ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS PROGRAME.pptx

skills development for managers and supervisors to excell in the workplace

1. MASTER CLASS ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP INSIGHT

2. Programme Elements (Agenda) Unit standard number - 242824 Unit Standard Title - Apply leadership concepts in a work context NQF Level - 4 Credits - 12 Explain the concept of leadership Differentiate between the concepts of leadership and management Apply leadership techniques to individuals and teams within the work context Evaluate the impact of the leadership techniques applied Assessment

3. Introductions H… E… C… T… O… R…

4. Expectations

5. House Keeping

6. Unlocking the power of the mind

7. “As a man thinketh” by James Allen Mind is the master power that makes and moulds. And man is mind, and evermore, he takes the tool of thought, to shape what he wills, bringing forth a thousand joys or a thousand ills. He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass. The environment is, but his looking glass.

8. THOUGHTS DECISIONS ACTIONS HABITS CHARACTER DESTINY The Wheel of Life

9. What is leadership?

10. Leadership Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. Interpersonal influence exercised in situations and directed through the communication process towards the attainment of goals. An interaction in which the conscious intentions of one person are communicated in is behaviour, verbal and otherwise, with the consequence that the other person wants to, and does behave, in accordance with the first person's intentions Leader uses knowledge and skills (interaction) Leader's knowledge and skills (application) can be influenced by his or her attributes

11. Leadership styles

12. Leadership Factors of Leadership - Leader - Followers - Communication - Situation

13. Why is leadership important?

14. Leadership Importance Crisis situations Organizational performance Employee Motivations and job performance Effective management of employees and work

15. Principles of Leadership Know yourself and seek self-improvement Be technically proficient Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions Make sound and timely decisions Set the example Know your people and look out for their well-being Keep your workers informed Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished Build and Lead Teams Use the full capabilities of your organization

16. What are the qualities of a leader?

17. Qualities of a leader Humaneness Empathy Objectivity Transparency Accountability Responsibility Honesty Integrity Assertiveness Consistency

18. 21 Laws of Leadership: J.C. Maxwell The Law of the Lid The Law of Influence The Law of Process The Law of Navigation The Law of Empowerment The Law of Respect The Law of Intuition The Law of Solid Ground The Law of Timing The Law of Explosive Growth

19. Leadership Areas

20. Leadership Roles Visionary Motivator Create synergies Facilitate a developmental environment Innovator A leader must be creative

21. 5 Levels of Leadership The 5 Levels of Leadership helps you answer a couple of such fundamental questions about leadership. Precisely, Where are you as a leader right now? How do you get to the next level? Where should you ultimately aim to be as a leader?

22. Maxwell’s five levels of leadership consist of five ‘P’- Level 1- Position. Level 2- Permission. Level 3- Production. Level 4- People Development. Level 5- Pinnacle.

23. Leadership Level 1: Position (Rights)

24. Leadership Level 2: Permission (Relationships)

25. Leadership Level 3: Production (Results)

26. Leadership Level 4: People Development (Reproduction)

27. Leadership Level 5: Pinnacle (Respect)

28. How to Maintain the Status of a Level 5 Leader Keep your vision and focus facing forward. Do not get comfortable with your past accomplishments. Keep striving to innovate, improve, and excel. Expand your audience. Understand that teaching others how to lead is not industry-specific. Speak at events and conferences.

29. Leaders vs. Managers Managers Administrator Maintain Control Short-term view Compliance Accept status quo Do things right Risk Aversive Leaders Innovate Develop Inspire/Influence Long-term perspective Initiator Challenge status quo Do the right things Risk Taker

30. Discussion Questions Question 1: Leaders are born or made? Question2: What is difference between leader and manager Question 3: In your point of view which leadership theory is more relevant and practical in terms of application and success?