UGL – Understanding Group
and Leader
Sweden's most established leadership program for personal and professional growth
The Concept: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Group Dynamics
UGL is an experience-based leadership program focusing on how a group develops over time and what happens within the group during that journey. Unlike traditional courses, UGL is based on “here and now” experiences, allowing participants to reflect on their own behavior and its impact on others.
To maximize your personal development, we strive to create groups where participants are strangers to one another. Being among people you do not already know creates a safe space to step out of your everyday roles, encouraging you to open up more freely and reflect more objectively on your own actions and reactions.
Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive an official certificate confirming their participation in this certified UGL program.
Key Learning Points
- Group Dynamics: Understanding the different phases of a group's development (IMGD).
- Communication & Feedback: Practicing effective communication and learning how to give and receive feedback.
- Conflict Management: Gaining tools to discover, manage, and resolve conflicts.
- Situational Leadership: Learning how to adapt your leadership style to the group's maturity and the task at hand.
- Self-Awareness: Increasing your self-insight and personal confidence in a professional role.
Requirements for Participation Psychological Balance: UGL is an intensive and demanding experience. It is essential that you are in psychological balance with yourself and your surroundings. Full Attendance: This is a five-day residential course. Full attendance is mandatory from Monday morning until Friday afternoon.
Quick Facts
Format: Residential (Internat).
Group Size: 8–12 participants.
Facilitators: Always led by two certified facilitators trained by the Swedish National Defence University.