Adaptive Leadership

DURATION

16 hours (3 sessions) | The program is delivered remotely via synchronous learning

Application Deadline

7 May, 2026 - Registration Deadline: 8 May, 2026

START DATE

11 May, 2026

PARTICIPATION DATES

11 May & 12 May | 9:30 - 14:30 & 22 May, 2026 | 9:30 - 15:30

FEES

Τhe fees of the seminar are sponsored by SEV. | Registration fee, to be covered by participants, as a donation to specific NGO

Overview and Scope

This seminar aims to develop leaders who:

  • Apply Adaptive Leadership skills to navigate challenges and uncertainty and change.
  • Strengthen self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
  • Create psychological safety within their teams.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and high performance.
  • Understand the neurophysiological and psychological foundations of safety, inspired by Polyvagal Theory.

Content and Flow

Module 1: Polyvagal Theory & Foundations of Adaptive Leadership 

  • Physiology of safety & the Autonomic Nervous System
  • Fear, anger, stress & shutdown as adaptive responses
  • Psychological safety in the workplace
  • Triggers & signals – recognizing dysregulation
  • Simple techniques for safety & regulation
  • Experiential learning & group activities

Module 2: Self-Leadership & Inner Awareness 

  • Resonant Leadership 
  • Self-awareness & self-regulation
  • Emotional intelligence & authenticity
  • Resilience & the renewal cycle

Module 3: Leading Teams through Adaptive Leadership 

  • Leading with emotional intelligence
  • Cultivating psychological safety in teams
  • Technical vs adaptive challenges (Heifetz)
  • Holding environment: safe space for tough conversations
  • Conflict management & building trust
  • Case studies & group work

Participant Profile

This program is designed for:

  • Leaders and executives who want to enhance their effectiveness.
  • Managers & team leaders aiming to foster psychological safety in their teams.
  • Professionals navigating change, uncertainty, or complex projects.
  • HR professionals & facilitators supporting organizational transitions.
  • Individuals seeking to develop resilience and adaptive leadership skills.

Faculty

Course Faculty

Aleka Skoura

Aleka Skoura

HR Consultant, Training & Development Strategist
Polina Roussou

Polina Roussou

Business Consultant & Executive Trainer, a practicing Psychotherapist and Executive Coach.

Contact Information

Get in touch with us

Ms. Marianthi Karaiosifoglou

We would be pleased to address any enquiries you may have and assist you in any way we can. 

Tel.: +30 210 89.64.531-2213

Fax: +30 210 89.63.302

E-mail: [email protected]

 

Admission Process

Seminar fees are sponsored by SEV.   

Registration fee of 50 euros to be covered by participating executives/ companies, as a donation to the NGO Ίδρυμα Προστασίας Παιδιών και Νέων με Αναπτυξιακές Διαταραχές «Η Θεοτόκος». Find more information here 

Upon submitting the online application, you will receive an email at the address you have provided with detailed instructions for the process of depositing the amount to the charitable organization and the participation in the seminar.

Participation in the seminar is activated on a first come-first served bases, by sending the deposit slip to the Executive Development, Mrs M. Karaisofoglou, [email protected]. Ιn the payment details, please indicate full name, company name and seminar title.

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Online Application

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The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

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