The Exceptional Leader

We have designed this in-depth workshop to equip participants with feedback and ideas that will help them refine their approach to leadership.

Topics addressed include:

• An examination of existing strengths and areas for development
• The distinction between Leaders and Managers
• The Components of Leadership Model
• Emotional Intelligence

The workshop then provides participants with the opportunity to analyze their existing leadership style using the Leader Behaviour Analysis developed by Dr. Ken Blanchard.

Participants use the Developmental Task Analysis instrument to practice applying the knowledge they have gained from the Leader Behaviour Analysis to a  leadership situation in their workplace.

The focus of the workshop then changes to the topic of Delegation. Participants rate their existing delegation skills through a brief survey of their recent work practices. They then explore:

• A definition of delegation
• Common barriers to delegation
• Steps to successful delegation
• The benefits of delegation

One of the more common barriers to delegation is the fear of overloading one’s direct reports. To address this concern, the participants are provided with the Constructive Abandonment Technique. This is a method of proactively managing heavy workloads. In addition to encouraging direct reports to use it, the participants will find it helpful for dealing with their own workloads.

We often supplement this program with one-on-one telephone coaching after the workshop. This process encourages the participants to implement new strategies and provides them with support as they refine their techniques.

On other occasions, we use 360° feedback to ensure that the participants are aware of the impact their actions are having on the people they seek to lead and work with.