Developing Leadership Skills for New Managers
Duration: 5 days
This intensive course is designed to equip new managers with the critical leadership skills required to excel in their roles. It focuses on cultivating strong leadership attributes, fostering a creative and innovative mindset, and developing effective communication and problem-solving skills. Participants will explore various leadership styles, learn to build and sustain dynamic teams, and implement practical tools for ongoing personal and professional growth. The course aims to prepare managers not only to meet but to exceed the demands of modern organisational leadership by providing actionable strategies that can be directly applied in their workplaces.
Ideal for new managers, team leaders, and supervisors poised to take on leadership roles, this course is crucial for those keen on enhancing their decision-making capabilities and motivational skills. Participants looking to transition into managerial positions or those recently appointed to leadership roles will find this training especially beneficial in mastering the art of effective team management and leadership.
Foundations of Leadership
- Assessing personal leadership styles and aligning them with organisational goals
- Developing core leadership qualities such as ethics and integrity
- Employing self-care and resilience strategies for leadership longevity
- Fostering continuous personal and professional development
- Establishing oneself as a role model within the organisation
Mastering Effective Communication
- Enhancing interpersonal communication skills and assertiveness
- Techniques for building rapport with diverse teams
- Developing advanced questioning and active listening skills
- Overcoming common communication barriers
- Utilising storytelling to connect with and inspire teams
Developing Teams and a Learning Culture
- Identifying and developing key skills within teams
- Preparing teams for future challenges through targeted upskilling
- Integrating coaching and mentoring into team development
- Encouraging a culture of learning and adaptability
- Leveraging learning agility to maintain a competitive edge
Strategic Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Defining problems clearly and systematically
- Applying the Deep Dive approach for in-depth problem analysis
- Embracing data-driven decision-making strategies
- Cultivating an attitude towards constructive failure
- Promoting a non-blame culture to foster team innovation
Fostering Creativity and Innovation
- Scouting for innovation opportunities within the team and broader company
- Cultivating a supportive environment for creative thinking
- Implementing techniques for effective idea generation
- Applying creative solutions to enhance departmental performance
- Leading the charge in innovative problem solving and implementation
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Evaluate and refine their leadership style to align with organisational values.
- Develop and exemplify key leadership traits such as integrity and accountability.
- Implement strategies for personal and team resilience and growth.
- Foster an innovative and creative work environment.
- Communicate effectively with diverse teams to ensure clarity and mutual understanding.
- Build and sustain a high-performing team equipped with relevant skills for future needs.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to tackle complex challenges.
- Drive a learning culture that embraces continuous improvement and adaptation.