By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Understand the key attributes and qualities that define a professional leader.
- Be able to develop and refine their leadership style to suit different organisational contexts.
- Learn strategies for effective decision-making and problem-solving in leadership roles.
- Gain skills in motivating and inspiring teams for optimal performance.
- Understand how to manage and lead change within their teams and organisations.
- Enhance their communication, influence, and negotiation skills to drive leadership success.
DAY 1
Introduction to Professional Leadership
- Defining leadership: Key attributes and qualities of a professional leader
- Understanding different leadership styles and their impact
- Self-assessment: Identifying your current leadership style
- Developing emotional intelligence for effective leadership
- Case study: Leadership challenges and opportunities
- Group discussion: Personal leadership goals and expectations
DAY 2
Effective Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
- The role of decision-making in leadership
- Frameworks for effective decision-making
- Problem-solving techniques for leaders
- Practical exercises: Solving real-world leadership problems
- Tools for assessing risks and making informed decisions
- Role play: Leading teams through decision-making processes
DAY 3
Motivating and Inspiring Teams
- Understanding team dynamics and how to leverage them
- Techniques for motivating diverse teams
- Leadership communication: Inspiring trust and commitment
- Setting clear goals and expectations to drive performance
- Group activity: Building team cohesion and morale
- Real-life examples: Motivational leaders and their strategies
DAY 4
Leading Change and Driving Innovation
- The role of leadership in managing and leading change
- Strategies for overcoming resistance to change
- Leading teams through uncertainty and transformation
- Cultivating innovation within your team or organisation
- Group discussions: Overcoming common barriers to change
- Practical exercises: Leading a change initiative
DAY 5
Communication, Influence, and Negotiation Skills
- Building strong communication skills for leadership
- The art of influence: Leading without authority
- Negotiation tactics and strategies for leaders
- Effective listening and feedback in leadership
- Final case study: Applying leadership principles in complex situations
- Wrap-up: Action plan for leadership development and next steps
