Management and Leadership Training Classes
Proven
Leadership Skills The
Leadership Training Institute offers classes that teach participants
to confidently use proven methods of management leadership
to lead people and help them plan, organize
and control their work assignments. Class
participants will also learn to use resources made available to them more
effectively.
On-Site
Classes: can be tailored to the needs of client
organization and delivered on-site at time and location
of client choice.
Class Objectives:
At
the 90-day post-class assessment, participants will
have:
- Demonstrated
(on the job) an understanding that the intuitive style
of leadership (self-centered, directive) will only
work in special circumstances and will have made noticeable
improvement in working themselves toward a management
leadership style (participatory, empowering)
- Spent
more time "leading and managing" and less
time "doing"
- Used
the action planning process to plan and implement
at least one important initiative that has a positive
impact on business results
- Used
the decision-making technique on the job to arrive
at sound decisions that have or will have a positive
impact on business results
- Demonstrated
greater ability to function in teamwork situations
- Developed
and successfully used a system of control by exception
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Leadership Training Class: Leadership By Example
Some leaders are extremely effective, while others are extremely ineffective. As I've observed and evaluated leaders over the last three decades, the leader who leads by example is generally the most effective.
Rank-and-file members of an organization generally discount the message given by a so-called "leader" who tells others to do something, while being unwilling to do it himself. It is well documented that one of the first questions a potential donor asks to a not-for-profit is the percentage of Board members who have donated to the charity. Most donors feel that if a Board member will not donate to his own cause, then the donor is generally nervous about the Board's level of commitment.
Very often, an individual in a leadership position will suggest to others that they make telephone calls for some specific purpose. However, I have observed that the vast majority of the individuals making the request do not make their share of telephone calls. Like most individuals, individuals in leadership positions have the same qualms and insecurities as everyone else. Most "leaders" fear making telephone calls, and that is one major reason that there has become such an over-dependence on using things such as e-mail and texting.
Many individuals become "leaders" because of their pleasant personality, charms, "smoothness," and political savvy. Unfortunately, none of these traits which aid in getting elected are in any way related to effective leadership. In hundreds of consults, where I evaluated various aspects of managerial efficiency including leadership, the only common denominator I have found amongst effective leaders, is their willingness to "roll-up-their-sleeves," and do what they feel necessary to "get the job done." Leaders learn about their members' needs, and wishes, by consultative listening - - that is, evaluative listening by asking probing questions and follow-up questions.
Effective leadership always involves leading by example. If a leader is not willing to do what he asks of others, eventually the membership (rank-and-file) becomes resentful. Many believe that any leader unwilling to "lead by example" is simply a hypocrite. Effective leadership requires gaining and maintaining the respect of the rank-and-file, and requires "proving yourself every day." Most "leaders" "talk the talk," but don't "walk the walk." The most effective leaders let their actions speak for themselves, and these individuals gain the respect of their followers.
Indeed, there is a big difference between leadership and effective leadership. If an organization finds a "doer," it should nurture this individual and develop him into a leadership role. A true leader in a leadership role is the ideal situation for any organization!
Source: Richard Brody
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