Inspirational Leadership is a frequently discussed topic - and it represents a much sought after style of leadership that pays particularly rich dividends in times of change and transformation. According to research by Harvard Business School, the ability to inspire creates the highest levels of employee engagement and commitment - and productivity, staff retention and bottom-line profitability are all positively affected as a result.
In this development programme, participants will engage with the fundamental principles of inspirational leadership and learn how to apply these principles when leading people through change. They will gain insights into their current abilities to truly inspire others, and assess their capabilities for building an inspired, high-performance workforce. The Inspirational Leadership and Change training course will convey a range of approaches, insights and skills needed to inspire, motivate and empower others to achieve extraordinary business results.
This training course will feature:
Leadership approaches that genuinely inspire other people
Authentic communication - the vehicle to inspirational leadership
The hidden mechanics of motivating and engaging
The 7 human reactions to change
Transformational leadership in times of change
What are the goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the key principles of inspirational leadership
Apply leadership styles that truly engage and inspire
Create the conditions for truly remarkable team performance
Gain the skills for leading people through change
Evaluate and choose frameworks for organizational change and transformation
Who is this training course for?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
Senior Managers, Directors and Executives
Mid-Level leaders
Established First Line Managers
Departmental and Divisional Managers / Leaders
Individuals about to be promoted into a mid- or senior level leadership role
Functional leaders: finance, marketing, HR, operations and other managers
How will this training course be presented?
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. It utilises a blended learning approach and employs a variety of approaches such as action learning, group discussions, video case studies and self-reflection exercises. The resulting variety helps delegates to stay engaged throughout the course, feel challenged and draw quick wins for their own development.
Course Outline
Day One: Key Principles of Inspirational Leadership
The power of inspirational leaders
When to be a manager, and when to be a leader
Key principles of inspirational leadership
Assessing your leadership preferences
Identifying your leadership strengths and development areas
Day Two: Developing Inspirational Leadership Skills
Key characteristics of inspirational leaders
Communication - your vehicle to inspire other people
Presenting to inspire your audience
Building solid connections with others
Dealing with different personality styles
Day Three: Inspiring Teams and Other Groups of People
Inspiring teams to achieve remarkable performance
The art and science of motivation
The Ladder of Accountability
Passion and Integrity - your ‘secret weapon’ to truly inspire
Building a Foundation of Trust
Day Four: Leading People Through Change
The key drivers of change
The 7 human reactions to change
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
The power of emotions in the workplace
Developing others using the coaching approach
Fostering an inspirational mindset
Day Five: Approaches to Change and Transformation
The difference between leading and managing change
Leadership and culture in the context of change
The change iceberg model
Established models for leading change and transformation
Course wrap up and action steps
The certificate
Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course