Course Methodology

Despite its obvious academic rigor, The Leadership Challenge® is anything but a theory of unreachable ideals. On the contrary, the workshop is about specific, understandable and practical behaviors that can be learned and applied in any setting. The program will engage participants through experiential activities, workbook exercises, group problem solving tasks, and presentations. Participants will also get plenty of hands-on experience by applying The 'Five Practices' leadership model to current organizational and personal leadership challenges.

Course Objectives

•   Describe the evolution of leadership traits and characteristics and use this knowledge to identify their preferred leadership strengths and weaknesses
•   Model the way for others by clarifying and communicating their fundamental values and beliefs
•   Express their image of the future and inspire others to share that common vision
•   Challenge the status quo and find opportunities to change and improve by experimenting with innovative ideas and learning from accompanying mistakes
•   Enable others to act by building collaboration, teamwork, and trust while strengthening the ability of others to excel
•   Recognize the accomplishments of others by showing appreciation and celebrating accomplishments
•   Apply lessons learned from best practices of exemplary leaders at the local, regional and global levels

Target Audience

All persons positioned for leadership contributions in their institutions such as managers, associate or assistant directors, day-to-day leaders of a change effort, and high potential leaders who may be asked to play the role of change agents.

Target Competencies

• Self-assessment
• Personal credibility and values
• Building collaboration
• Leading and inspiring others
• Creativity and innovation
• leadership best practices and fables

Note

This course relies on the use of 'The Leadership Challenge Workshop®' original Participant Workbook and the Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI) on-line assessment (20 pages report) and results in an additional certificate of completion issued by Wiley (USA).