Leadership is much more than overseeing operations; it involves a deep understanding of personal drive and the intricacies of organisational dynamics. This two-day Masterclass aims to transform participants' approach to leadership, equipping them with essential knowledge and tools to lead meaningful change within their organisations.

The course begins by examining the internal motivations that drive leaders, exploring how these insights can strategically inform successful organisational transformations. Throughout the sessions, participants will engage with a variety of leadership theories and models, benefiting from both theoretical frameworks and practical applications suited to complex business environments.

Participants will learn to navigate change management challenges, develop strategies to enhance team dynamics, and lead with a vision aimed at collective success and sustainable growth.

Through this course participants will develop the skills and knowledge to:

• Understand foundational leadership theories, including trait-based and competency-based models
• Analyse the impact of emotional intelligence on leadership styles and effectiveness
• Create a strategic leadership plan that leverages opportunities and addresses potential risks
• Assess personal leadership efficacy through reflective practices and feedback to enhance capabilities
• Judge and recommend leadership approaches for specific change management situations.

Day One

Introducing leadership

• What is leadership?             
• Defining leadership                  
• Leadership versus management   
• Your Leadership thinking and development              

The Development of Leadership Theories    

• Trait-based leadership theories    
• Competency-based leadership models     
• Competencies and competency frameworks             

Context Driven Leadership Theories

• Leadership styles
• Emotional intelligence competencies

Context: Strategic Analysis    

• Environment and dynamics
• Understanding organisational context      
• Organisational strategy    
• The leadership point of view     
• Rational reasoning vs generative reasoning

Leadership Dynamics Model 

• The six key elements

Day Two

Recap from Day One

Choice

• The leader’s choice

Energising Leadership               

• The energy lens
• Positive leadership 

Context: People and Culture 

• The integral model
• The foundation for effective people leadership     
• Building trusting teams
• Understanding the emotional side
• Meeting people where they are
• Accepting vulnerability
• Leading from the front
• How do you develop trust?

Analysing Organisational Culture      

• Leadership structures and practices
• 4C Maturity model
• Adaptive Cultures Framework

Change Management

• Kotter’s 8-Step Change Implementation Model
• Strategies for successful change  
• The people side of change
• Stakeholder management
• ADKAR Model        
• Organisational Change Readiness Assessments

Risk Management

• Identifying risks
• Risk analysis
• Risk treatment
• The people side of risk

Reflection and Plan

Costs and group limits may vary.

Minimum group size: 10

Maximum group size: 16

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