How to Become an Effective Leader

What is effective leadership? Why do some managers easily gain compliance whereas others have to rule by rank? Can you learn how to become an effective leader or are you simply born with innate abilities?

Most of us have worked with or know of certain individuals that personify leadership. In each effective leader, whether they are the senior executive, the floor manager or even the employee who has gained authority from their peers, they all use their interpersonal and social influence to achieve goals and outcomes. Leaders have learned that long term commitment, motivation, loyalty and performance are directly related to their power of influence and not necessarily their title.

What is the difference between leadership and management? Leadership is about knowing when to use certain leadership styles, when and how to communicate difficult messages, how to influence change and build culture, and how to prepare for the unknown through strategic thinking and planning. Management, by contrast, is about implementing policies, meeting budgets, and problem solving. In every successful organization, there are individuals who assume one or both of these roles.

In this program, you will learn what it takes to become an effective leader and to gain respect. You will learn that it all starts by developing certain interpersonal traits, then learning when to use them. Also, learn about strategic thinking and how to use it to lead your organization or department into the future.

Program Content

Critical Leadership Skills

Identifying key attributes of an effective leader
The 3 components of leadership
Knowing when to use a different leadership style
How to avoid 4 common leadership errors
What is the effect of time on your leadership style?
Aligning your leadership style to meet your specific objectives

Effective Communication Skills

Critical communication skills that every effective leader must master
Identifying communication barriers
What you don’t say may speak louder than what you say
Interpersonal behaviour traits that leaders practice
Effective communication strategies
The "Art of Persuasion" determines your effectiveness as a leader

Leadership & Organizational Culture

What is organizational culture
Understanding how organizational culture develops
Strategies leaders use to change culture
Can leaders unknowingly contribute to a negative environment
Why reinforcement is critical for sustained change
Understanding why some employees will never accept change
Planning for a strategy for change
How to reenergize and refocus your team

Strategic Thinking: What Every Leader Needs to Know

7 steps to strategic thinking
Building an environment for success
How to develop buy-in, commitment and employee loyalty
Helping employees link their performance to overall organizational objectives
How to build shared vision

General Information

Why should you attend?

Small interactive hands-on programs
Role-playing and simulation of real workplace situations
Group activities, open discussions and case studies
Experienced program presenters who are leaders in their field
Practical content and information that you can use in your everyday work environment
You will not be pressured to purchase books or videos as all program materials are provided at no additional cost
Program satisfaction guaranteed!

Who Should Attend?

Managers and supervisors
Human resources and Labour relations specialists
Directors and board members
Administrators
Members of the negotiations team
Future managers, supervisors and those in leadership positions

General Program Information

Program materials will be provided
Certificates will be presented upon completion of the program
Program is in session from 9am to 4 pm

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