Leadership Skills for Handling Pressure Stress and Crisis How to Lead Effectively in Challenging Situations – Online
Introduction:
Pressure, stress and crisis are inevitable challenges that leaders face in today’s dynamic and competitive work environment. How leaders cope with these situations can have a significant impact on their performance, well-being, and influence. Leaders need to develop the skills and strategies to handle pressure and stress effectively, communicate with confidence and clarity, lead with creativity and innovation, and develop and train their teams to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to become a resilient and effective leader in times of pressure, stress and crisis. You will learn about the causes and effects of stress on yourself and others, the personality styles and coping mechanisms of different people, the communication skills and techniques to manage conflicts and feedback, the leadership skills and strategies to cope with change and crisis, the creative problem-solving skills and methods to find solutions and opportunities, and the team development skills and practices to enhance team performance and morale.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop their leadership skills for handling pressure, stress and crisis. It will benefit:
- Current or aspiring leaders who want to enhance their leadership effectiveness in challenging situations
- Managers or supervisors who want to improve their communication and problem-solving skills in times of stress
- Team leaders or members who want to develop their team performance and morale in times of change and crisis
Benefits Of Taking This Course
- Understand the nature, sources, and impact of pressure, stress and crisis on yourself, your team, and your organization
- Apply effective techniques to cope with pressure and stress for yourself and others
- Communicate assertively, confidently, and constructively in times of stress
- Lead with confidence, creativity, and innovation in times of change and crisis
- Develop and train your team to handle pressure, stress and crisis
Content
Day One: Understanding and Coping with Stress
- What is stress and how does it affect you physically, mentally, and emotionally?
- How to identify the sources and triggers of stress in your work and life
- How to adopt a holistic approach to manage stress and enhance your well-being
- How to recognize your personality style and how it influences your response to stress
- How to understand the differences between introverts and extroverts in coping with stress
- How to turn stressful challenges into opportunities for growth and learning
Day Two: Communicating Effectively in Times of Stress
- What are the common communication barriers and pitfalls in times of stress?
- How to avoid passive and aggressive responses and communicate assertively in stressful situations
- How to manage conflicts constructively and resolve them peacefully in times of pressure
- How to give and receive feedback positively and productively in times of stress
- How to use creative solutions to overcome communication challenges in times of stress
- How to improve your listening, speaking, and writing skills in stressful contexts
Day Three: Leading with Confidence in Times of Change and Crisis
- What are the characteristics and skills of confident leaders in challenging times?
- How to cope with sudden and unexpected changes in your work environment
- How to lead others effectively and empathetically during times of change and crisis
- How to recognize and address the symptoms of short-term and long-term effects of stress on yourself and others
- How to motivate yourself and others to perform well under pressure
- How to build and maintain your confidence and credibility as a leader
Day Four: Leading with Creativity and Innovation in Times of Crisis
- What are the benefits and challenges of leading with creativity and innovation in times of crisis?
- How to develop your crisis management skills and strategies
- How to recognize and seize opportunities for change and improvement in a crisis
- How to help your team look for creative opportunities and solutions in a crisis
- How to practice creative leadership skills and methods in facing a crisis
- How to remove blocks and barriers to creative thinking and problem-solving in a crisis
Day Five: Developing and Training Your Team in Times of Pressure, Stress, and Crisis
- What are the roles and responsibilities of a leader in developing and training their team?
- How to train and develop your team members to handle pressure, stress, and crisis effectively
- How to teach your team members stress management techniques and practices
- How to help your team see the positive side of change and embrace it as an opportunity
- How to implement creative problem-solving skills and tools for your team when facing a crisis
- How to enhance your team effectiveness, morale, and cohesion during times of stress
- How to develop a personal action plan for yourself and your team
Training Methodology
To enhance learning and practical application of concepts, the training course will use a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and real-world examples. Participants will also get the chance to collaborate on group projects and create action plans adapted to the needs of their respective organizations.
Important Links
What is included?
- State-of-the-art virtual (online) meeting platform.
- Advanced Learning Management System (LMS) tools.
- Subject-matter expertise delivered by practising Management Consultants
- Course material (Soft copy)
- Virtual Networking Sessions
- Accredited Certificates of Completion Will be awarded
