Generic Programme Outline

NB:  This programme should be seen as a guide only.  We can change the order, spend more time on one aspect or substitute the role-play scenarios with ones which are more relevant to the participants' needs.
 

·         Definitions of leadership

Discussion with slides

·         Leadership versus management

Discussion with slides

·         Theories on leadership

Discussion with slides

·         Examples of effective leadership

Participants share examples of effective leadership that they have experienced.  They analyse the key attributes and skills demonstrated by their chosen leaders and ask if they are transferable to the participants' context

·         Defining 'your' leadership context

Questionnaire

Understanding Yourself as a Leader:  The Canning Model of Leadership

·         Primary styles

Conductor Commander

Evaluator Coach

Facilitator Supporter

Delegator Inspirer

Unlike many practitioners, at Canning we do not believe that they are only sequential phases.  Leaders need to be able to switch styles according to the context in a multichronic approach

·         Personal preferences development tool

Introduction of model that participants will work through, sculpt and apply through the programme

·         Diagnostic (the four styles)

Individual demonstration to the group of your primary leadership style during a typical face-to-face scenario

·         Practice activity of using the different styles - according to 'adapted' situation

The trainer shares some practical tips gleaned from Canning's 30 years' experience in the field

·         Crafting a vision, setting SMART objectives and communicating them

·         Being clear - structuring messages, using simple language, creating an impact

·          'You' orientation - creating emotional resonance

·         Managing non verbal communication

Short presentation and feedback