Leadership Training That Builds Real Leaders
Leadership training for managers and supervisors is development delivered through practice rather than lecture: participants lead a real task under time pressure, and the behaviours that follow – delegation, decision-making, communication under load — become the material for a facilitated debrief. Rush-A-Way runs experiential leadership programmes across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for first-line supervisors, mid-level managers and intact leadership teams, in half-day, full-day and multi-day formats, for 700+ corporate clients including PWC, HP, HSBC and Besix.
Leading a team is challenging but rewarding when the right skills and resources are in place. Rush-A-Way delivers experiential leadership training across the UAE – Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah – that puts leadership skills to the test in an enjoyable, high-engagement environment rather than a lecture hall. Trusted by 700+ corporate clients, including several Fortune 500 companies, our programs turn everyday managers and emerging leaders into confident, capable team leads.
Activity-led learning works because it surfaces real behaviour: who steps up, who delegates, who communicates under pressure. Team-building challenges that require decision-making, strategic thinking and coordination highlight individuals naturally stepping into leadership roles – giving you a live read on your future leaders, not a theoretical one.
Leadership training programs for managers
Our manager-focused programs build the core skills of people leadership — delegation, strengths-based management and goal-setting — through challenges like the Rush-A-Way Challenge, which categorises team members into distinct roles and forces clear communication to win. Pair these with our leadership team workshops for a structured, facilitator-led format, or our trainer-led workshops for skills-based sessions.
Leadership Programmes by Level
| Level | Focus | Recommended Format |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging Leaders & High-Potential Employees | Initiative and accountability - leading a task before leading people. | Discover My Superpowers (strengths-based self-awareness) paired with a timed challenge; Half-Day Programme. |
| First-Line Supervisors | Delegation, briefing clearly, and maintaining standards under time pressure. | The Rush-A-Way Challenge (role identification and delegation) combined with a Communication or DISC Workshop; Half-Day Programme. |
| Mid-Level Managers | Strengths-based management, goal-setting, and understanding a team's bench strength. | Strategic Build Challenges (Pyramid Build, Straw-gile) paired with an EQ or Change Management Workshop; Full-Day Programme. |
| Intact Leadership Teams | Executive alignment and cross-format collaboration. | Dedicated leadership team session or a leadership track within a larger corporate event; Half-Day to Multi-Day Retreat. |
Group sizes run from 10 to 300 depending on format; larger cohorts are split into clusters to keep interaction density. Programmes are delivered in-person, virtually or hybrid.
Leadership Training team building activities
Every program is built from customisable, objective-mapped activities. Popular leadership-development formats include:
The Rush-A-Way Challenge
Role identification, delegation and communication under time pressure
Strategic build challenges (Pyramid Build, Straw-gile)
Planning, delegation and execution
Scavenger & treasure hunts
Planning, delegation and execution
Discover My Superpowers
Planning, delegation and execution
Leadership training for employees & emerging leaders
Leadership isn’t only for managers. Giving employees the chance to lead a task — a build, a hunt, a timed challenge — develops initiative and accountability early. Our learning-based team building blends skill development with team bonding, so employees learn on the clock while strengthening the wider team.
Senior & leadership-team sessions
For intact leadership teams, we run focused sessions that strengthen alignment at the top — see team building for leadership teams. These work as a standalone half-day or as the leadership track within a larger corporate team building event
Why Rush-A-Way
- 700+ corporate clients including multiple Fortune 500 companies
- Recognised among the Top 10 Corporate Team Building Companies in Asia
- Fully customisable — every program mapped to a leadership objective, not an off-the-shelf course
- Delivered in-person, virtually or hybrid across the UAE
Leadership training programs for managers
Every program is built from customisable, objective-mapped activities. Popular leadership-development formats include:
- The Rush-A-Way Challenge — role identification, delegation and communication under time pressure
- Strategic build challenges (Pyramid Build, Straw-gile) — planning, delegation and execution
- Scavenger & treasure hunts — decision-making and on-the-spot leadership in the field
- Discover My Superpowers — strengths-based self-awareness for new leaders
Browse the full activities catalogue to mix and match by objective. For a deeper read on the format, see our guide to leadership team building activities & workshops and 5 tips for new team leaders
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We have answers. Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions for more info.
For managers and supervisors, the most effective format pairs an experiential challenge with a facilitator-led workshop in the same session. The challenge surfaces real behaviour – who delegates, who briefs clearly, who steps up under pressure – and the workshop supplies the framework to act on it. Rush-A-Way delivers this as a half-day or full-day programme across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, with the Rush-A-Way Challenge or a strategic build paired with a DISC, EQ, Communication or Change Management workshop.
For managers and supervisors, the most effective format pairs an experiential challenge with a facilitator-led workshop in the same session. The challenge surfaces real behaviour – who delegates, who briefs clearly, who steps up under pressure – and the workshop supplies the framework to act on it. Rush-A-Way delivers this as a half-day or full-day programme across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, with the Rush-A-Way Challenge or a strategic build paired with a DISC, EQ, Communication or Change Management workshop.
A team building activity is designed to strengthen bonds across a group. Leadership training uses the same experiential mechanics but sets the objective at the individual level: identifying who leads, developing how they lead, and giving the organisation a live read on its leadership bench rather than a theoretical one. The debrief is where the difference sits.
Yes. Workshop-led leadership formats run well from 10 participants. For groups larger than roughly 60, we split into clusters to maintain interaction and effectiveness.
DISC, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Communication Skills and AI in the Workplace. Topics can be combined — DISC plus Communication Skills is a common pairing for a full-day supervisor programme.
Workshop components typically run 90 minutes to 3 hours. A full leadership programme is normally a half-day or full-day; intact leadership teams often use a multi-day retreat format.
Four weeks is recommended for trainer availability and customisation. Shorter timelines can often be accommodated depending on availability.
Client Testimonials
Trusted by clients who’ve seen real results, our sessions are designed to meet your objectives:
“We are extremely pleased with the session and the activity that was tailored for us! The teams were enthusiastic and had a fantastic time. Everything matched our requirements perfectly."
Session on Togetherness + Team Building
“We had an amazing time with the Rush-A-Way team for the second time around. It was an amazing event full of fun and engaging activities. We hope to be able to engage with them in more upcoming events and projects.”
Session on Change Management + Team Building
"We really enjoyed our afternoon here with the RushAWay team. I think that team building activities are an excellent way to know your colleagues better, even your team members because you see them differently, we really recommend this kind of activity for a company."
Besix
"We were extremely impressed with the exceptional communication and seamless collaboration throughout the project. The team did a great job, exceeding our expectations in every aspect"
HP
"The Rush-A-Way team delivered an outstanding event with flawless planning and execution. The challenges were exhilarating, and the graduates had a blast working together. Thanks once again!"
HSBC
"It was a great experience for the team and the challenge met our objective for this year's theme. It's been 3 years working with Rush-A-Way for our team events and we are already looking forward to the next one with them."
PWC
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