Leadership And Influence

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Who Would Benefit from this course

Managers and leaders who want to understand leadership more deeply and to improve their leadership and influence.  In this age where there is a shortage of strong leaders, this course  will give participants a wider knowledge of the theories and practical principles that guide leadership, including leading, directing, coaching, delegating, vision-casting and inspiration.

Course Objectives

  • Define “leadership”
  • Explain the Great Man Theory
  • Explain the Trait Theory
  • Understand Transformational Leadership
  • Understand the people you lead and how to adapt your leadership styles
  • Explain leading by Directing
  • Explain leading by Coaching
  • Explain leading by Participating
  • Explain leading by Delegating
  • Intro to Kouzes and Posner
  • Conduct a personal inventory
  • Create an action plan
  • Establish personal goals

Benefit for You

You will understand leadership principles and learn practical methods to improve your leadership style.  Gain an appreciation for characteristics of a good leader and the importance of different leadership styles, with practical steps to develop your personal style.

Benefit for Your Company

Your leaders and managers will have a deeper understanding of what a good leader is, and be equipped with practical methods to improve and develop their personal leadership style over the years to come.

Course Duration

3 day Level 2 course.

Programme Content

  • The Evolution of Leadership
  • Defining Leadership
  • Characteristics of a Leader
  • Leadership Principles
  • A Brief History of Leadership
  • Three Theories of Leadership
  • Situational Leadership
  • Situational Leadership: Telling
  • Situational Leadership: Selling
  • Situational Leadership: Participating
  • Situational Leadership: Delegating
  • A Personal Inventory
  • An Introduction to Kouzes and Posner
  • A Personal Inventory
  • Creating an Action Plan
  • Modeling the Way
  • Determining Your Way
  • Being an Inspirational Role Model
  • Influencing Others’ Perspectives
  • Inspiring a Shared Vision
  • Choosing Your Vision
  • Communicating Your Vision
  • Identifying the Benefit for Others
  • Challenging the Process              
  • Think outside the Box
  • Developing Your Inner Innovator
  • Seeing Room for Improvement
  • Lobbying for Change
  • Enabling Others to Act
  • Encouraging Growth in Others
  • Creating Mutual Respect
  • The Importance of Trust
  • Encouraging the Heart
  • Sharing Rewards
  • Celebrating Accomplishments
  • Making Celebration Part of Your Culture             
  • Basic Influencing Skills
  • The Art of Persuasion
  • The Principles of Influence
  • Creating an Impact
  • Setting Goals
  • Setting SMART Goals
  • Creating a Long-Term Plan
  • Creating a Support System