INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
In this training course, you will learn how to build your own leadership capacity and that of your organization. You will explore key leadership concepts such as leadership styles, organisational intelligence, emotional intelligence, ethics and the pillars of moral character, leadership competencies, the art of storytelling, and conflict resolution, and learn how to apply these concepts to lead with excellence.
Throughout the training course, you will have the opportunity to practice your leadership skills in various real-world scenarios through interactive activities such as role-plays, group discussions, and hands-on exercises. You will also have the chance to connect with other participants and learn from their experiences and insights.
By the end of this training course, you will have a deeper understanding of what it means to be an effective leader and a set of practical skills that you can use to lead with excellence in your personal and professional life. You will also have the tools and knowledge to build leadership capacity within your organization and create a positive and productive work environment.
This KC Academy training course will highlight:
- Techniques to identify your leadership style and how to adapt it to different situations and team dynamics.
- Strategies to understand and navigate the complex systems and dynamics within an organization. Participants will learn how to build relationships and make informed decisions that align with the organization's goals and values.
- Explore the importance of ethics, integrity, and responsibility in leadership. Participants will learn about the core values underpinning strong moral character and how to apply them in their leadership practices.
- Design strategies on how to lead and implement change effectively within their organizations.
- Critical elements of successful branding, including brand positioning, messaging, and storytelling.
COURSE DETAILS
Objectives
At the end of this training course, you will learn how to:
- Understand different leadership styles and models and how to identify and adapt one's own leadership style to different situations and team dynamics.
- Identify the importance of ethics, integrity, and responsibility in leadership and how to apply these values in one's own leadership practices.
- Develop key leadership competencies, including emotional intelligence, communication, and problem-solving.
- Learn about the role of storytelling in leadership and how to craft compelling stories to inspire and motivate others.
- Design high-performing teams through team building, communication, conflict resolution, and goal setting.
- Understand how to foster a culture of innovation within an established organization, including different approaches to driving innovation such as design thinking and agile methodologies.
- Discover the role of culture in driving innovation and how to shape it to support creativity and risk-taking.
Training Methodology
- Lectures: The course will include lectures on key concepts and theories related to leadership, including leadership styles and models, organizational intelligence, and the pillars of moral character.
- Case studies: Participants will have the opportunity to analyze and discuss real-world examples of leadership in action through case studies.
- Hands-on exercises: Participants can apply what they have learned through hands-on exercises and simulations, such as role-playing and group activities.
- Group discussions: Participants will be able to engage in group discussions and debates to share their thoughts and ideas with their peers.
- Individual and group projects: Participants may be allowed to work on individual or group projects, such as creating a leadership development plan or presenting a case study analysis.
Organisational Impact
- Improved leadership skills: By participating in the training course, leaders within the organization will develop various skills that can help them be more effective in their roles. These may include skills such as communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
- Enhanced organizational intelligence: By learning about organizational intelligence, leaders will be better equipped to make informed decisions that align with the organization's goals and values.
- Stronger ethical foundations: By learning about the pillars of moral character and applying them in their leadership practices, leaders within the organization will be more likely to make decisions grounded in ethics and integrity.
- Improved team performance: By learning about team building and fostering a culture of innovation, leaders within the organization will be better equipped to design and build high performing teams.
- Enhanced brand and storytelling skills: By learning about the key elements of successful branding and the power of storytelling, leaders within the organization will be better able to craft compelling messages and stories that engage and motivate their stakeholders.
- Increased innovation: By learning about different approaches to driving innovation, such as design thinking and agile methodologies, leaders within the organization will be better equipped to foster a culture of innovation within their organization.
Personal Impact
- Development of leadership skills: By participating in the training course, individuals will develop a range of skills that can help them to be more effective leaders.
- Improved self-awareness: By learning about different leadership styles and models, individuals will have the opportunity to reflect on their own leadership style and how it may be adapted to different situations and team dynamics.
- Building stronger ethical foundations: Individuals can make ethical and integrity-driven decisions by learning the pillars of moral character and applying them in their leadership practices.
- Improved team building skills: By learning about team building and how to foster a culture of innovation, individuals will be better equipped to design and build high[1]performing teams.
- Branding and storytelling skills: Individuals can better craft engaging messages and stories by understanding the essential elements of successful branding and storytelling.
Who should Attend?
The training course Leading From Within: Building Organizational Leadership Capacity is designed for leaders looking to enhance their leadership skills and capabilities. This may include:
- Emerging leaders who are looking to develop their leadership skills and advance their careers.
- Experienced leaders looking to refresh their knowledge and skills or adapt to new challenges and roles.
- Managers who are responsible for leading teams and driving results within their organizations.
- Executives seeking to enhance their leadership skills and capabilities to drive organizational success.
Overall, the training course is suitable for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and capabilities and make a positive impact within their organization. It may be especially useful for those looking to drive innovation and shape the organisational culture within their organization.
DAILY AGENDA
Day 1: The Fundamentals of Leadership
- Leadership defined
- Nature vs. Nurture
- Leadership styles
- Leadership models
- Organisational intelligence
- Cultural intelligence
- Sizing up & scoping out/ leading at scale and scope
Day 2: Leading from Within: Ethics, Integrity & Responsibility
- The big questions in ethics
- The pillars of moral character
- Obedience vs conscience
- Ethical leadership & Ethics management
- Integrity in the workplace
- Approaches to moral decision
- The deadly sins in the workplace
- The drivers of moral behaviour
Day 3: Leading and Managing Change
- Key leadership competencies
- Organizational change management theories
- Leading and implementing change
- Building an Engaged Ecosystem
- Understanding, diagnosing and managing stress in organisations
- Managing emotions in organisations
- Managing complexity
Day 4: Effective Leadership Communication: The Art of Storytelling
- Communication for effective leadership
- What makes Brands great
- The Power of Storytelling
- The Structure of a Great Story – Visual Mind Mapping
- Storytelling in crisis
- The Rules of Crisis Media Engagement
- Leadership Storytelling and Innovation
Day 5: Developing Organizational Leadership Capacity
- Designing a team for success.
- Steps for driving innovation within established organizations
- How to shape organizational culture into a culture of innovation
- Building Volunteer Leaders in the Organization
- How to develop new leaders?
- Exemplifying leadership
- Leadership with inspiration
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, KC Academy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.