High Impact Leadership - Module 3 - Leadership Skills

Introduction

Leadership can make the critical difference in an organisation's performance. The research in leadership challenges discovered through studies involving more than 350,000 leaders that exemplary leadership improves morale and productivity. Exemplary leaders are perceived by others to be more effective.

They are able to :

• be more effective in meeting job-related demands
• be more successful at representing their units to upper management
• create higher performing teams
• increase motivational levels and willingness to work hard
• reduce absenteeism and turnover rates
• possess high degrees of credibility

Anyone can take the helm in calm seas. In times of turbulence, chaos, change - times like ours - we need skilled and experienced leaders to guide us through stormy seas.

As Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner remarked:"What we have discovered, and rediscovered, is that leadership is not the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It is a process ordinary people use when they are bringing forth the best from themselves and others".

Good leadership is perhaps the most important competitive advantage an organisation can have.

This module seeks to inspire participants, and through them, their families and work teams, to leverage their strengths and opportunities to create successful lives through effective leadership, by adding value and making a difference to the world in which we live.

Designed For

This module is designed for all those who are developing themselves into Leadership positions.

Competencies Addressed

• Team Leadership
• Impact and Influence

Durations

2 Days

Workshop Objectives

On completion of this module, participants will be able to:

• Identify your own leadership strengths and areas to improve.
• Consider your fundamental values and beliefs by completing the Leadership Practices Inventory.
• Understand the building blocks of inspiring a shared vision.
• Identify opportunities to take the risks needed for growth.
• Examine enabling and disabling behaviours
• Explore the effects of personal recognition.
• Have fun while working hard.
• Manage Performance by engaging employees.

Model Reference

Bob Pike's High Impact Presentation Skills Model

Learning Approach

The session will be practical and intensive with experiential learning tools, lectures, discussion, case studies, small group activities and videos will be used at the workshop.

Course Outline

The Five Leadership Practices

1. Model the Way
   - Find Your Voice by clarifying your personal values
   - Set the Example by aligning actions with shared values.
2. Inspire a Shared Vision
   - Envision the Future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities.
   - Enlist Others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.
3. Challenge the Process
   - Search for Opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change grow and improve.
   - Experiment and Take Risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from mistakes.
4. Enable Other to Act
   - Foster Collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust.
   - Strengthen Others by sharing power and discretion.
5. Encourage the Heart
   - Recognise Contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence.
   - Celebrate the Values and Victories by creating a spirit of community.