Types of Leadership Training Programs Leadership training can take many forms, from short workshops that last only a few hours and focus on a narrow set of skills to programs that last for a year or more and wide range of skills. Many consulting companies conduct short leadership workshops that are open to managers from different organizations. Other consulting companies design leadership training programs tailored to the needs of particular organization. Most universities offer management development programs (e.g., Executive MBA) that can be attended on a part-time basis. Many organizations compensate employees for the cost of attending outside workshops and courses. Some large organizations (e.g., General Electric, Motorola, Toyota, Unilever) operate a management training center or corporate university for employees (Fulmer, 1997; Meister, 1994).