Course Details

In this course you will understand leadership principles and learn practical methods to improve your leadership style. Gain an appreciation for characteristics of a good leader and the importance of different leadership styles, with practical steps to develop your personal style.

Course contents:

• The Evolution of Leadership
• Defining Leadership
• Characteristics of a Leader
• Leadership Principles
• A Brief History of Leadership
• Three Theories of Leadership
• Situational Leadership
• Situational Leadership: Telling
• Situational Leadership: Selling
• Situational Leadership: Participating
• Situational Leadership: Delegating
• A Personal Inventory
• An Introduction to Kouzes and Posner
• A Personal Inventory
• Creating an Action Plan
• Modeling the Way
• Determining Your Way
• Being an Inspirational Role Model
• Influencing Others’ Perspectives
• Inspiring a Shared Vision
• Choosing Your Vision
• Communicating Your Vision
• Identifying the Benefit for Others
• Challenging the Process              
• Think outside the Box
• Developing Your Inner Innovator
• Seeing Room for Improvement
• Lobbying for Change
• Enabling Others to Act
• Encouraging Growth in Others
• Creating Mutual Respect
• The Importance of Trust
• Encouraging the Heart
• Sharing Rewards
• Celebrating Accomplishments
• Making Celebration Part of Your Culture             
• Basic Influencing Skills
• The Art of Persuasion
• The Principles of Influence
• Creating an Impact
• Setting Goals
• Setting SMART Goals
• Creating a Long-Term Plan
• Creating a Support System