Leadership and Essential Management Skills

Leadership and Essential Management Skills

Course Overview

This 5-day intensive course is designed to equip participants with critical management and leadership skills necessary for navigating the modern workplace. The course covers core areas including leadership, communication skills, change adaptation, decision making, creativity, and delegation. Through a mix of lectures, interactive workshops, case studies, and group discussions, participants will develop practical skills that can be immediately applied in their roles.

Target Audience

⦁ Mid-level managers seeking to enhance their leadership and management capabilities.
⦁ Team leaders and supervisors looking to develop more effective communication and delegation strategies.
⦁ Aspiring leaders and professionals preparing for management roles within their organizations.
⦁ Project managers who need to improve their decision-making and change management skills.
⦁ Strategic Planning Officers / Professionals

Course Objectives

⦁ Understand and apply key leadership principles to inspire and guide their teams towards achieving organizational goals.
⦁ Enhance communication skills for effective interpersonal interactions and conflict resolution.
⦁ Develop strategies to adapt to and lead change within their organizations, minimizing resistance and maximizing engagement.
⦁ Make informed and effective decisions using critical thinking and problem-solving techniques.
⦁ Cultivate creativity within themselves and their teams to foster innovation and improve problem-solving.
⦁ Master the art of delegation to empower team members, enhance productivity, and ensure efficient workflow management.

Day-by-Day Course Outline

Day 1: Leadership Fundamentals

⦁ Leadership Theories and Styles
⦁ Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
⦁ Developing a Leadership Vision and Mission
⦁ Self-Assessment: Identifying Your Leadership Style

Learning Outcome:

⦁ Understand different leadership styles and when to apply them.
⦁ Learn how to develop a personal leadership philosophy.
⦁ Explore the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.

Day 2: Effective Communication Skills

⦁ Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
⦁ Active Listening Techniques
⦁ Conflict Resolution and Mediation
⦁ Constructive Feedback and Criticism

Learning Outcome:

⦁ Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
⦁ Develop active listening techniques to better understand team needs.
⦁ Learn conflict resolution strategies to maintain a positive work environment.

Day 3: Change Adaptation and Management

⦁ Understanding Change Models (e.g., Kotter’s 8-Step Process)
⦁ Leading Through Change: Strategies and Techniques
⦁ Managing Resistance to Change
⦁ Communicating Change Effectively

Learning Outcome:

⦁ Understand the stages of change and how to lead teams through them.
⦁ Learn techniques for managing resistance to change.
⦁ Develop a change management plan.

Day 4: Decision-Making and Creativity

⦁ Decision-Making Models (e.g., Rational, Intuitive)
⦁ Problem-Solving Techniques
⦁ Creativity in Leadership: Fostering Innovation
⦁ Overcoming Decision-Making Biases

Learning Outcome:

⦁ Develop critical thinking skills for better decision-making.
⦁ Learn different decision-making models.
⦁ Foster creativity to enhance problem-solving and innovation.

Day 5: Mastering Delegation

⦁ The Art and Science of Delegation
⦁ Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Delegation
⦁ Empowering Team Members through Delegation
⦁ Monitoring and Providing Feedback on Delegated Tasks

Learning Outcome:

⦁ Learn the importance of delegation in leadership.
⦁ Identify tasks that can and should be delegated.
⦁ Develop strategies for effective delegation and follow-up.

By the End of the Course, Participants Will Learn:

• The ability to inspire and guide teams by applying key leadership principles.
• Enhanced communication skills for improved interpersonal interactions and conflict resolution.
• Strategies to lead and adapt to change effectively within their organizations.
• Techniques for making informed and effective decisions using critical thinking and problem-solving.
• How to foster creativity within their teams to drive innovation and solve problems efficiently.
• Mastery of delegation techniques to empower team members and ensure efficient workflow management.

Course Delivery Methods

• Lectures and expert-led presentations.
• Interactive workshops with practical exercises.
• Case studies and real-world scenarios.
• Group discussions and peer learning.
• Role-playing and simulation activities to reinforce key concepts.

Course Dates and Venue locations:

Course Dates:

08 Dec – 12 Dec 2024

Course Locations:

Double Tree by Hilton London Kensington

The Certificate:

ARUK Training provides by upon the end of course a Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.

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4750 £ (Inc. VAT)