Leadership Moments
Leadership is the art
of influencing people and situations through well-times and effective
interventions.
Vondel has developed
a range of short modules and online materials to help people identify and
exploit moments of influence. They can either be delivered separately in short
bursts for experienced managers to refresh specific skills when needed or
combined into a two or three day workshop ideal for those taking their first
steps in management.
Topics currently
covered are:
First 100 Days – Pointers for what to focus on in
your first 100 days in a new role to set direction and generate momentum. How
to identify your stakeholders, create a power base and manage change, deciding
on immediate and longer-term priorities.
The Team Meeting – Meetings are important in any job
and are therefore a key moment of influence for any leader. This module covers the practical things you
can do to prepare for, participate in and follow up after meetings so that
people arrive expectant, contribute fully and leave energised to complete their
action commitments in full and on time.
The Performance Appraisal – Although there is no
legal requirement for staff to have annual appraisals, few would argue against
them as a key leadership moment in every year. This module will help them prepare
for performance reviews so that they can give quality feedback and set clear,
aligned goals. This is an ideal module to run as a drop-in session just before
the start of the appraisal round or as part of a longer leadership programme.
Time to Think – Leaders have to be able to look ahead,
anticipate the future and make plans that will address problems or exploit
opportunities. This is not always easy when being bombarded with day-to-day
crises and distractions. ‘Time to Think’ practical explains ways in which
successful leaders find time to focus on the future and deliver quality
results.
Starting Projects – People progress in
their careers mainly because of the ‘extra’ they bring to every job., normally
in the form of projects This module covers ways in which you can get any initiative
off to the best possible start, teaching you how to engage your team in
building an accurate and engaging project plan.
Cost/Benefit/Risk Analysis – Successful leaders
invest time, resources and money wisely by conducting a robust financial appraisal
of expected costs and benefits before taking any significant decision. This module will allow you to assess the
current approach taken in your organisation and offers practical advice on how
to use it so that you have the best chance of having your proposals adopted.
Situational Leadership – Although the
Hershey/Blanchard model has been around for many years there is no other which
explains so succinctly the best way to engage and motivate different team
members. This module will show delegates how to identify the best approach to
use for each of their colleagues that ensures work is done efficiently and
everyone is at peak motivation.
Motivating for Results – The millennial
workforce is forcing radical change in how leaders relate to and motivate their
people. This module explains the attributes of Millennials and how to super-charge
their motivation so that you can attract and retain the top talent your
organisation needs to deliver sustained success.
Dealing with Conflict – Fear of conflict can
stunt the career of many who would otherwise have the ability to reach the
highest levels of organisational leadership.
Those who understand what conflict is, why it occurs and how they can
resolve it experience reduced stress and significantly enhance the likelihood
of achieving their full potential. This module, based on individual profiles,
will help leaders understand and address points of friction within their teams.
The Coaching Conversation – Coaching is one of
the most valuable skills any leader has for attracting and developing talent.
This module is based on the GROW model and enables delegates to develop their
ability to ask great questions, listen, reflect, challenge and encourage. Like all Vondel training there will be ample
opportunity to practice through case studies and roleplay so that people return
to work confident and eager to try out new skills in a live environment.
Delegation – Delegation is such a fundamental
skill that it is occasionally overlooked as a stand-alone topic. This module
combines well with Situational Leadership and teaches people the three simple
tricks used by all top delegators.
Celebrating Success – Psychologists tell
us that all human beings have an inbuilt desire to be noticed – and that bad
behaviour in children is most often a cry for attention. By noticing and celebrating the behaviours you want to encourage, you
can create a culture of success which is not hostage to results. This module
will teach delegates how to read and reward different personality types so that
they willingly go beyond what is acceptable to deliver outstanding results.
Leadership Moments are perfect for you if
you:-
- are new to team leadership or line management
- would like to feel more confident in different leadership settings
- are responsible for appraising the performance of others
- want to influence your organisation to make financially sound
business decisions
- manage people with specific performance management issues that need
to be addressed
- want to expand your repertoire of interpersonal and management
skills
- find that day-to-day work pressures are preventing you from maximising
future opportunities
- have a role that requires you to scope and manage projects
- find conflict difficult and want to be able to resolve it in a fair
and balanced way
- would like to coach members of your team or colleagues
- need to delegate work efficiently in order to meet the demands of
your role
- want to develop a culture that encourages people to exceed
expectations
What
you will learn:-
How to:
- set clear, motivational goals
- give developmental feedback
- ask great questions
- listen empathetically
- read and respond appropriately to different character types
- make time for proactive tasks (e.g. Planning, performance
management and quality control)
- develop a robust business case for any initiative you are thinking
of undertaking
- Create accurate schedules for your projects
- delegate effectively to your team, your peers and your managers
- understand and resolve interpersonal conflict
- use the GROW model to develop the skill and motivation of your
colleagues
- Delegate effectively so that everyone benefits
- Reward people for the behaviours you want
