Development of Leadership

Day 1:  Foundational Principles of Leadership

• Introduction to Leadership: Explore definitions, theories, and core leadership principles.
• Self-Assessment & Leadership Styles: Identify your leadership style and its strengths and weaknesses.
• Building Self-Awareness: Develop emotional intelligence to understand your emotions and their impact on leadership behaviours.
• Setting Your Leadership Vision: Craft a personal leadership vision that guides your approach and motivates your team.
• Exercise: Leadership Style & Vision Development

Day 2:  Mastering Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Effective Communication Strategies: Develop strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills for clear, concise, and inspiring communication.
• Active Listening & Building Rapport: Learn active listening skills and techniques for building trust and rapport with team members.
• Providing Feedback & Coaching: Develop effective methods for providing constructive feedback and coaching to empower and develop team members.
• Managing Conflict Effectively: Learn strategies for addressing and resolving conflict within your team.
• Case Studies: Communication & Interpersonal Dynamics

Day 3:  Team Building & Motivation

• Understanding Team Dynamics: Explore different team types and stages of team development.
• Building High-Performing Teams: Learn strategies for team building, fostering collaboration, and creating a sense of belonging.
• Delegation & Empowerment: Develop effective delegation practices to empower and maximise team performance.
• Motivational Strategies: Learn different approaches to motivate and keep team members engaged.

Day 4:  Strategic Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

• Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Frameworks: Develop critical thinking skills and learn practical frameworks for effective decision-making.
• Problem-Solving Strategies: Hone your problem-solving skills and explore creative solutions to challenges.
• Risk Management & Contingency Planning: Learn to identify risks, assess their impact, and develop effective contingency plans.

Day 5:  Leading Change & Cultivating Innovation

• Creating a Culture of Innovation: Learn strategies to encourage creativity and innovation within your team.
• Adapting to Change & Leading Change Initiatives: Develop your ability to effectively embrace and navigate organisational change.
• Leading Through Crisis: Learn strategies for leading your team during challenging times.
• Course Recap & Action Planning: Review key learnings, set personal goals, and develop an action plan to apply your new skills back in the workplace.