The Art and Science of Effective Leadership
Introduction
The Art and Science of Effective Leadership takes participants on a journey to discover their leadership strengths and how to build upon them to inspire higher productivity and performance. Drawing from lessons of past and present leaders, this programme explores best practices that drive organisational success even in challenging times. Participants will gain practical strategies to lead with influence, build trust, communicate vision, and overcome workplace obstacles in today’s demanding business environment.
By joining this programme, you will:
* Identify and apply best practices of successful leaders throughout history.
* Explore your own leadership capabilities and areas for growth.
* Build a culture of trust that inspires commitment and followership.
* Develop strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving higher performance.
Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
* Articulate an understanding of what leadership means in modern organisations.
* Define their role as effective leaders within any business context.
* Demonstrate the core leadership skills of communication, inspiration, systems thinking, and emotional intelligence.
* Use personal influence and develop political savvy to network and influence effectively.
* Apply a change management model for planning, communicating, and implementing change.
* Develop and communicate a personal and professional vision to stakeholders.
* Enhance self-confidence by tapping into inner power and strength.
* Motivate themselves and their teams for sustained high performance.
Contents
Day One – Leadership and Influence: What Do They Mean?
* The challenge to lead in today’s modern organization
* Lessons learned from powerful leaders of the past
* The changing nature of leadership
* The role of leaders in today’s organizations
* The influence of followers on leadership
* Self-assessment: Leadership behaviors
* Knowing yourself – a guide to your inner strengths
* Three lenses of leadership
* *The Flight of the Buffalo*: Leaders who create leaders
Day Two – Leading from Inner Power
* Ways to increase self-knowledge
* Self-reflection and understanding how you think
* Becoming a systems thinker
* The character of a leader
* Leadership from within
* Creating an environment of leadership
* Balancing inquiry and advocacy
* Guide to your inner leader
Day Three – Building Trust as a Leader
* What is trust, and why does it matter?
* The benefits of a high-trust environment
* Trust as a competitive advantage
* Building capacity for trust
* Personal influence and political savvy
* Effective interpersonal influence
* Negotiating agreement
* Developing political savvy in leadership
Day Four – Leadership Communication for Influence
* The art of communication as a leader
* Building effective communication skills
* The power of vision in leadership
* Using language and word pictures to communicate vision
* John Kotter’s change management theory in practice
* Practical communication exercises
Day Five – Motivating and Influencing People
* The motivating leader
* How leaders motivate themselves and others
* The need for achievement, power, and affiliation
* Expectancy theory and motivation
* Creating an environment for self-motivation
* Developing a personal roadmap to leadership
* Programme review and action planning
Who Should Attend
This programme is ideal for:
* Senior managers and department heads seeking to strengthen leadership impact.
* Team leaders and supervisors aspiring to enhance influence and trust within teams.
* Executives responsible for driving organisational performance and culture.
* Professionals preparing for higher leadership responsibilities.
* Anyone committed to developing the mindset and skills of an effective, influential leader.
Enquiries and Registration
Enquiry at : admin@keleaders.com
Whatsapp: 0044 790 125 9494
For more details visit our website : www.keleaders.com
