Our Executive Programmes | Meridian Academy

LEADERSHIP

Modern Team Leadership

Equip yourself with the interpersonal and strategic capabilities required to lead diverse, hybrid teams in contemporary organisations.

S$1,280

8 Weeks • Online + In-Person Workshop • Certificate of Completion

Syllabus / Curriculum

Module 1: Foundations of Modern Leadership Theory
Module 2: Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams
Module 3: Generational Diversity and Inclusion
Module 4: Emotional Intelligence for Managers
Module 5: Conflict Resolution and Difficult Conversations
Module 6: Performance Management without Micromanagement
Module 7: Building Psychological Safety
Module 8: Capstone: Leadership Action Plan

Learning Outcomes

Apply situational leadership frameworks to hybrid team contexts
Facilitate productive dialogue across generational divides
Implement feedback systems that enhance team autonomy
Develop a personal leadership philosophy aligned with organisational values

Instructor: Dr. Catherine Ong

Former Regional HR Director at a Fortune 500 technology firm with 22 years of experience in organisational development across Southeast Asia. Holds a PhD in Industrial-Organisational Psychology from NUS.

PRODUCTIVITY

Strategic Time Management

Reclaim your executive bandwidth through evidence-based prioritisation techniques and sustainable productivity architecture.

S$680

4 Weeks • Self-Paced Online • Certificate of Completion

Syllabus / Curriculum

Module 1: The Executive Attention Audit
Module 2: Eisenhower Matrix and Modern Variations
Module 3: Calendar Architecture for Deep Work
Module 4: Delegation and Decision Velocity
Module 5: Overcoming Digital Fatigue and Notification Overload
Module 6: Building Sustainable Routines for Long-Term Performance

Learning Outcomes

Conduct a systematic audit of time expenditure across professional responsibilities
Design a weekly calendar structure that protects high-cognitive tasks
Apply delegation frameworks appropriate to senior management levels
Recognise and mitigate signs of professional burnout proactively

Instructor: James Koh, PCC

Certified Professional Coach (ICF-PCC) and former COO of a regional logistics group. Specialises in executive productivity and operational excellence for senior leaders in high-growth environments.

COMMUNICATION

Executive Public Speaking

Develop commanding presence and persuasive delivery skills for boardrooms, conferences, and virtual presentations.

S$980

6 Weeks • Live Interactive Sessions • Certificate of Completion

Syllabus / Curriculum

Module 1: Executive Presence and Non-Verbal Communication
Module 2: Structuring Complex Information for Executive Audiences
Module 3: Storytelling Techniques for Data-Driven Presentations
Module 4: Managing Nervousness and Introvert-Friendly Strategies
Module 5: Virtual Presentation Excellence
Module 6: Impromptu Speaking and Q&A Mastery

Learning Outcomes

Structure persuasive narratives around technical and business data
Project confidence through controlled body language and vocal modulation
Adapt presentation style to virtual, hybrid, and in-person settings
Handle challenging questions with composure and clarity

Instructor: Priya Sharma

Communications consultant with 15 years of experience coaching C-suite executives at multinational banks and consulting firms. Former television news anchor and TEDx speaker coach.

NEGOTIATION

Business Negotiations

Master high-stakes negotiation in multinational environments with cultural intelligence and principled bargaining techniques.

S$890

5 Weeks • Case Study Based • Certificate of Completion

Syllabus / Curriculum

Module 1: Principled Negotiation and BATNA Frameworks
Module 2: Cross-Cultural Negotiation in Asia-Pacific
Module 3: Multi-Party and Consortium Negotiations
Module 4: Difficult Tactics and De-escalation
Module 5: Contract Negotiation and Relationship Preservation

Learning Outcomes

Prepare systematically using interest-based negotiation frameworks
Navigate cultural nuances in Singapore, ASEAN, and Greater China contexts
Recognise and counter manipulative tactics without damaging relationships
Secure sustainable agreements that preserve long-term partnerships

Instructor: Robert Chew, LLB (Hons)

Former international trade lawyer turned negotiation specialist. Has facilitated cross-border deals exceeding S$500 million across manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure sectors.