Leadership Skills – Inspiration and Vision

Course duration – 1 day

“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.”

Business scenario

Look at any successful company today. One of the key factors you will find is strong leadership. Good leadership is still a vital ingredient for achievement and success. What has changed in recent times however is the concept of what leadership is and the qualities needed to be an effective leader.

H2. Who will benefit?

Managers, project managers, team leaders – anyone responsible for a team, individual or an area of work where they are required to inspire, encourage and challenge in a leadership role.

Course objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Adopt the qualities of a successful leader
• Identify your own leadership style and use it in the most effective way
• Communicate a shared vision to set direction and inspire those around you
• Influence and persuade others to enhance commitment to action
• Encourage and motivate positively
• Make the leap from manager to leader

Course content

The qualities of the successful leader

Exploring leadership issues – traditional vs modern leadership styles
Recognising leaders you admire and learning from their winning ways
Drawing out the key differences between the leader and the manager

Identifying the key skills and qualities of the effective leader – Inspirational leadership

Leading the team by example- your words and your actions
Recognising and enhancing your communication style
Building the vision and sharing it to gain commitment
Setting goals that match the organisational strategy and direction
Knowing how to create collaboration and participation

Leading and developing people

Recognising the importance of motivation
Delegating for high performance
Networking to build collaboration
Handling difficult situations with confidence to achieve constructive outcomes

Course features

Through exercises, discussion and inventories you are given the opportunity to recognise and understand your own leadership style. Action planning for future success and integrating principles into practical application.