Effective Team Leadership

Senior and middle managers in many organizations are saddled with sundry operational responsibilities. But in the midst of all of these daily chores, they have to retain the ability to think and act strategically; manage clearly defined lines of communication; develop their people; learn to vary their leadership styles and create an inspiring work environment. This programme is designed to help participants lead effectively.

Learning Objectives

• At the end of the course, by applying what is learnt, participants will be able to
• Have a well rounded understanding of leadership principles and practice
• Know how to use appropriate coaching and mentoring behaviours
• Become more flexible and adaptive leaders
• Inspire their teams to excellencethrough emotional leadership

Learning Methodology

• There will be a dynamicblend of the following:
• Facilitator-led presentations
• Case Studies
• Action Learning
• Leadership Self Awareness

Programme Outline

Module 1: The New Leadership Challenge

• Facilitator-led presentations
• Realities of change
• Myths of leadership
• Changing role of the manager
• Leading vs. managing

Module 2: Understanding Team Dynamics

• Facilitator-led presentations
• Team working
• Building the team
• Empowerment
• Managing team conflict

Module 3: Emotional Leadership

• Facilitator-led presentations
• Building the motivational environment
• Communicating with employees
• Handling difficult employees
• Nurturing trust

Module 4: Developing The Team Through Coaching and Mentoring

• Facilitator-led presentations
• Effective coaching conversations
• Coaching styles
• Coaching principles
• Handling performance problems through coaching
• Creating a mentoring relationship

Module 5: Situational Leadership

• Facilitator-led presentations
• Understanding your leadership style
• Skills ofdiagnosis
• Skills of flexibility
• Matching leadership style to developmentallevel