The course addresses the perennial differences between management and leadership. It also provides participants with an overview of emotional intelligence and examines some major leadership theories and approaches, emphasizing situational leadership. The course also addresses the role of the leader as a facilitator and change agent.
Course Methodology
The course features group activities, psychometrics, and team exercises. Also used are case studies and group debriefs.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Differentiate between the roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders
Evaluate personality styles to identify own and subordinates' strengths and areas of improvement
Examine various leadership theories with an emphasis on situational leadership
List, evaluate, and describe primary competencies of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and their significance in effective leadership
Define the role of a leader as a delegator and effectively conduct delegation meetings
Identify obstacles to change and devise a strategy for introducing change initiatives within your organization
Target Audience
Individuals in middle and senior corporate positions who wish to understand themselves better to improve their leadership skills Also, this course will benefit all other employees whose responsibilities require delegation, leading, and managing change.
Target Competencies
Leading and managing people
Self-awareness
Influencing others
Emotional intelligence
Delegating
Managing change
Course Outline
Leaders, not Managers
Definitions, similarities, and differences
Myths about leadership
The perennial question: Nature or nurture
Characteristics of admired leaders
Practices of exemplary leaders
Inspiring a shared vision
Modeling the way
Enabling others to act
Encouraging the heart
Challenging the process
The ten truths about leadership
Personal Styles and Leadership Qualities
Overview of personality types
Self-assessment, administration, and scoring
Understanding pairs of opposites
Activities to understand oneself and others
Impact of style on leadership
The Leadership Journey and Situational Leadership
Review of significant theories
Trait theories
Behavioral theories
The leadership grid
Situational leadership: Theory and simulation
Situation’s maturity level
Levels of development
Maturity levels and leadership styles
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
An overview of EI
Emotional Quotient (EQ) versus Intelligence Quotient (IQ)