LEADER EFFECTIVENESS

Description. In today's business environment, managers know that the best way to ensure project success is to build a motivated and committed project team. High-performance teams are the result of an exemplary leader who creates the conditions in which individual team members can contribute their best.

In this course, you gain the knowledge to build cohesive, high-performance teams. Through practical workshops, you learn how to transition to a leader who can inspire a diverse team to work together and keep projects on track.

Objectives. At the end of the 16-hr seminar/workshop, the participants shall be able to:
  * Identify behaviors that inhibit your success as a leader;
  * Discover techniques that will enable you to build trust and rapport with your
     subordinates while maintaining your leadership credibility;
  * Identify effective leadership characteristics; and
  * Express your SMART commitment to further improve your work situation.

Methodology. The seminar-workshop will make use of substantial lecturettes, structured learning experiences, role playing and group discussions, and presentations.

Who should attend. This course is valuable for anyone who wants to develop high-performing teams.

Outline
The Definitions of Leadership
  * Why Followers Follow
  * The Law of Influence
  * The 10 Power Tools

Enhancing the Leader in You
  * The Attributes of an Effective Coach
  * Putting First Things First
  * Creating Positive Employee Behaviors
  * Taking Corrective Action
  * Enhancing Team Effectiveness

Developing Your Most Important Asset: People
  * Making Everyday Use of Your Listening Skills
  * Giving Effective Feedback
  * Motivating for Results

Climbing the Steps to Leadership
  * Attitude and Attitude Change
  * Discovering What Makes Your Followers Tick
  * Developing Personal Discipline

Integration and Action Planning

Duration: 16hours