Day 1: Leadership Foundations
- Understanding the evolution of leadership from past to present and future trends.
- Differentiating leadership from management and identifying key leadership functions.
- Exploring personal leadership philosophies and their impact on decision-making and leadership style.
Day 2: Leadership Styles and Approaches
- Overview of various leadership styles: transformational, transactional, servant, and situational.
- Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of different leadership approaches in diverse environments.
- Assessing one's dominant leadership style and its impact on team dynamics and organizational success.
Day 3: Core Leadership Competencies - Part 1
- Mastering the art of communication, including effective listening, articulation, and persuasion.
- Decision-making strategies and tools for making informed, strategic choices.
- Applying communication skills to foster a transparent and motivating work environment.
Day 4: Core Leadership Competencies - Part 2
- Enhancing strategic thinking to align leadership decisions with long-term organizational goals.
- Developing visionary leadership to inspire and guide teams through future challenges.
- Utilizing conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maintain team cohesion and drive progress.
Day 5: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
- Defining the five components of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills).
- Understanding the critical role emotional intelligence plays in leadership success.
- Conducting an emotional intelligence assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth.
Day 6: Leading Teams and Fostering Collaboration
- Understanding team dynamics and the stages of team development.
- Techniques for building and sustaining a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
- Cultivating leadership strategies that promote trust, communication, and shared goals among team members.
Day 7: Change Management and Innovation
- Key principles of change management and the leadership strategies that facilitate successful transitions.
- Leading through uncertainty and fostering a culture that embraces innovation.
- Identifying ways to motivate teams during periods of change while maintaining performance and morale.
Day 8: Ethical Leadership and Cultural Considerations
- The importance of ethical behaviour and integrity in leadership.
- Managing ethical dilemmas and making decisions aligned with organizational values.
- Leading across cultures, understanding cultural sensitivities, and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Day 9: Self-assessment and Continuous Growth
- Conducting leadership assessments and utilizing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Developing a personalized leadership growth plan based on individual goals and feedback.
- Creating an ongoing process for self-assessment and leadership development.
Day 10: Capstone: Real-world Application and Certification Test
- Engaging in simulation exercises and role plays based on real-world leadership scenarios.
- Completing the certification test to assess leadership knowledge and skills.
- Course wrap-up, feedback session, and discussion of next steps in leadership development.
