Leadership Workshops

Winston Churchill observed that leadership involves taking people in a direction they would not otherwise go. Great managers help others see what can be accomplished and provide the spark, inspiration, and direction needed to help them get there. In this workshop you will study and learn to apply various leadership models that will help people move in new and more productive directions.

By attending this workshop you will be able to:

• Identify the main obstacles to effective leadership in the organization
• Understand the nature of leadership - both formal and lateral
• Understand a range of leadership skills
• Use the skills and processes presented techniques to improve the quality of leadership
• Explain the benefits of having effective leadership in the organization

Leaders are those who influence others to enact change, embrace improvement, and achieve inspiring goals. Delegation has always been an essential competency for leaders and managers. In today's leaner, more productive workplace, the ability to delegate effectively is now a survival skill for organizational success. This workshop will help you take a new look at an old skill and help you understand what delegating really involves and learn to make confident delegating choices.

By attending this workshop you will be able to:

• Outline the relationship between leadership and delegation
• Understand the four main approaches to Leadership
• Identify three important key terms in the process of delegation
  • Accountability,
  • Authority
  • Responsibility
• Develop an action plan for effective delegation on the job

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How do you influence people you don't supervise directly to get the results you need?  Whether you're dealing with your colleagues, employees or senior management, the ability to win respect, influence people and cultivate cooperation is essential to your professional success. The ability to adapt quickly and work with others to achieve desired results is crucial – especially when you don't have the authority to command their cooperation. In this workshop you will learn the key elements of influencing others when there is lack of authority: personal power, persuasion, and negotiation.

By attending this workshop you will be able to:

• Outline the relationship between leadership and influence
• Understand the four main approaches to leadership
• Understand how to build relationships
• Appreciate different methods and zones of influence
• Effectively employ nine influence tactics

Effective organizations are frequently a harmonious blend of effective long-term strategy, leadership and a culture that brings out the best in all employees. In this workshop, you will learn the characteristics of an effective organization, the role culture plays in driving long-term organizational success, and how leaders bring synergy and focus to the strategic effort.

By attending this workshop you will be able to:

• Understand the key attributes of an effective organization
• Understand the role of culture in achieving strategic objectives
• Understand how to shape the culture of an organization
• Understand the role leaders play in setting strategic objectives and aligning employee efforts to achieve those objectives
• Recognize how leadership style influence individual and organizational success
• Develop an action plan for ensuring a well defined strategy while enhancing leadership capabilities and organizational culture