Lagos Business School Hospitality Initiative
Developing Leaders in Tourism & Hospitality
Transforming the middle management cadre in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa through strategic leadership thinking
June 16-17, 2026
₦725,000
Bridging the Leadership Gap
Nigeria’s hospitality industry has traditionally prioritized operational skills over structured leadership development. We aim to build a pool of leaders who will transform the continent.
By exposing middle managers to leadership thinking, we equip them with the frameworks to lead teams in evolving environments.

Programme Core Objectives
Transition from operational thinking to leadership thinking.
Apply practical people management in high-turnover settings.
Address ethical challenges and workplace behaviors.
Structure teams and processes to improve accountability.
Who Should Attend
This initiative supports organizations in addressing leadership pipeline gaps. It is specifically curated for mid-level managers, supervisors, and high-potential emerging operational leaders looking to reduce dependency on external recruitment and stabilize corporate continuity.
- Business owners directly managing operational teams
- Managers and supervisors in service operations & performance tracking
- Mid-level managers with direct team oversight
- High-potential staff within operational teams preparing for leadership roles
- Hospitality professionals tasked with building corporate consistency and floor accountability
Programme Outcomes