Leadership Essentials: Building a Foundation for Success

This course is designed to equip individuals with the foundational knowledge and skills required to become impactful and effective leaders. Participants will learn about different types of leadership styles, techniques for motivating and inspiring others, and strategies for creating a positive and productive work environment. Through the presentations, scenarios, assessment and quizzes, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to lead with confidence and authenticity.

Module 1: Introduction to Leadership Essentials

• Exploring the concept of leadership
• Essential qualities and attributes of effective leaders
• Methods for developing leadership skills
• Gaining insights into various styles of leadership

Module 2: Self-Awareness and Personal Leadership

• Understanding your own type of leadership styles and strengths
• Developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• Creating a personal leadership vision and mission
• Leadership Assessment for New Leaders
• Leadership Assessment for Mid-Level Leaders

Module 3: Motivating and Inspiring Others

• Techniques for motivating and inspiring team members
• Creating a culture of trust and respect
• Building credibility and influence as a leader
• Leadership styles with examples

Module 4: Communication and Team Building

• The importance of communication in leadership
• Techniques for effective communication with team members
• Handling difficult conversations and conflicts

Module 5: Creating a Positive and Productive Work Environment

• Understanding the impact of work environment on team performance
• Strategies for creating a positive and productive work culture
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
• Leadership styles with examples

Module 6: Conflict Resolution and Decision Making

• Understanding the various conflict resolution strategies
• The role of emotional intelligence
• Learning to effectively make decisions as a leader
• Leadership styles with examples

Module 7: Leading Change and Innovation

• Discuss how leaders impact change and innovation
• Strategies for driving change, fostering innovation, and creating a culture of continuous improvement

Module 8: Delegation and Empowerment

• Understanding the importance of delegation
• Techniques for delegating tasks and responsibilities
• Empowering team members to take ownership of their work
• Leadership styles with examples

Module 9: Leading Teams and Collaboration

• Discuss the importance of leadership & collaboration
• Strategies for building effective teams, fostering collaboration, and creating a positive and productive work environment

Module 10: Leading Through Change and Uncertainty

• Strategies for leading teams through change and uncertainty
• Managing resistance to change
• Communicating effectively during times of change
• Identifying areas for ongoing leadership development
• Developing a personal action plan for continued growth as a leader
• Leadership styles with examples

Module 11: Leading with Emotional Intelligence & Ongoing Leadership Development

• Discuss the importance of leading with emotional intelligence
• Strategies for developing emotional intelligence
• How to use emotional intelligence to build stronger relationships with team members
• Creating a personal action plan for ongoing leadership development
• Strategies for identifying areas for improvement, setting goals, and development as a leader

This course is tailored for all people who are either starting their first leadership role or those in their early leadership careers. Also, anyone who is thinking of becoming a leader in the near future. 

1. Understand the key traits and characteristics of effective leaders
2. Identify your own leadership style and strengths
3. Learn techniques for motivating and inspiring others
4. Develop strategies for building trust and credibility with your team
5. Understand how to create a positive and productive work environment
6. Learn how to communicate effectively with team members
7. Understand how to delegate tasks and responsibilities
8. Learn how to handle conflicts and difficult conversations
9. Identify strategies for leading teams through change and uncertainty
10. Develop a personal action plan for ongoing leadership development

There is no prerequisite to this course.