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Managing Regional and Multi Location Teams

Managers responsible for branches, depots or sites spread across a country or region cannot lead by walking the floor every day. This course provides practical methods for leading teams you rarely see in person, keeping standards consistent across locations and getting the most from site level leaders. Participants learn to balance central direction with local autonomy across dispersed African operations.

What you will be able to do

  • Set consistent standards and expectations across multiple locations.
  • Lead site managers and supervisors who operate largely on their own.
  • Plan and run productive site visits that add real value.
  • Use reporting and check ins to stay informed without micromanaging.
  • Balance central control with local decision making authority.
  • Build a connected culture across geographically separated teams.

Course outline

  1. 01The Challenges of Leading from a Distance
  2. 02Setting Consistent Standards Across Sites
  3. 03Leading and Developing Site Managers
  4. 04Planning High Value Site Visits
  5. 05Staying Informed Without Micromanaging
  6. 06Balancing Central Control and Local Autonomy
  7. 07Building Connection Across Locations
  8. 08Your Multi Location Leadership Plan

Who should attend

This course is designed for regional managers, area managers and operations leaders who oversee branches, depots, stores or sites across different locations.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Online3US$900
9 to 11 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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