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 Amsterdam
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is a popular destination amongst travelers from all around the world. Once just a little fishing village, Amsterdam is now a major international city after having become an important port during the 1600s. Throughout its history, the city has had many famous residents, including artists, philosophers and other historical figures. There is much to discover along Amsterdam's quaint streets and picturesque canals. So much so that a flight to Amsterdam comes with a guarantee of cultural and historical attractions that will provide memories to last a lifetime. Amsterdam is a hotbed of culture for travelers of all ages and tastes.
Things to do and places to visit in Amsterdam
From the moment passengers step off their flight to Amsterdam, they will find it a friendly city with a lively atmosphere. Its flat geography means that it is perfect for exploring by bicycle. If you're feeling less active, it the city is also well-served by public transport. The so-called Venice of the North has something for every visitor. Culture vultures have museums, galleries and theaters to see, Families can visit the zoo or the Science Center NEMO.
When visiting Amsterdam, be sure to:
- See the picture-perfect and colorful houses of the Grachtengordel district.
- See the iconic works of one of Holland's most famous artists at the Van Gogh Museum.
- Visit the house where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis.
- Browse through the extensive collection of fantastic art in the Rijksmusem.
- Wander through the blaze of colors that is the Singel Flower Market.
- See the city at a leisurely pace on a canal cruise.
- Marvel at one of the city's many historic churches.
- Learn about life aboard a ship at the National Maritime Museum.
- Discover the Begijnhof's well-preserved medieval architecture.
- See animals of all kinds, as well as the butterfly pavilion and aquarium, at the Artis Zoo.