Executive Leadership Programme (3 day)

Overview

This course is a three day programme with a blend of tutorial input, case studies, discussion groups and practical exercises. The first day begins with a Leadership Audit, helping delegates to discover how they perform and how a team develops given different leadership styles. The difference between managing and leading is explored followed by the 7 stages of business growth and the leader's role. To lead you need people who will follow, so understanding the make-up of teams and the needs of individuals is the next subject.

There is a fascinating session on coaching, perhaps one of the most overlooked of all the leadership skills. Research has revealed that coaching staff to greater personal achievement is the true hallmark of a leader. As the course develops, delegates build a solid foundation of techniques and skills essential for the effective leader. In summary, in three days, this course will change your life. Apply the techniques you will learn and you are well on the way to becoming a great leader.

This training may be available onsite; please contact us if you are interested.

Audience

This course is designed for everyone interested in Leadership Skills. Leadership has been defined as making things happen and putting your stamp on the future. Here is the course that shows you how to develop your Leadership Skills to the highest level.

Skills Gained

Course Objectives

• To improve and develop an understanding of business leadership.
• To provide a foundation from which delegates can develop their business leadership skills.
• To enable delegates to recognise the qualities required in others and use them to build stronger and more effective teams.

What You Will Gain

You will discover the attributes of good leadership and will analyse your own leadership style. By enhancing your understanding of leadership, teamworking and your own personal skills you will be better able to build and motivate your team, develop individuals and thus achieve enhanced performance from those for whom you are responsible.

Prerequisites

Delegates participate in evening syndicate exercises and are therefore expected to stay in the hotel during the course. The course fee does not include the delegate's overnight accommodation costs.

Course Outline

• Competitive Factors
• The Leadership Audit
• • How Do You Perform?

• The Hallmarks of a Successful Team
• The Challenge of Leadership
• • Managing vs. Leading

• Leadership and the 7 Stages of Business Growth
• Leadership Style
• • What is Your Natural Style?
  • Different Styles Create Different Team Climates
  • Style Flexibility
  • New Research

• Organisation and Control
• • Providing a Vision for Your Team
  • Setting Objectives and Performance Criteria
  • Getting "Buy In"

• Practical Teambuilding Exercises
• • Building Successful Teams

• The Emotionally Intelligent Leader

• Knowing Yourself and the Impact You Have on Your Team

• Team Learning Reviews
• Communication Skills
• • One of the Most Important Skills for a Leader
  • Team Communication Needs

• Growing and Strengthening Your Team
• • The Four Key Stages, Which Stage is Yours?

• Coaching: A Core Leadership Skill
• • Demonstration
  • Practice Using Live Problems

• Self Appraisal and Image
• Managing Change
• • The Key Transitions
  • Force Field Analysis
  • Practical Steps

• Motivating Your Team
• Delegation
• • Benefits, Blocks and Stages

• Stress Management
• • Symptoms: Self and Team
  • Personal Assessment

• Business Politics
• • What Drives You?
  • Different Drivers Mean Different Politics

• Action Planning For You and Your Team

Suggested Follow-on Courses

• Time Management - achieve more by working effectively.
• Presentation Skills - how to overcome nerves and present with confidence.
• Financial Awareness - everything you need to know about business finance for the non-specialist.