The Senior Level Leadership Programme

About the Course

In this interactive 5-day The Senior Level Leadership Program, the delegates will learn that leaders live under a microscope and nothing we say or do escapes the scrutiny and examination of our followers or subordinates and will mirror the examples set for them. Leadership is not something you learn once and for all; it is an evolving pattern of skills, talents, and ideas that grow and change as you do. The world is undergoing enormous changes, and organisations have never seen a greater need for great leaders in senior positions.

Excellent human-relations skills could change people from managing to leading others. People can learn to move from directing to guiding, from competing to collaborating, from seeing people as an expense to viewing people as an asset. However, technology alone is never enough to teach and help people understand leadership because no one ever said these skills would come naturally. Most people still have difficulties with leadership and must be educated and trained. As a result, this is the time to invest in the organisation’s senior leadership and provide them with the necessary skills to lead the business and the people to the next level.

Delegates will learn that successful managers and, indeed, the most effective leaders in organisations of all types and sizes have made it clear that certain leadership functions, concepts, and principles must be understood and performed consistently to produce superior results. Also, they will learn that to become great leaders, they must learn to become great listeners and communicators.

Core Objectives

After completing this training program, the delegates will have gained at least 20% of the required skills, which will have an average impact of about 80% on the performance of their assigned responsibilities.

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Acquire skills in finding the leader in you
• Learn to inspire others with a positive mental attitude
• Start to communicate and motivate others effectively
• Know how to discover the importance of your inner character
• Understand the responsibilities of a senior/executive leader
• Know how to handle mistakes, complaints, and criticism
• Learn the suitable leadership styles for the situation
• Becoming a role model and making a difference

Training Approach

This training program will consist of a combination of presentations with interactive exercises supported by lecture presentations, video material, and applicable group case studies, including personal and professional experiences. The delegates will be persuaded and motivated to actively participate in group conversations while continuously being asked open-ended questions related to the subject matter and the applicability of information to meet the demands in the workplace.

The Attendees

This training program will be of great use to practically everyone who wants to learn the skills and responsibilities of leadership and the amazing influence it will have on the organisation.

It is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• CEO’s
• Board Members
• Directors and General Managers
• Senior Managers and Supervisors
• Industry Leaders
• Government Leaders & Managers
• Those Aspiring to reach Senior Level in the Organisation

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: THE LEADER IN YOU – POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE

• The Evolution of Leadership and Management
• Finding the Leader in You
• Start to Communicate and Motivate People
• The Senior Leader Sets the Example
• The Value of Excitement and Passion
• Influencing People with a Positive Mental Attitude
• Become a Great Listener

DAY TWO: THE LEADER AS A MENTOR AND HOW TO INFLUENCE PEOPLE

• Methods for Becoming a Successful Mentor
• Understanding the Benefits of Positive Mentoring
• The Leader Becomes a Big Thinker
• Building Trust and Ethical Behaviour
• Connecting with Subordinates, Peers, and Seniors
• Providing Recognition, Praise, Rewards, or Discipline

DAY THREE: THE LEADER EARNS RESPECT – DOES NOT DEMAND RESPECT

• Respect Must be Earned, Never Demanded
• The Leader as a Coach and Facilitator
• Become a Team Builder and Maximise People’s Potential
• Building Superior Performance Teams
• The Twelve Qualities of a Great Leader
• Avoid the Tragic Flaws of Leadership

DAY FOUR: THE LEADER AS AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR

• Learn the Best Communication Techniques
• Communicating the Vision and Strategy
• Selling Ideas to Senior Leaders and Managers
• How to Persuade People with Different Points of View
• How to Achieve Effective High-Level Meetings
• The Power of Efficient Communication for Leadership

DAY FIVE: LEADERSHIP STYLES AND WHERE, HOW TO APPLY

• Pros and Cons of Different Leadership Styles
• Demonstrate Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Skills
• The Five Levels of Leadership
• The Seven Logics of Leadership
• Be Bold When Dealing with Below Performers
• Leaders are Consistent, Never Lower Your Standards