High Impact Leadership

This course is designed to help leaders increase their impact and influence in order to inspire people at all levels and develop a competitive edge for their organisations.
You will start by dispelling some of the most enduring myths about leadership, to adopt a perspective that is relevant for the 21st century. The course then explores a number of models to help you develop a highly inclusive and ‘post-heroic‘ approach to your leadership practice, including emotionally intelligent leadership styles, the attributes of an inspirational leader, and host leadership. You will also look at ways to become a more agile learner and promote a culture of lifelong learning for your teams, empowering and inspiring people to become accountable for their own success.
As well as learning a set of essential leadership strategies, you will leave the course with a heightened sense of self-awareness and a plan for how to develop your personal impact in the long-term.

This course is aimed at department heads and senior managers who work cross-functionally. It is also valuable for high-potential individuals on the fast track to promotion.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Describe your preferred leadership style and the implications this has for your leadership practice
• List the key behaviours required from an inspirational leader and evaluate yourself against these
• Articulate the importance of practicing inclusive leadership for individuals, teams and organisations
• Take steps to cultivate learning agility in yourself and others
• Share leadership with your teams by promoting individual accountability
• Connect your personal values with the values of your organisation

• Dispelling some of the common and prevailing myths about leadership
• Leadership styles - what kind of leader are you?
• The leader as a learner - cultivating your own learning agility
• Defining your personal values and making the connection to the values of your organisation
• The leader as a host, not a hero
• How to practice inclusive leadership and promote a sense of belonging across your organisation
• Sharing leadership through accountability and empowering your teams to empower themselves
• Inspiring and motivating others to be their best
• The Bain Inspirational Leadership Model - key qualities of an inspirational leader for the 21st century
• Developing inner resources
• Setting the tone
• Connecting with others
• Leading the team

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