Transformational Leadership: Showroom to Boardroom

Programme introduction /

Automotive leaders work across two connected realities: the immediate demands of the showroom and workshop, and the wider business priorities set in the boardroom. Sales targets, service capacity, customer expectations, and team performance compete for attention every day. When leadership becomes purely reactive, departments pursue their own numbers, recurring problems remain unresolved, and strategic ambition struggles to translate into consistent execution.

This 2-day immersive programme helps automotive leaders connect commercial direction with the decisions, conversations, and operating habits that shape dealership performance. Participants examine how leadership affects sales and aftersales cooperation, customer relationships, accountability, and the development of their people. Through practical dealership scenarios and structured reflection, they practise turning business priorities into clear team expectations, using performance information to focus improvement, and guiding teams through change. The emphasis is on leading beyond individual targets and building a more coordinated, capable organisation from showroom to boardroom.

Planning your programme

Can the programme be customised?

Yes. We begin with a discussion of your business priorities and capability gaps, then adapt examples, exercises and case discussions to your team’s context. The final scope is agreed in your proposal.

How many people can attend?

Share your expected participant count and their roles when you enquire. We will recommend a group size and facilitation approach suited to the activities and learning objectives, and confirm these in the proposal.

Where will the training take place?

Tell us your preferred location and whether you have a training room. Venue, equipment, delivery format and any associated costs are agreed before booking.

How do I request an outline or proposal?

Use “Request course outline” on this page. The enquiry form will include the programme name. Add your participant count, preferred dates and the workplace challenge you want the training to address.

Is HRD Corp funding automatic?

No. Eligibility depends on the employer, the registered programme, grant approval and the applicable HRD Corp requirements. Confirm the specific programme and grant conditions before booking; claimable does not guarantee approval or reimbursement.

Check the current HRD Corp Claimable Courses requirements before confirming your training arrangements.