Leadership: Basic Principles of Essential Skills
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to the fundamental principles of leadership.
THE CURRICULUM
Leadership Definitions
- Overview of Definitions
- Historical Perspectives of Leadership
Leadership Conceptions
- Science versus Art
- Rational versus Emotional
- Born versus Taught
Leadership and Management
- Distinctions
- Compare and Contrast
- Integrated Perspective
Leadership Failures
- Things to Avoid
- Most Common Mistakes of Leaders
- Self Defeating Behaviors
Leadership Attitudes
- McGregor's Theory X and Y
Leadership Behaviors
- What do highly effective leaders do?
- 10 Leader Behaviors
- Leadership Skills & Competencies
- Charismatic or Transformational Behaviors
- Leadership Styles and Preferences
- Situational Leadership Behaviors
- Leadership Grid
Leadership Responsibilities
- 8 Primary Leader Duties or Responsibilities
Personal Action Planning
- Development of Leadership Plan of Action
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
At the conclusion of this module, participants will be able to:
Define leadership in a practical, relevant, and meaningful way.
Describe leadership as a balance between science and art, thought and feeling, and natural instincts and acquired skills.
Explain the difference between managers and leaders and implement an integrated model.
Identify the most common mistakes leaders make and explain how to avoid them.
Explain McGregor's Theory X and Y and describe their personal attitudes about people.
Demonstrate in their conduct the 10 things highly effective leaders do.
Explain the attitudes, skills, and core competencies that highly effective leaders
possess and demonstrate on a daily basis.
Explain what it means to be a situational leader and engage in the respective leader behaviors.
Utilize a variety of leadership styles.
Fulfill their 8 primary duties as a leader.
Implement a personal plan of action that will promote, inspire, and encourage leadership.
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