Event Description

The Shift 2.o

Manager to Leader – Mastering the Transition to Modern Leadership

09th July 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Marino Beach Hotel

Following the outstanding success of the inaugural programme and the strong demand from professionals seeking advanced leadership development opportunities, The Shift returns as The Shift 2.0, an enhanced workshop designed to help professionals make one of the most important transitions in their careers: moving from being a manager to becoming an effective leader.

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, technical expertise and operational excellence alone are no longer enough. Organizations need leaders who can inspire people, navigate complexity, build high-performing teams, and create a culture of growth and innovation. The ability to successfully make this transition is what separates exceptional leaders from effective managers.

The Shift 2.0 is an immersive leadership development experience created to equip participants with the modern leadership mindsets, strategic frameworks, and practical tools required to lead with confidence in an increasingly dynamic and competitive business landscape.

Building on the positive feedback and enthusiastic response received from the first edition, this second programme has been designed to provide even deeper insights into leadership transformation, people development, and strategic influence.

What You’ll Master
The Leadership Transformation
Learn how to shift your focus from managing tasks and processes to leading, empowering, and inspiring people.

Modern Leadership Strategies
Develop practical approaches for leading effectively in today’s fast-changing and increasingly complex business landscape.

The Leader’s Mindset
Build the self-awareness, resilience, and strategic thinking required to influence outcomes and lead with confidence.

Leading Through Change
Understand how successful leaders guide teams through uncertainty, transformation, and organizational growth.

Building High-Performance Teams
Discover techniques to strengthen collaboration, accountability, engagement, and team performance.

Strategic Leadership Tools
Equip yourself with practical frameworks for decision-making, communication, problem-solving, and leadership effectiveness.

Who Should AttendCEOs, COOs & CFOs seeking to strengthen their leadership influence and organizational impact.
Senior Managers preparing to transition into broader leadership and executive responsibilities.
Department Heads looking to improve team engagement, performance, and leadership effectiveness.
Next Generation Business Leaders preparing for greater leadership responsibilities and future organizational roles.

Why Attend?
The difference between a manager and a leader is not a job title, it’s the ability to inspire people toward a shared vision.

Facilitated by Mr. Bradley Emerson (DBA Scholar, MBA, FIB, ICF Certified Systemic Team Coach), this workshop provides participants with practical insights drawn from leadership coaching, organizational development, and real-world business experience. Through engaging discussions, proven leadership frameworks, and actionable strategies, participants will gain the confidence and capability required to lead people, drive performance, and create meaningful organizational impact.

This is more than a leadership workshop, it is an opportunity to make the shift that defines successful careers and exceptional leaders.

Date: 09th July 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Marino Beach Hotel
Investment: Rs. 25,000 (Includes Professional Certificate, Lunch & Refreshments)
Organized By: Lanka Talents

“Unlock the transformation every professional must make from managing tasks to leading people. Develop the mindset, strategies, and leadership capabilities needed to thrive in the complex world of modern business.”