Stepping into a leadership role brings new responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities. Emerging leaders must develop the confidence and skills to guide others, communicate effectively, and make sound decisions while maintaining authenticity. Building these essentials early sets the foundation for long-term success as a leader.

This program provides practical tools, frameworks, and experiences to help new and aspiring leaders succeed. Participants will explore the fundamentals of leadership, practise core skills, and reflect on their leadership style to build confidence and capability.

Understanding Leadership Fundamentals

• Defining leadership versus management.

• Core responsibilities of an emerging leader.

• Reflection activity: exploring personal leadership values.

Developing Self-Awareness as a Leader

• Identifying strengths and growth areas.

• Emotional intelligence and its role in leadership.

• Practical activity: self-assessment and peer feedback.

Communicating with Clarity and Confidence

• Adapting communication styles to different audiences.

• Providing clear direction and setting expectations.

• Active listening and constructive feedback.

Building and Leading Teams

• Creating trust and credibility with team members.

• Encouraging collaboration and shared accountability.

• Practical exercise: addressing common team challenges.

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

• Approaches to making confident decisions.

• Balancing short-term actions with long-term goals.

• Case study: decision-making in a leadership scenario.

Planning for Growth as a Leader

• Developing resilience and adaptability.

• Building a personal leadership development plan.

• Tools and resources for ongoing leadership growth.

Key Outcomes

• Understand the core responsibilities of a leader.

• Recognise their leadership strengths and development areas.

• Communicate with confidence and clarity.

• Build credibility and trust with their team.

• Apply tools to support decision-making and problem-solving.

• Create a plan for continued leadership growth.

Delivery Style

• Engaging facilitation with practical exercises.

• Role-plays, group discussions, and real-life scenarios.

• Self-reflection activities and personal action planning.

Course Materials Provided

• Participant workbook.

• Leadership style self-assessment tool.

• Communication and feedback planning templates.

• Follow-up resources and curated reading list.

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