkedIn) — a professional community for continued learning, peer exchange, and access to practical resources beyond the course.