Introduction
The Foundations of Leadership Programme is designed to help delegates put effective, collaborative methods of leadership to work in their organizations and leverage the leadership potential of all members of their teams. Participants focus on developing their own leadership skills and personal influence, as well as exploring strategies for building a team of strong individuals who will support each other, deal with tough problems in an efficient manner, and take accountability for results. Effective leaders are those who possess the inner compass that guides their daily actions and enables them to earn the trust of their colleagues. The next generation of business practices can guarantee success by developing outstanding leaders who empower leaders at all levels throughout their organization.
This program will help you better be able to:
- Strengthens your leadership collaboration within the company team Understand and help leaders navigate their own personal and interpersonal leadership skills
- Clarify a form of work-based learning that seeks to integrate theory with practice and knowledge with experience
- Leverages the knowledge of learning in the organization at all levels
- Develop strategies for using personal leadership power and building strong, mutual influence relationships within your organization
Objectives
- Provide leaders with a series of strategies, activities, and cases at five levels of change: individual, interpersonal, team, organization, and network
- Discover the core competencies required for exemplary leadership
- Examine the ethical aspects of leadership and values which drive lasting results
- Enhance others’ perception of you as a leader with integrity
- Build the right culture for people and processes to support your strategy
- Provides a comprehensive account of a set of applied activities and associated cases to promote the acquisition of leadership practices in most institutional settings
An ideal candidate is:
- Supervisors
- A member of the executive committee
- Managers
- Team Leaders
Course Process
The program is delivered in a highly interactive, hands-on learning style by senior consultants with corporate experience. Many activities will be presented to cause the delegate to engage in and reflect on the information. In addition to trainer-led group discussions, case studies, and learning group exercises, this program includes experiential learning and other instructional modalities to accommodate a variety of teaching styles to improve learning and retention.
Course Benefits
- Adapt your leadership style to different scenarios, while remaining true to your
- values and purpose
- Be a more effective leader by developing greater confidence in your capabilities
- Become an empowering leader that fosters effective teamwork
- Lead an integrated life that enables you to balance your work and home life
- Lead with integrity through difficult and pressure-filled challenges
Course Results
- Address the strategic leadership challenge in the company
- Progress into new business initiatives by leveraging leadership opportunities
- Tests and develops innovative leadership approaches
- Results in an effective leadership impact that is deeper, faster, and more sustainable
- Develop a business leadership philosophy with more excellent knowledge, capabilities, and confidence that will impact the organization
Competencies
- Leverages participants’ expertise and experience
- Promotes ongoing learning through reflection on experience
- Provides leadership coaching on personal challenges
- Enables participants to observe themselves in action and try new behaviors in a safe learning environment
- Strengthen personal and professional leadership attributes
Outlines
Day One
Transforming the Individual Leader
- Personal Leadership Goals
- Individual Leadership Development
- Individual Leadership Behaviors
- The Mindset of a Leader
- Leadership Practice and Organizational Citizenship
- The Leadership Hang Time
Day Two
Interpersonal Leadership Principles
- Dialogic Leadership Skills
- Broadening Your Dialogue
- Increasing the Leadership Inquiry
- Engaging in Collaborative Behaviors
- Consistency Between Espousal and Action
- Peer Coaching
Day Three
Team Level Leadership Essentials
- Facilitative Leadership Skills
- Concurrent Leadership
- Situational Development of Leaders
- The Various Roles of Leaders
- Team Development in Leadership
- Improving My Team
Day Four
Organizational Leadership Management
- The Change Process of Leaders
- How Leaders Impact Organizational Culture
- Enhancing Leadership Values
- Understanding the Leadership “Self” within the Organization
- Developing Organizational Commitment and Meaning
- Establishing Meaning in Leadership
Day Five
The Leader’s Network
- Stakeholder Relations
- Network Citizen Behaviors
- The Network Weaver Roles
- Network Management
- The Quality of Knowledge Relationships
- The Principles of Public Engagement
About Dubai
Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.
Things to do and places to visit in Dubai
Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.
When visiting Dubai, be sure to:
- Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
- Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
- Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
- Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
- Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
- Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
- Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
- Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
- Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
- Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
- Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
- Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
- Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.