Day One: Influence and Leadership
- Learn the concept and importance of influence and leadership for personal and professional success
- Understand the different types of leadership styles such as autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, etc. and how to apply them in different situations
- Explore the psychology of influence and how it affects human behavior and decision making
- Assess your own leadership style and preferences by using a self-assessment tool such as the Leadership Style Inventory
- Apply your learning to a real or simulated case study by using the keynote activity ‘Influence and Leadership’
Day Two: Emotional Intelligence and Communication
- Learn the concept and importance of emotional intelligence (EI) for leadership effectiveness and performance
- Understand the five components of EI based on Daniel Goleman’s model: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills
- Develop your EI skills by using various tools and techniques such as self-reflection, feedback, mindfulness, etc.
- Practice effective communication skills for leaders by using various skills and techniques such as active listening, questioning, persuading, etc.
- Apply your learning to a real or simulated communication scenario by using the keynote activity ‘Emotional Intelligence and Communication’
Day Three: Persuasion Techniques and Decision Making
- Learn the concept and importance of persuasion techniques for leadership effectiveness and influence
- Understand the cognitive biases that affect decision making such as confirmation bias, anchoring bias, availability bias, etc. and how to overcome them
- Master the art of persuasion in leadership by using various skills and techniques such as storytelling, analogies, evidence, charisma, etc.
- Learn various decision making strategies for leaders such as rational, intuitive, participative, etc. and how to use them in different situations
- Apply your learning to a real or simulated decision making scenario by using the keynote activity ‘Persuasion Techniques and Decision Making’
Day Four: Trust and Authenticity
- Learn the concept and importance of trust and authenticity for leadership effectiveness and credibility
- Understand how to build authentic relationships with your team members, peers, and stakeholders by using various skills and techniques such as respect, honesty, transparency, etc.
- Learn various strategies for gaining and maintaining trust such as communication, collaboration, delegation, etc.
- Understand the role of authenticity in influence and how to be true to yourself and others by using various skills and techniques such as self-awareness, self-regulation, self-expression, etc.
- Apply your learning to a real or simulated trust-building scenario by using the keynote activity ‘Trust and Authenticity’
Day Five: Change Leadership and Action Planning
- Learn the concept and importance of change leadership for organizational success
- Understand how change affects you and others by using various models and tools such as Kubler-Ross’s change curve, Bridges’s transition model, ADKAR model, etc.
- Lead change in your organization by using various skills and techniques such as communication, motivation, persuasion, etc.
- Influence group dynamics during change by using various skills and techniques such as collaboration, cooperation, coordination, etc.
- Learn from case studies of leaders who made a difference by leading change successfully
- Create your personal action plan for improving your leadership skills by using various tools and techniques such as goal setting, feedback loop, reflection journal, etc.
