Leadership and Management Skills for the 21st Century Course


INTRODUCTION

Both leadership and management in the 21st Century are becoming increasingly more complex. Typically, organizations in both the public and private sectors are facing changes driven by political, economic, sociological, technological, legal and environmental issues.

In order to successfully meet these challenges organizations, need to ensure that their leaders and managers at all levels have a comprehensive understanding of their roles, goals and required competencies. This Leadership and Management Skills training course is focused on meeting this requirement. In these 10 days you will learn about:

The range of 21st Century competencies:

  • The need to think strategically
  • The principles of managing change
  • How to approach and solve problems creatively
  • Critical aspects of teamwork
  • The process of motivating yourself and others
  • Methods for managing conflict
  • Techniques for dealing with difficult staff

DURATION

5 days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 

  • Team leaders seeking to enhance their performance
  • Technical staff seeking a greater understanding of management
  • Managers desiring to sharpen their skills
  • Anyone seeking to step up a level

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Know the importance of character in management
  • Know the four dimensions of behavioral styles
  • Understand how to be a Champion of Change
  • Clarify your role as a leader and manager
  • Identify Five Core Competencies of effective managers
  • Understand a proven model for Developing a Successful Strategy
  • Learn how to build a high-performance team
  • Recognize the difference between ineffective and effective teams
  • Discover techniques for improving their personal performance as a team leader
  • Study the different team player styles and their impact
  • Devise a strategy to manage the team through the stages of development
  • Examine the art of motivating employees
  • Consider methods of dealing with conflicts between team members
  • Review strategies for handling difficult people

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Team Motivation

  • Identifying motivation factors in the 21st century
  • Tools, techniques and approaches to motivate your team
  • Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
  • Engaging your followers
  • Team leadership behaviours that enhance motivation

The leader’s profile

  • Managing and leading others effectively
  • Essential innovative leadership
  • Enhancing creative thinking skills for the innovative leader
  • Implementing innovative leadership for managing performance

Strategic thinking and the power of visionary leadership

  • leadership models
  • Developing leadership power - exploring personal purpose and passion
  • Combining management skills and leadership competencies
  • Motivating, rewarding and leading teams

Leadership in action - maximizing interpersonal communications

  • Goal setting
  • Helping the Team Cope with Change
  • Recruiting and Retaining the Right People

Communication

  • The effective communication process
  • formal and informal communication channels
  • Time management
  • Leadership in action maximizing interpersonal communications 

Enroll for this Course

We are proud to offer this course in a variety of training formats to suit your needs.

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Enroll to In-Person (Face to Face)

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Enroll for a Virtual Zoom Class

Join a scheduled class with a live instructor and other delegates.

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Enroll for Online Self-paced Class

Keep track of your own progression throughout your course and ensure continuous improvement.

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Benefits of Taking a Course at IRES

LEARN

Our courses are carefully curated to keep you abreast of latest industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices. We employ a variety of teaching methodologies, including hands-on workshops, case studies, and interactive sessions, all aimed at fostering an engaging and effective learning environment. Our expert instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, providing our clients with insights that can be immediately applied in their professional lives.

NETWORK

Our courses serve as a vibrant platform for professionals to connect and engage with a diverse community of peers, industry leaders, and experts. By participating in our programs, you gain access to an invaluable network that spans across various sectors and geographical boundaries. This networking aspect is not just about forming professional relationships; it's about creating a supportive ecosystem where ideas, opportunities, and collaborations can flourish.

GROW

Our courses are designed to challenge and inspire professionals to step out of their comfort zones and explore new horizons. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, our programs help professionals refine their existing skills and acquire new ones, making them more versatile and competitive.

FAQs & Course Administration Details:

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 Phone: +254 715 077 817 or Email: [email protected].
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer. Email: [email protected] Phone: +254 715 077 817.

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