From Management to Leadership

This workshop is conducted in-house. Duration is three days (initially two consecutive days with the last day about a month later) to allow for thorough facilitation of the process. A maximum of 14 delegates can be accommodated at a time.

Target group

Mid and junior management and people aspiring to management. Delivery and content is adapted to the level and needs of the delegates.

Methodology

Our facilitator uses PowerPoint visual presentations, international best practice videos, role-play and case studies. The programme is a practical and participative workshop. Feedback on implementation is done in the form of presentations by delegates. The workshop is facilitated with the emphasis on practical, hands-on exercises and discussion, working within the context of the client's business environment. The emphasis is not on theory, but the practical know-how to achieve results through the people who report to you. Videos are relevant and inspirational and highlights how each one can assume leadership if they are equipped.

Objectives & outcomes

1. To elevate managers to become leaders, to think and act like leaders by creating vision and a culture of excellence.
2. To develop capable people to ensure the continuity of the business (training, development and succession planning). Succession planning is the process of looking long term to ensure that executive and management positions are occupied by qualified people promoted from within, and that employees have avenues for promotion.
3. To equip delegates to apply management and leadership principles and to encourage them to plan, lead, organize, control, delegate, direct, motivate, communicate and make decisions confidently.
4. To inform and equip delegates on the application of management functions and how they relate to the processes of running a business.
5. To equip delegates with the practical hands-on skills required to work with and achieve results through other people.
6. To enable delegates to distinguish between leaders, bosses and followers, and make an influencing difference in their work environment.

Outline

Module 1: Introduction. Why this programme? Expectations and daily challenges of delegates.

Management Functions - an overview

• Planning: setting objectives with your people
• Organizing: achieving results through your people
• Directing / leading: setting the example, developing people
• Coordinating: developing self-confidence in your people and team synergy
• Communicating: giving and receiving feedback, handling criticism
• Delegating: the seal of recognition, reflection and trust
• Controlling: measuring and evaluating work performance and results
• Decision making and problem solving: dealing with non-performers
• Motivating: rewarding and recognizing achievement

Module 2: Creating a culture of excellence.

• The nature of management versus leadership
• Understanding & motivating people - getting "inside their heads".
• Identifying personality styles
• Identifying management styles & techniques
• Identifying leadership styles & techniques

Conclusion: Application. Where to now?

What do successful leaders do?

Creating and transferring vision.