From Manager to Leader: Effective Leadership Skills

From Manager to Leader: Effective Leadership Skills

• Everyone can learn to lead more effectively Leaders do not have to be born they can be made. Many people think that leadership is part of your character, but leadership is a competency like any other and everyone can improve their ability to lead. On this course delegates will learn what it is effective leaders actually do and develop plans for doing something similar in their own organisations
• Be empowered by decision models to help you chose the best approach to leadership in a range of situations Effective leaders do not just have one style of leadership they change their style to meet the situation. These models will help you to think effectively about your choices when it comes to matching your leadership style to the requirements of the situation and the people you are managing.
• Learn how the same leadership strategies can help you meet the needs of both your organisation and your staff Understand what really motivates staff and how to increase staff motivation through your own actions. Discover how implementing straight forward ideas from research on happiness and positive psychology can result in increased staff well being as well as improved performance by staff.
• Lead in Line with Your Values Effective leaders are true to themselves and to their values. Delegates will explore how being Authentic and encouraging staff to be the same will increase cohesion and team effectiveness.

Course Outline:

09.45 Registration & refreshments
10.00 Introduction
10.15 What is Leadership - Leadership Appreciative Inquiry
10.45 "The Apprentice" -Leadership in Action
11.15 Refreshments
11.30 Problem Solving Exercise - Leading by Process
12.15 The Choice is Yours - Leadership Judgement
13.00 Lunch
14.00 "In You We Trust" - Situational Leadership
14.45 Motivation - getting the best from staff, (and your self!)
15.15 Refreshments
15.30 Leadership Coat of Arms - Values Driven Leadership and Making a Difference
16.15 Plenary
16.30 Finish