Leadership Excellence for Goal Achievement

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program provides a comprehensive overview of effective leadership and management practices, focusing on the key differences and how they impact organizational success. It empowers participants to implement strategic leadership techniques, build high-performing teams, and enhance project management skills.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between leadership and management, applying leadership theories to strategic goals.

• Develop and communicate a clear leadership vision aligned with organizational goals.

• Improve dialogue and conflict resolution with managers, enhancing communication.

• Build high-performing, collaborative teams, fostering creativity and morale.

• Apply essential project management techniques to ensure successful project completion.

Targeted Audience:

• Strategic Planners.

• Managers and Supervisors.

• Team and Project Leaders.

• Employees in Management or Consulting Roles.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Leadership vs. Management:

• Understand major leadership theories.

• Explore leadership, ethics, and organizational links.

• Analyze leadership versus management impacts.

• Adapt theories to different contexts.

• Influence of leadership on strategic goals.

Unit 2:

Defining Leadership Vision and Principles:

• Build a strong leadership foundation.

• Set and measure leadership goals.

• Create and align vision structures.

• Communicate vision effectively.

• Align personal and organizational goals.

Unit 3:

Effective Dialogue with Managers:

• Align actions with vision.

• Increase self-awareness and address blind spots.

• Manage miscommunications and perceptions.

• Implement strategies for effective dialogue.

• Develop conflict resolution and feedback skills.

Unit 4:

Procedures, Priorities, and Balance:

• Clarify priorities and manage time.

• Balance work, career, and personal life.

• Implement procedures for effective work.

• Align daily activities with vision.

• Ensure effective work-life balance.

Unit 5:

Developing Employees:

• Train to enhance employee performance.

• Address why high performers are neglected.

• Support employee career development.

• Use motivational strategies effectively.

• Set clear expectations and provide feedback.

Unit 6:

Team Building:

• Overcome common team challenges.

• Lead meetings to boost participation.

• Develop team creativity and problem-solving.

• Techniques to build high-performance teams.

• Foster team collaboration and morale.

Unit 7:

Building Bridges and Facilitating:

• Importance of building alliances and relationships beyond immediate boundaries.

• Bridge gaps within the organization.

• Connect core groups and constituencies.

• Facilitate collaboration across departments.

• Strengthen internal and external networks.

Unit 8:

Teaching and Learning:

• Foster continuous development and renewal.

• Adjust vision and plan for growth.

• Implement individual and institutional education plans.

• Promote a learning culture within the organization.

• Develop strategies for ongoing professional development.

Unit 9:

Communication and Collaboration:

• Enhance communication skills for team collaboration.

• Develop active listening and clear articulation.

• Foster open communication and feedback.

• Build a culture of constructive criticism.

• Implement strategies for effective teamwork.

Unit 10:

Project Management Fundamentals:

• Learn key project management principles.

• Understand project lifecycle and key processes.

• Apply project management tools and techniques.

• Manage project initiation, planning, execution, and closure.

• Develop skills for successful project completion.