Management and Leadership Training Workshops
Proven
Leadership Skills The
Leadership Training Institute offers workshops that teach participants
to confidently use proven methods of management leadership
to lead people and help them plan, organize
and control their work assignments. Workshop
participants will also learn to use resources made available to them more
effectively.
On-Site
Workshops: can be tailored to the needs of client
organization and delivered on-site at time and location
of client choice.
Workshop Objectives:
At
the 90-day post-workshop 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 Workshops: Leadership Vs Management - Leadership Workshops: The Case Of Mistaken Identity
The idea that Managers are Leaders is absolutely false. Just because a person has a distinct title, doesn't mean they possess skills to be a leader. For any person determined about developing a flourishing business, increasing leadership skills is of significant importance. With my background in management, and years of leadership study, I am sharing with you my experience related to leadership vs. management.
Management
In my twenties, I worked in management in the hospitality business. Even though I had earned a position of clout, I didn't know the first thing about leading people. To me, sporting that title was more about control. My employees needed to take my instruction in order to maintain an income. A common misunderstanding is the belief that individuals with authority are influential. That is not leadership. Managing is merely maintaining systems, whereas leading, means you can move people in a specific direction with their eager participation. As a Manager, although I maintained control, I was not influencing people. In other words, people were not following me out of trust and respect, they basically did their work out of necessity. I had no awareness of leading with vision, connecting with people, or how to truly influence a group of people without the underlying job dependence tactics. The fact is, you can't lead people effectively, if they don't trust you. With a typical corporate structure, it isn't common to see staff members completely trusting management, or feeling like the company is considering their interests. It is easy for management to perceive they are leading, for the reason that people are listening to them, when in actuality, they are merely adhering to policy, because their livelihood is at stake.
Leadership Distinction
It wasn't until I read my first book on leadership where I had that pivotal light bulb moment. The thought that came to mind was "if I only knew then, what I know now, what a difference I could have made." It was funny, because I also thought of all the people I had worked for, that could use that same information, since it was evident they didn't understand the difference between leadership vs. management either. John C. Maxwell states "leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less." Should you question whether or not you are a leader, simply check to see how many people are actually following your lead, by executing a different path for your team. You'll observe in a hurry, whether or not you have real influence. Position and authority have very little to do with leadership.
To manage people means you can preserve, but to lead people means you can multiply your efforts, and the results can be compounding.
To begin to develop yourself as a leader, here are a few areas you can act on:
Character. Character to me, represents integrity. Developing unyielding character means you are accountable and faithful. It is about walking your talk. Good character means doing what you say you will do, being a leader your team can count on. Being faithful in terms of character is about follow through, not changing your mind every three months, or giving up each time challenges arise, or something becomes uncomfortable. Good character is central to leading people, because without it, people won't trust in you as a leader.
Connection. Relationship building is key. You may have heard, it is easier to walk away from a career or business, than it is to walk away from a friend. In order to build relationships, you need to let people see your heart, and be sincerely interested in other people. Would you rather follow a person who is all about their agenda and the bottom line, or a person who you feel has your best interest at heart? A key in building relationships is give first, ask later. To truly show your team your heart, worry less about the impression, and focus more on your consistent day to day activity. It is not what you do or speak once in a while that matters, it is what we do consistently that shapes our lives and relationships.
Credibility. This can be summed up with experience, knowledge, and ability. To become a competent leader, one must lead from a place of experience; never ask someone to do something you are not willing, or have not done yourself first. Building your credibility will demand a commitment to continual improvement in your craft. Real life examples are more powerful than words and direction. The fact is, if you can't deliver, people won't follow you.
Your victory in business relies upon you choosing to cultivate leadership, vs. management. Becoming a great leader takes time. If you desire to develop greater influence, and expand your business, create a leadership growth plan. Begin with a list of leadership resources to complete. Consider this your leadership development goals, including each article with completion dates. Remember, it won't happen immediately; developing strong leadership skills will command a dedication to continual growth. Lastly, understand that absorbing information won't change anything, results occur when you put what you are learning into practice.
Source: Jodi Ouellette
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