The Power of Leaders

Course Introduction

Searching through the Internet you will find thousands of articles and lists of what Leaders should and shouldn’t be.  Which are right – which are wrong? This Oxford Management Centre training course has been specifically developed to demystify the areas and theories around Leadership, focusing on some of the key powers needed to lead today, and for the future.

This Power of Leaders training course will provide you with a focused development in Leadership, looking at the psychological and behavioural factors needed to truly lead in today’s rapidly changing world.  Taking only the best from research, theories, reflecting on powerful leaders behaviours and traits, as well as drawing on modern  psychology.  The Power of Leaders training course will demonstrate the lessons learnt with practical application and techniques – to use the skills and knowledge taught to become a true modern Leader.

This Oxford Management Centre The Power of Leaders training course will highlight:

• Identify the best components of Leadership theories and demystify their application and use
• How to focus your Leadership powers to enable and empower others to greater things, as well as deliver on your promise
• The psychological approaches to influence and persuasion, gaining trust and integrity to inspire others to greater achievements
• The importance of building strong working relationships to maximize influence and leverage
• The factors needed to build a strong vision to anchor yours and others creativity and innovation to achieve the goal

Objectives

At the end of this Oxford Management Centre training course, you will learn to:

• Identify and utilise powerful leadership behaviours
• Focus your Leadership to enable and empower others to deliver exceptional results
• Understand psychological approaches to influence and persuasion, trust and integrity
• Build strong working relationships to maximize influence and leverage
• Develop a strong vision to anchor yours and others aspirations to achieve goals
• Inspire and lead from the best thinkers, ideas and techniques

Training Methodology

Participants in this Power of Leaders training course will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the outline using a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques.  Training course methodology includes active presentations, interactive exercises, self-assessment diagnostics, targeted video presentations and participative discussions.

Organisational Impact

By attending this Power of Leaders training course, the organisation will benefit from:

• Greater leaders who understand and use their power for the greater good
• More motivated and inspirational leaders in the organisation
• Improved communication within the organisational dynamics
• Enhanced personnel with targeted leadership skills and influence
• Increased ability of determination, motivation and crisis control
• Higher levels of organisational performance

Personal Impact

Delegates who attend this Power of Leaders training course will benefit from:

• Greater self-understanding about Leadership and the correct way to lead
• Development of personal resilience and emotional control in times of crisis
• The ability to achieve success through personal strength and inspiration
• Improved inspirational and interpersonal skills
• Enhanced skills and techniques to influence
• Greater levels of personal performance using powerful psychological techniques

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals in many disciplines, but will greatly benefit:

• Senior Executives/Directors
• Senior Managers
• Managers
• Those identified as High Potential and Talent

Course Outline

DAY 1

Optimizing Your Leadership Power

• What Defines a Leader?
• Identifying Your Leadership Baseline (Leadership Assessment Profile)
• The 3 Leadership Factors Shared by All Leaders
• Building Trust and Integrity as A Leader
• Taking Emotional Intelligence to The Next Level
• Using Change as Catalyst for Good

DAY 2

Mastering the Art of Influence, Inspiration and Engagement

• How Leaders Inspire: Psychology and Key Factors
• The Influence Model: Winning Hearts and Minds
• Advanced Questioning Techniques Used by Leaders
• Going Beyond Active Listening
• Turn Negative and People to Positive Contributors
• Utilising The Psychology of Persuasion

DAY 3

Building Perseverance and Determination to Succeed

• The Importance of Leadership Perseverance and Determination
• Harnessing The Power of The Solution Focused Approach to Lead
• Developing Your Self-Knowledge and Awareness
• Defining You: Drawing on Your Inner Power and Values
• How To Maximise Your Positive Mental Strength
• Pushing The Boundaries: The Alternative Box

DAY 4

Enabling Others to Succeed

• Creating The Clear Vision: Clarity of Purpose
• Empowering Others Through the Vision
• Applying Delegative Leadership to Problem Situations
• Unlocking Creative Ideas and Maximizing Innovation
• Powerful Idea Generating Model for Groups
• Encourage And Mentor: Inspire Positive Belief in Others

DAY 5

Strategic Relationship Building & The Power of Networking

• Why Strategic and Working Relationships Matter
• Strategic Relationship Management and Stakeholder Mapping
• Gain The Benefits of The Importance and Influence Grid
• The Formalities of Networking (social media, Seminars Etc.)
• How To ‘Work the Room’ For Maximum Effect
• Follow Up – Or Give Up: Connecting with Others