Leadership Training & Development Programmes

Time for action with new intentions focused on leadership and professional development

Leadership Development Programs create an opportunity for the leader to look at themselves, review their leadership vision and set new intentions.

Purpose of Leadership Development Programs

Leadership Development Programs (LDP’s) are effective interventions for those with managerial responsibilities to develop their leadership skills and effectively manage all aspects of leadership including change, resilience, decision making, communication across diverse groups and more. LDP’s are highly flexible and like all our coaching, are tailored to the individual or group; bespoke programmes can be drawn up according to the needs and specific priorities of the institution.

What do Leadership Development Programs offer?

LDP’s offer the chance for leaders to have genuine experience and apply different methods and models on typical issues.

During time working on a LDP leaders can:

Develop existing and potential awareness of their personal leadership understanding,
Use different leadership styles and management skills in managing work and relationships,
Gain resilience and the flexibility required by workplace environment while managing the dynamics of change and transformation processes within the system,
Strengthen a management approach that is aware of the relationship between business results and team satisfaction and loyalty,
Focus on methods for both personal and team members’ motivation,
Find and manage existing or potential talents in the system,

Some of the training provided within the framework of Leadership Development Programs implemented by institutions for leaders is listed below.

Leadership Integrating Communication and Motivation

This program explores different sources of communication and motivation, and addresses how to tackle conflict situations using a positive and diversity-managing stance.

Leaders discover how to maintain the balance between business and people management. Together the coach and coachee look at issues of awareness of

environmental conditions and external dynamics, as well as the impact of the coachee’s own internal dynamics. Instead: Participants develop an understanding of awareness regarding environmental conditions and external dynamics, as well as the impact of the their own internal dynamics.

We develop approaches that offer different ways of looking at a problem, discovering fluid solutions and how to foster a spirit of cooperation within the working group.

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Agile Leadership

In a world where change and transformation are accelerating day by day, Agile Leadership is a necessary attribute for today’s leader.

So what is Agile Leadership? As it sounds, Agile Leadership skills are those that allow for a quick but considered response to projects and challenges. Leaders who understand the model of agile leadership know that it is not only powerful individually, but can also be fostered to incorporate itself into the team culture at large.

Agile Leadership encourages all individuals to make skillful decisions for agile delivery on promises, and thus perform highly for customer confidence and engender a strong company reputation.

This training offers a direct look at how to best perform with agile understanding to get the business results you desire.

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Transformation Leadership

This programme is all about how we lead in today’s changing world, what is now termed the “VUCA world” (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity).

Organisations and teams are exposed to systemic transformation, and as they remold and adapt to new systems and processes, our leaders need to be able to navigate through smoothly.

On this programme we help you to define the personal leadership approach and expectations that come from these transformations.

Together we unpick motivation and how successful organisations develop action for a common purpose. We look at how differences and barriers can be used for positive effect on change and transformation within a company.

When an individual recognises their own transformation leadership potential, they can begin to determine the action steps that will get results within the system they work in.

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"If a movement is to have an impact, it must belong to all those who participate in it, not just those who lead it."

Simon Sinek

Managing Change and Diversity

When emerging needs and requirements come up, how do we respond? It might depend on many factors, including how we are feeling within ourselves.

Diversity is a huge topic area which would benefit from a greater amount of consideration. It is an area that without proper knowledge, carries risk of creating conflict and issues within an organisation.

Being prepared with knowledge of an awareness of diversity issues gives the individual confidence to practice their role knowing they are engaging with current issues and helps them to be aware of people’s individual unique circumstances and requirements.

This programme highlights the importance of creating space for diversity, difference and inclusion in our new world.

By the end of the course you will have a greater understanding of how your own leadership stance and skills can be developed in a way to increase inclusion and diversity.

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Managing and Retaining Talent

In an increasingly competitive environment, do we know what ‘talent’ really looks like? How can we look deeply to extract the multifarious skills and talents within our community?

On this course we demonstrate how to develop a management approach that can protect the discovery and continuity of talent within the system.

We also discuss the importance of creating a climate that will reveal the potential of an employee.

By acting with agility – that is taking existing learnings and applying them to a new situation, as well as thinking creatively – we can develop the skills that enable effective talent management within leadership.

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Feedback and Appreciation Practices for Managers

It has been consistently demonstrated that constructive feedback and appreciation has a demonstrable effect on the motivation of teams. In fact, it has been shown that feedback is not just a nice ‘optional extra’ but that it is in fact essential in keeping an organization functioning smoothly.

It comes from the basic underlying rule that humans need to feel validated. This applies to anyone, at any level. Without this communication between people we can fail to understand each other, and as a consequence, morale can suffer.

This course looks at the essential practice of how and when we need to apply feedback and appreciation and what effect it has on individuals involved. The course works with the basic premise that we all have differences in our life experiences, values and outlooks; and thus how to give constructive feedback while managing those differences.

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Coach-like Leadership (Coaching Approach in Leadership)

In this course we uncover the fundamental guidelines for how to demonstrate coach-like leadership practices, as a management skill.

We will discuss how to implement effective communication and how to enact effective delegation and feedback methods within different leadership approaches.

Participants will have the opportunity to practice basic coaching skills within the program and will experience how to use these skills in team and relationship management through methods and models.

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Mentoring Skills

For mentor groups within an organisation this course is specifically designed to help participants to acquire basic mentoring skills through theoretical sharing and practical applications.

On this course you will:

Acquire basic mentoring skills
Gain awareness of the mentoring process
Implement the steps of the mentoring process
Boost motivation to mobilise mentees in a structured mentoring process

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"Mentoring can be a powerful development experience for both mentor and mentee. Mentors have the opportunity to learn new things about their mentee, themselves and their organisation."

Lois J. Zachary

Unconscious Prejudices

An important subject to consider; our unconscious prejudices is an area many may never consider studying. In fact, the underlying sources of potential conflict and even effects of abuses of power (and bullying), nearly all stem from our unconscious prejudices.

This may not be an ‘easy’ subject for many; we offer a safe and non-judgemental space for this tricky life-journey work. We learn how to recognise our unconscious judgements and the source of these judgements. We then look at how we can strengthen a non-judgemental and inclusive understanding.

Ultimately we aim for a judgement-free culture; learners will practice clarifying their own personal priorities and action plans.

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Flexibility and Agility

Agility is an essential skill in the modern workplace. Agility is about having the flexible mindset needed to know what to prioritise, how to adapt, when using a different method might better serve you and how to best use the skills of those around you. To be a more agile leader you will be capable of seeing more options in front of you, and you’ll know how best to respond to those options.

With this training, the participant will be able to:

Choose the most facilitating way for themselves by managing their mind and emotions in changing conditions or challenging moments
Make decisions and take action by reviewing opportunities and obstacles in the most flexible and fastest way
Develop personal awareness of their leadership potential and prioritising their own choices in the most efficient way
Get prepared for complex events and situations by transforming their experiences into learning that will make their development continuous
Discover and manage the self-dynamics that will make the motivation continuous

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Inclusive Leadership (Inclusion and Diversity in Leadership)

It is known that unfortunately we still do not have full representation for the full diversity of groups at leadership level. There is a lot of talk on the subject, but in reality traditional roles are still under-represented by minorities.

On this course we delve into the positives of making space for diversity, difference and inclusion in the workplace; what these skills can contribute to teams and organisations, but also conversely, what risks are associated with their absence.

Throughout the program, the focus will be on how leadership attitudes and skills can be developed to increase inclusion and diversity, and how this understanding can be encouraged within the team.

Finally we address how having knowledge and understanding of diversity can actually increase leadership impact.

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DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES OPEN TO GENERAL PARTICIPATION

As well as training programmes designed to support personal and professional development of employees within an institution, we also offer a range of programmes for the training catalogs which are aimed more at individuals, tackling a range of personalised subjects.

These programmes are for all employees working within different areas and different levels within companies.

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Personal Motivation and Self-Management

On this course we help you to design an action plan that will mobilise your potential by defining your strengths, values and the thoughts that create obstacles, and focusing on your inner motivation.

We will look for the answers on how to manage the relationship between choices, potential and actions more effectively and how to maintain personal integrity despite all internal and external dynamics.

Throughout the program, we help you to develop skills and awareness to determine the priority steps that will make you feel strong, useful and effective, to make decisions and take action with confidence and courage.

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Coping with Uncertain Situations

This programme addresses the topic of uncertainty from a leader’s perspective; how best to lead when significant change or even crisis arise? What makes a good leader in an evolving situation? What do employees look for in a confident leader in uncertain times?

We examine successful leadership techniques whilst managing both internal and external obstacles, and how to strengthen skills and understanding that will negotiate times of change and extract positive outcomes.

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"The bird standing on the tree is not afraid of the branch breaking. Its trust is not in the tree, but in its own wings."

Henrik Ibsen

Determination and Action

This programme is all about recognising and managing the factors that facilitate decision-making. Most leaders will be aware that it is imperative that they understand how to take initiative, assume responsibility and develop an action-oriented approach.

So here we help you to clarify the priorities required by different business requirements, to define the steps that you need to take to get results and develop those skills and behaviors to take action.

We cover the ways in which internal dynamics can create mental or emotional obstacles in the decision-making process as well as external factors in relationship management.

So how can you increase your power in your area of responsibility? We look at how drawing up a road map will help you create a positive impact and deliver specific performance results. The results will have direct benefits on yourself, and the organisation as a whole.

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Adapting to Change Management

Here we focus on ‘change’ – what it means for us at a macro level, and the positives it can bring about.

Adapting to change is essential, rather than unconsciously or consciously resisting it. To skillfully work with change is what is needed within leadership and that includes learning to manage the internal and external obstacles encountered in the process.

As you begin to learn about Change Management you will develop the skills that will strengthen your understanding to facilitate change.

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Knowing Yourself and Managing Your Potential

Here you will design a ‘Potential Action Plan’. In the process you will recognise both strengths and values, as well as those thoughts that create obstacles.

We will look for answers on how to manage the relationship between choices, potential and actions more effectively.

Self-awareness and personal integrity are a major part of revealing your potential; we address these subjects whilst allowing space to address all the internal and external dynamics we frequently face.

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“Progress is not a destination; it is a continuous journey.”

Sir John Whitmore

Your creative mind in a changing world

The journey of learning and development is limitless, and the world is changing fast. Even the ‘best’ of us need a roadmap sometimes; together we are stronger.

…Every single elite athlete, musician or adventurer achieved their goals by opening their minds to the possibility of more. Every single time a new record is set, someone sets a new one – because our brains are designed to continue to learn, discover and creatively explore new horizons.

This mindset can quickly become ‘dulled’ and lose its momentum if we do not have the skills in place to work to our advantage. We weren’t taught this at school; it is a way of thinking that helps some people stand out as being strong leaders. However it is no particular ‘skill’ that some people have and others don’t; good leadership stems from a particular way of thinking and showing up in the world, and good leaders take many forms.

How can I help you?

Firstly, this is about you. Having worked with hundreds of people throughout my career, I understand that everyone has their own unique set of issues.

Through detailed reflective work together in 1:1 or group work, I help to guide leaders, teams and individuals to investigate new ways of thinking and communicating, and achieve real change and transformation by discovering their unique potential.