Leadership & Motivational Skills

Leadership and Motivational Skills

Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the main types of leadership style
• Identify the main characteristics of different theories of leadership - trait, transactional, etc.
• Demonstrate an ability to apply different leadership styles and characteristics to different business situations
• Demonstrate an understanding of the problems associated with leading change in an organisation
• Show an understanding of the process by which individuals and groups cope with change
• Demonstrate an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different leadership approaches to a problem

o Introduction to Leadership Theory
o Types of Leadership Style
o Autocratic Style
o Democratic Style
o Laissez-Faire Style
o Paternalistic Style
o Change Leadership
o Theories of Leadership
o Trait Theories
o Behavioural Theories
o Contingency Theories
o Transformational Theories
o Invitational Leadership
o Transactional Theories
o Factors Affecting Style

This section of the course introduces delegates to the concept of leadership, leadership styles, traits of leaders and factors that effect style. The second part of the training course is a structured and detailed set of exercises and activities to help delegates explore what they have currently learned and to put the knowledge into practice, including:
o Qualities of a Leader
o What Do Leaders Do?
o Defining Leaders and Leadership
Delegates are also asked to explore the many Myths associated with Leadership, asked questions like "Why Invest In Leadership?", "What Really Makes a Leader", and "The Leader as Delegator".

Delivery:	Unknown
Category:	Line Management