Certified Leadership Programme

Day 1: Leadership Foundations

• Understanding the evolution of leadership from past to present and future trends.
• Differentiating leadership from management and identifying key leadership functions.
• Exploring personal leadership philosophies and their impact on decision-making and leadership style.

Day 2: Leadership Styles and Approaches

• Overview of various leadership styles: transformational, transactional, servant, and situational.
• Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of different leadership approaches in diverse environments.
• Assessing one's dominant leadership style and its impact on team dynamics and organizational success.

Day 3: Core Leadership Competencies - Part 1

• Mastering the art of communication, including effective listening, articulation, and persuasion.
• Decision-making strategies and tools for making informed, strategic choices.
• Applying communication skills to foster a transparent and motivating work environment.

Day 4: Core Leadership Competencies - Part 2

• Enhancing strategic thinking to align leadership decisions with long-term organizational goals.
• Developing visionary leadership to inspire and guide teams through future challenges.
• Utilizing conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maintain team cohesion and drive progress.

Day 5: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

• Defining the five components of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills).
• Understanding the critical role emotional intelligence plays in leadership success.
• Conducting an emotional intelligence assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth.

Day 6: Leading Teams and Fostering Collaboration

• Understanding team dynamics and the stages of team development.
• Techniques for building and sustaining a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Cultivating leadership strategies that promote trust, communication, and shared goals among team members.

Day 7: Change Management and Innovation

• Key principles of change management and the leadership strategies that facilitate successful transitions.
• Leading through uncertainty and fostering a culture that embraces innovation.
• Identifying ways to motivate teams during periods of change while maintaining performance and morale.

Day 8: Ethical Leadership and Cultural Considerations

• The importance of ethical behaviour and integrity in leadership.
• Managing ethical dilemmas and making decisions aligned with organizational values.
• Leading across cultures, understanding cultural sensitivities, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Day 9: Self-assessment and Continuous Growth

• Conducting leadership assessments and utilizing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Developing a personalized leadership growth plan based on individual goals and feedback.
• Creating an ongoing process for self-assessment and leadership development.

Day 10: Capstone: Real-world Application and Certification Test

• Engaging in simulation exercises and role plays based on real-world leadership scenarios.
• Completing the certification test to assess leadership knowledge and skills.
• Course wrap-up, feedback session, and discussion of next steps in leadership development.