From Manager to Leader
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From Manager to Leader
Melbourne
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Townsville
Duration
1 Day (9:00 am – 4:30 pm)Meals Provided
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Course Overview
Leadership is about making people want to achieve their goals and is about influencing rather than telling.
Although your position as a manager, supervisor or team leader gives you the authority to accomplish certain tasks and objectives in the organisation, this power does not make you a leader, it simply makes you the boss!
Expected Outcomes
- Differentiate what it takes to be a leader as opposed to a manager.
- Define the essential characteristics of a true leader.
- Understand emotional intelligence and how Emotional Intelligence (EI) relates to leadership.
- Be able to focus less on traits and more on relationships.
- Understand the different types of leadership power what this is based on.
- Identify in what circumstances to use different types of influencing styles.
- Understand the different generations and how this influences your approach to leadership.
Who Should Attend this Course
Experienced managers wanting to learn techniques to maximise results through improved leadership skills.
Core Learning and Development Competencies
This course has been designed to support the development of the following core competency areas identified to facilitate individual and organisational success:
- Approachability
- Command Skills
- Integrity and trust
- Interpersonal savvy
- Motivating others
Topics Covered [Click to Show All]
By understanding the difference, you can begin the transition.
Personal qualities of leaders
Checklist of leader characteristics, qualities and attributes a leader should possess.
Leadership competencies—understand the five leadership competencies and how they apply to differing contexts.
Emotional intelligence—know your EI and how it impacts your leadership outcomes.
The importance of self-awareness—examine the importance of self awareness using the Johari Window Model .
Values—develop a values matrix for your key people.
Developing trusting relationships—unlock what matters to others to motivate and stimulate them.
Types of leadership power—understand the seven types of leadership power and application.
Understanding generations—explore generational diversity and leadership implications.
“Excellent—I would certainly recommend to others and consider further training.”
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