The Practical Leader Developing and Leading High Performing Teams Course

INTRODUCTION

This IRES training course will show you what you should actually do hour by hour, day by day, week by week, month by month as a leader. Other training courses which will teach you the theory of leadership, concentrating on style, vision, mission and values. This one will instead show you the practices you should adopt and the habits you should develop to succeed as a leader.

You probably already know what good leaders do. You will have experienced good leadership in others; you will also have encountered poor leadership. This IRES training course will give you the confidence to do what you know is right in leading your team.

DURATION

 5 days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 

• Team Leaders
• Supervisors
• Superintendents
• HR; ER or Personnel Staff
• Training Officers
• Anyone preparing for a leadership role

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Identify steps to create a close, mutually trusting relationship with team members and staff
• Techniques to motivate employees to higher performance
• Deal with under-performers in a positive, constructive way
• Delegate effectively and in particular, run meetings well
• Deal properly with complaints and grievances
• Handle change effectively

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• Module 1: Team Motivation
  • Identifying motivation factors in the 21st century
  • Tools, techniques and approaches to motivate your team
  • Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
  • Engaging your followers
  • Team leadership behaviours that enhance motivation
• Module 2: The Practices Of Successful Leaders
  • Getting the team to perform
  • What turns a group into a team?
  • Building mutual trust across the team
  • Empowering employees to make decisions
  • Delegation for increased productivity
  • Running effective meetings
• Module 3: Managing Performance
  • High performance team leaders
  • Valuing and supporting team leaders
  • Recognizing and rewarding team performance
  • Creating a high-performance team culture
  • Motivating and managing poor performers
  • Accomplishing goals and tasks within time constraints
• Module 4: The Skills And Competences Of A High Performing Team Leader
  • Communicating purpose, Objectives and Tasks clearly
  • Effective listening techniques
  • Ensuring the team communicate effectively
  • Recruiting and retaining the right people
  • Improving performance through timely and appropriate feedback
  • Engaging with colleagues to ensure win- win
• Module 5: Helping The Team Cope With Change Effectively
  • Leading and supporting change with the team
  • Understanding the emotional stages of change acceptance
  • Developing team resilience
  • Valuing diversity in the team
  • Coaching the team to take action
  • Action plan for the practical team leader