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The Dynamics of Effective Management and Leadership

L
ength: 1 day
Number of Participants: Up to 20

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The skills required to effectively manage and lead others are two of the most critical responsibilities within any organization. No doubt, everyone has experienced both "good" and bad" leadership and management practices.  In this one-day workshop you will learn, and practice, the tools and techniques necessary to ensure your success. New supervisors or managers as well as those who have had no formal training are encouraged to attend

 This skill-building workshop: 

  • Allows you to identify behaviors that inhibit your success as a leader
  • Increases your managerial/supervisory effectiveness by providing insight into your personal behavioral style
  • Offers practical guidelines for enhancing employee performance
  • Will enable you to build trust and rapport with your subordinates while maintaining your leadership credibility

Management Fundamentals

  • Identify the qualities of effective management
  • Learn the difference between leading and managing and why both are important
  • Understand the functions of management
    • Preparation
    • Development
    • Personnel
    • Leadership
    • Evaluation
  • Learn how to manage effectively in a changing environment
  • Explore the relationship of dignity, credibility, and trust in motivating "voluntary" effort from employees
Managing People

Use the Leader Behavior Analysis II, an assessment tool:

  • To learn the four styles of leadership
    • Directing
    • Coaching
    • Supporting
    • Delegating
  • To increase flexibility in using each style appropriately
  • To diagnose follower development levels by analyzing follower competence and commitment
  • To understand the short and long-term effects of "over-supervision" and "under-supervision" on follower performance and morale
  • To use the skills of Action-Results Dialogue to monitor performance and give feedback
Communication
  • Learn that actions speak louder than words and the impact of nonverbal, attending behaviors
  • Understand the difference between active listening and passive hearing
  • Learn the importance of asking the right question at the right time
Action Planning