This course is ideal for new or experienced supervisors and managers in any function within the organisation, as well as for individuals who want to become better at understanding and managing themselves and lead others. The course is also perfect for those looking for a refresher course, new perspective or inspiration on the course subject.
Duration
2 Days
Programme Overview
This course is designed for supervisors, managers, and individuals at any level within the organisation, looking to sharpen their leadership capabilities, aspiring to learn more about themselves and interested in using their influencing skills to manage and lead others. The course takes the participants on a journey of self-discovery and self-reflection and teaches them strategies and skills that will make them shine and thrive in their jobs as well as in their personal lives.
Objectives
Recognise strengths and blind spots in themselves and others
Increase their self-awareness for better self-management
Plan and set goals and directions based on values and aspirations
Earn the trust and build relationships
Influence others from a position of authority, even without formal authority
Lead for long-term results
Methodology
This course relies primarily on self-assessment tools to diagnose, discover and explain the participant's ability to manage and lead others. Group presentations, discussions, role-plays and case analysis will also be used.
Course Outline
Module 1: Self-Awareness: A Point of Departure
Assessing your self-awareness
Why increase your self-awareness
How to increase your self-awareness
Self-awareness questionnaire
Summarizing your self-awareness profile
Module 2: Self-Management: Clarifying Values, Setting Goals, and Planning
What is meant by self-management
Self-management, personal and social skills
Self-management skills and lifelong learning
How well do you plan and set goals
What are your values
Personal goal setting
Personal mission statements
Strategies for effective goal setting
Module 3: Self-Awareness and Communication
How is self-awareness being taught
Why become self-aware
What is self-awareness
Self-monitoring versus self-awareness
Myths about self-awareness
Self-concept: who are you?
Self-concept versus self-image
The spiritual self
How does the self-concept develop
Self-concept: communicating with others
Self-concept: association with groups
Module 4: Delivering an Effective Presentation
Definition of ‘persuading’
Persuading strategies
Persuasion tactics
Improving your persuasive skills
Module 5: Transforming Others with Influence and Inspiration
Transformational leadership defined
Transformational leadership and charisma
A model of transformational leadership
Transformational leadership factors
Transactional leadership factors
Other transformational perspectives
How does the transformational approach to leadership work?
