Introduction
Whether you are a new or experienced manager, this course is for you if you either manage or lead a team, projects, programme, functional area or relate to varied stakeholders. We cover globally recognized management and leadership theories, tools and techniques and adapt them to your needs, putting each one into practice. You get to network and learn with others in the development sector, exercise new knowledge and skills on topics including influence, motivation and power analysis. Finally, you leave the training course with a clear plan of how to apply what you have learnt directly to your work.
Course Duration
5 Days
Course Level:
Course Objectives
Through a mix of interactive facilitation, experiential activity and coaching you will learn how to:
- Leverage your natural ability to lead and prioritize demands
- Understand your learning and leadership preferences and how to adapt them to others’ needs
- Analyse your network and prepare for those new conversations that will make a difference
- Give and receive feedback
- Reflect on your own leadership style and presence
Course Outline
Module One: Setting yourself up for success
- The differences between leading and managing
- Identify and prioritize demands – what is realistic?
- Identify leadership styles
Module Two: Understanding the power of your relationships and the nature of motivation
- Stakeholder and network mapping
- Examine motivation
- Understand what motivates you and your network
Module Three: Developing individual and team performance
- Linking motivation to skill
- Holding conversations that matter
- The art of feedback
Module Four: What makes teams effective
- Understanding the nature of teams
- Characteristics of effective teams and team leaders
Module Five: Leading into the future
- Examining power relations
- Exploring leadership presence
- Action planning
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Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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