Leadership for Managers
What makes the difference between indifferent, average and exceptional performance? It has been acknowledged that effective leadership delivers exceptional results. Effective leaders empower their organisation to create an environment where people feel significant, learning and competence matter, people are part of the team, work is exciting, where quality matters and dedication to work energises effort. An effective leader marshals his limited resources to deliver exceptional results.
Are leaders born or can they be developed? While some leaders are born with an innate ability, it is well conceded that leadership skills can be developed.
It is often asked, “Is there a best style of leadership?” Leadership is basically situational – the effectiveness of a particular leadership style is contingent upon the situation in which it is used. Most effective leaders appear to exhibit a degree of versatility and flexibility that enables them to adapt their behavior to the changing and contradictory demands made on them.
In the present era of rapid change leadership is critical. Navigating in uncharted waters and complex situations requires skill and wisdom. Leadership for Managers is designed to equip you with the insights, skills and confidence to enhance your leadership effectiveness and maximise your potential to meet these challenges robustly.
This is an interactive learning opportunity that examines the role of leaders in their own development and the development of their teams. The design incorporates self-reflection exercises, group work, presentations and case studies to engage participants in thought-provoking discussions.
The seminar is based on the theory of situational leadership developed by Dr Kenneth Blanchard and uses a Hollywood film (12 O’clock High – starring Gregory Peck) as a case study to anchor the learning.
Salient Features:
At the end of the workshop you would :
· Be familiar with the historical development in leadership theory.
· Be familiar with the theory of Situational Leadership.
· Have the ability to identify different situations and the appropriate leadership styles.
· Have the versatility and flexibility to adapt the leadership style to the changing and contradictory demands.
· Managing for exceptional results with dynamic goal setting, feedback and control and corrective action.
· Develop a strategy suitable to your situation.
Methodology
· The programme would be entirely based on interactive adult learning process.
· Presentations
· Discussions
· Case Studies / Exercises· Films (Hollywood film – 12 O’clock High starring Gregory Peck)
· Simulation and experiential learning be supplemented by concept building lecture.
· Reading material and tools shall also be used to facilitate learning.
You will be a part of a learning community with the opportunity to learn and develop through experience. Group work will provide you an opportunity to learn more about how you influence and motivate others. You will support, challenge and learn from other managers, developing a high level of trust and mutual respect. The case studies and film will anchor the learning in memory for instant recall at any time over the years for your benefit.
Learning Objectives
· Defining leadership
· Historical development in leadership theory
· Approaches to understand leadership
· Desired traits of leaders
· Roles played at different levels in the hierarchy versus needed skills
· Identifying personal leadership style and comparing with any given situation
· Understanding Situational Leadership Model
· Understanding different leadership styles
· Assessing the Developmental Level of the team members
· Building winning teams
· Building cohesiveness in team
· Building motivated and effective teams
· Obstacles to effective team work
· Leader’s role in addressing team issues
· Managing relationships to achieve goals
· Communicating effectively in teams
· Receiving and delivering feedback
· Giving timely and productive feedback
· Leading through conflict situations
· Understanding the antecedents to conflicts
· Developing the next level of potentials within the organization
· Developing subordinates through coaching
· Developing team members through delegation
Programme Schedule
Day 1
Session 1
Course Introduction
· Introduction
· Program Objectives
· Delegates requirements for the course.
Session 2
Review of Leadership Theories & Situational Leadership
· Review of development of Leadership Theories over the years
· Trait Approach, Fatal Flaws, Attitudinal Approach, Managerial Grid
· Situational Leadership styles
· Development Level of Followers
· Matching Leadership Style to the Situation
Session 3
Introduction to the Case Study & Viewing Film
· Introduction to the case study.
· Defining the task.
· Viewing film 12 O’clock High – starring Gregory Peck
Session 4
Discussions on the Case Study
· Discussions on the case study
· Extracting the learning points from the case study
Day 2
Session 1
Exercises / Anchoring the learning
· Exercises
· Developing a personal strategy
· Anchoring the learning.
Session 2
Valedictory Session
· Replying to Questions of Participants and Clarification of Doubts.
· Feed Back of the Programme.
Benefits to you and your Organization
At the end of the program you will be a more confident and effective leader with a greater understanding of your own behavior and its impact on others.
The program will help you increase your contribution to your organization, and make sustainable changes to your leadership and enhance your effectiveness. You will be a high contributing and more self-aware leader-manager.