Professional Leadership
This subject provides the opportunity to analyse effective leadership behaviour in successful organisations and to understand and practice personal and professional competencies necessary to manage at a senior level in either a small to medium sized organisation, or lead a significant unit of activity in a large organisation.
Who should attend Professional Leadership
Middle or senior managers who are keen to examine and improve their leadership behaviour and personal and professional competence in this strategic area
Content of Professional Leadership
- Introduction to leadership studies in contemporary management theory and practice
- Communication, consultation and feedback skills relevant to contemporary leadership styles and change management
- Building trust and confidence through positive role modelling for diverse individuals and groups inside and external to the organisation
- Decision making processes which manage risk, consultation and divergent expectations
- Creating and maintaining an environment that supports and nurtures high performing teams
- Maintenance programs for successful leaders
Outcomes of Professional Leadership
- Understand the importance of effective leadership behaviours in successful organisations
- Value the need for and practice the skills of communicating the organisational strategic direction including its vision values, standards and mission
- Practice the behaviours that influence groups and individuals within the organisation and in its relevant external environment
- Demonstrate the behaviours that support the development and maintenance of high performing teams
- Act in a manner that demonstrates personal and professional competence to significant others within the organisation and in its immediate environment
Duration: 2 days
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