Leadership Essentials Program

Training Days

up to 7 non-consecutive days

Inclusions

Self-Assessment Tools

Cohort Size

up to 18 participants

Delivery Method

Face-to-face

This is a Leadership Program, designed to be delivered over a period of 3-6 months

Program Overview

Do you already know the areas in which your leadership team needs to develop?

Every organisation is different, and so are their needs when it comes to developing team leaders, supervisors and managers.

As a collective, they may excel in some areas however need development in others. This course allows you to pick and choose the topics to specifically meet the needs of your team.

Once you have a clear understanding of the areas that your leadership team needs to develop, you can use the “pick and mix” approach to customise the training course, maximising its effectiveness and impact on organisational performance.

Duration and Delivery

This course consists of up to seven modules.

You can select which module/s suit your needs or pick all 7 modules.

One to Seven full day sessions (8 hours per day)

Delivered face-to-face for up to 18 participants.

Course Customisation

To ensure our training meets the specific needs of your organisation, our Instructional Design Team will facilitate a virtual meeting to customise and contextualise the content.

This includes the activities in line with your workplace procedures and practices, and develop suitable activities, scenarios, and workplace application strategies to ensure meaningful outcomes.

Course Inclusions

Workbooks – a take-away workbook of content, activities and notes (from each module)
Diagnostic Tools – the course includes a range of online self-assessment tools: Leadership Style, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Style and Response to Conflict
Customisation is included in the course cost

Optional Extras

Optional: 180° Online Leadership and Management Behavioural Survey (if all 4 modules are completed over a minimum 4 month period) – Conducted pre-and-post course to track learning and development goals and return on investment (additional $99 pp)
We recommend eLearning modules be completed by the participants prior to each workshop. This pre-learning will provide the underpinning knowledge for the theorists and reflectors and allow the session to be more practical and application based (additional $110 pp – consists of 4 modules).

Modules - Learning Outcomes

Module 1 – Emotional Intelligence and Effective Communication

Develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their emotions and how their behaviours affect others
Understand their own emotional triggers and develop alternative responses
Identify emotional strengths and emotional areas of improvement (via an EQ self-assessment)
Identify your stress indicator and develop a range of stress management strategies
Understand how to use self-control to act intentionally rather than reactively, and effectively rather than destructively

Module 2 – Communicating Effectively as a Workplace Leader

Understand the importance of adapting communication styles to different audiences and contexts
Demonstrate proficiency in the two-way communication model, to foster clear and meaningful exchanges with team members
Foster an open and inclusive communication culture that encourages transparency and employee engagement
Provide constructive feedback to team members, recognising their strengths and areas for improvement in a supportive manner using the CEDAR Model
Recognise the impact of non-verbal communication cues in interpersonal interactions and adjust your own non-verbal behaviour to enhance communication effectiveness

Module 3 – Leadership and Leading Team Effectiveness

Differentiate between leadership and management, understanding their distinct roles and the unique characteristics that define effective leadership
Apply the situational leadership model, adjusting leadership approaches based on the development level of team members
Develop leadership qualities such as vision, adaptability, resilience, and ethical decision-making
Understand the characteristics of high-performing teams and their importance in achieving organisational goals
Review and analyse different team development models such as Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development, Patrick Lencioni’s Five Disfunctions of a Team

Module 4 – Change Management

Identify and analyse different change management models and frameworks such as Lewin’s Change Management Model, Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model and the ADKAR Model
Develop strategies to communicate and gain buy-in from stakeholders during periods of change
Evaluate the success of change initiatives and apply lessons learned to future change efforts
Implement change management plans to support team members through transitions and minimise resistance
Engage and involve team members in the change process to enhance ownership and commitment

Module 5 – Performance Management and Mentoring

Understand the key components of performance management and its importance in driving individual development and organisational success
Develop SMART goals, and provide clear instructions, training and guidance using review principles to set clear performance expectations and goals
Apply mentoring strategies and models eg. IGROW Model, 4 My’s, to support team members in setting and achieving meaningful goals

Module 6 – Project Management

Develop strategies to ensure projects are effectively scoped and planned prior to commencement
Improve stakeholder engagement to ensure understanding of tasks, responsibilities and timeframes
Enhance critical leadership and communication skills to ensure maximisation of the project team’s effectiveness
Effectively lead, execute / monitor and close projects to ensure that projects achieve their objectives, on time and within budget

Module 7 – Work Allocation and Time Management Skills

Use time management techniques to ensure each day is planned to maximise scheduling / control
Apply tools and strategies for effective time management
Delegate effectively using the CPQQRT Model
Prioritise with intelligence
Implement strategies to balance competing priorities and avoid burnout
Evaluate and optimise time allocation to achieve individual and organisational goals

Location & Fees

Location

Delivered at your workplace.

Or at Future Institute of Australia’s Training Centre in Victoria Park (additional cost).

Fees

$4,995 (+GST) per module (up to 7 modules), for up to 18 participants

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