This course is designed for supervisors, managers, and individuals at any level within the organization who want to sharpen their leadership capabilities, aspire to learn more about themselves, and are interested in using their influencing skills to manage and lead others. The course takes the participants on a journey of self-discovery and self-reflection and trains them on strategies and skills that will make them shine and thrive in their jobs and personal lives.
Course Methodology
This course uses self-assessment tools to diagnose, discover, and explain the participants’ ability to manage and lead others. It will also use group presentations, discussions, role-plays, and case analyses.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Increase their self-awareness for better self-management
Plan and set goals and directions based on values and aspirations
Earn the trust of others and get results with leadership coaching
Persuade others by using persuasive strategies and techniques
Inspire growth and lead others for long-term results
Target Audience
This course is ideal for new or experienced supervisors and managers in any function within the organization and for individuals who want to better understand and manage themselves and lead others. The course is also perfect for those looking for a refresher course, a new perspective, or inspiration on the course subject.
Target Competencies
Working productively with others
Communicating and emphatic listening
Planning and goal-setting
Self-Awareness
Coaching skills
Influencing and persuasion skills
Leadership skills
Course Outline
Self-Awareness: A Point of Departure
Assessing your self-awareness
Why increase your self-awareness?
How to increase your self-awareness
Self-awareness questionnaires
Emotional intelligence questionnaire
Assertiveness questionnaire
Institute Behavioral Profile
Summarizing your self-awareness profile
Self-Management: Clarifying Values, Setting Goals, and Planning
What is meant by self-management?
Self-management, personal and social skills
Self-management skills and lifelong learning
How well do you plan and set goals?
What are your personal values?
Personal goal-setting
Personal mission statements
Strategies for effective goal-setting
Leading Others with Active Coaching
Characteristics of an ideal coach
How a good coach is described
Seven masterful coaching personality traits
Myths and realities
Seven communication principles for coaching
Gathering good information with EARS
Good habits of effective listeners
Leadership coaching styles: What kind of coach are you?
Persuading Others with Tact and Diplomacy
Definition of ‘Persuasion’
Persuasion strategies: Credibility
Persuasion strategies: Logical reasoning
Persuasion strategies: Emotional appeal
Improving your persuasive skills
Persuasive skills in formal presentations
Persuasion versus negotiation
The art of persuasion: Thirty proven tips and techniques
Transforming Others with Influence and Inspiration
Transformational leadership defined
Transformational leadership and charisma
A model of transformational leadership
Transformational leadership factors
Transactional leadership factors
Other transformational perspectives
How does the transformational approach to leadership work?