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Target Audience Mid- to senior-level managers, team leaders, and executives who are responsible for performance management and seek to enhance their coaching skills to drive both individual and team success. Duration 1 Day Course Overview This course equips leaders with the skills and mindset to effectively manage and coach performance in their teams, using an appreciative and strengths-based approach rooted in Positive Organizational Scholarship. Leaders will learn how to foster high performance, address underperformance constructively, and promote continuous improvement. By leveraging the Leadership Tension Lens, participants will navigate the challenges of balancing individual and team performance with organizational goals, while maintaining a culture of positivity, resilience, and growth. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Define Role of Performance Coaching in Leadership: Shifting from Supervision to Empowerment Apply Positive Organizational Scholarship: An Appreciative Framework for Performance Coaching Aligning Individual and Team Performance with Organizational Vision Apply Tailored Coaching to Individual Strengths and Development Needs Define a Culture of High Performance: Leading by Example and Setting the Tone Embed a culture of feedback and Continuous Improvement

The leadership role of the project manager is increasingly recognised as a key determinant in delivering success. These skills can often be critical in project situations, where tight budgets and deadlines demand the highest levels of team performance and where the working environment presents fresh challenges on a daily basis. This programme focuses on the leadership skills required of project managers and will benefit anyone involved in managing projects large or small wishing to extend or enhance those skills. The objectives of this programme are to help the participants: Understand the significance of leadership skills to the project manager and the impact of these skills on project performance Review the key skills needed to be an effective 'multi-dimensional' project leader and learn how to develop, adapt and apply them in practice Learn how to identify the preferred leadership style for the context and organisational culture of a project and how to develop personal style versatility Understand the role of the project leader in building an effective team and the skills required to promote and sustain team performance Gain a better understanding of the interpersonal skills needed to motivate individual team members and harness the full potential of the team DAY ONE 1 Introduction Aims and objectives Personal objectives 2 Project management and leadership What is a leader? How much can leadership be learned? The project environment and the impact of leadership skills The characteristics of high performance project teams and their leaders 3 Principles of effective leadership Some useful models and theories of leadership explored Types of leadership; choosing how to use leadership power Evaluating personal leadership style; how to develop style flexibility 4 Syndicate case study: Leadership in action Review of the role of leadership in a contemporary project Feedback and plenary discussion: effective project leadership 5 Team exercise: Leadership skills of the project manager Teams compete in performing a project simulation Project review and feedback Discussion of the outcome: role and skills of the project leader 6 Leadership skills for project managers The 3 dimensions of project leadership: inwards, outwards, and upwards The vital role of communication skills and how to develop them Developing a 'project vision': strategic thinking skills Understanding others; emotional intelligence skills Being a visible leader; behavioural and influencing skills Building effective relationships; the importance of trust and respect DAY TWO 7 Leading the project team The role of leadership in developing team performance Understanding individual strengths; recognising team role preferences Managing conflict and promoting positive team dynamics Setting standards, maintaining discipline and rewarding performance Harnessing team potential: building motivation within the team Promoting team learning; the team leader as coach / mentor 8 Leading through the organisation Gaining the support others; developing effective influencing skills Getting empowerment from key stakeholders Knowing when and how to take the initiative and lead Building and maintaining rapport with key partners Becoming an effective team player in leadership teams Becoming a business leader; leading colleagues and co-workers 9 Team exercise: Leadership and negotiation Teams engage in a negotiation exercise Exercise review and feedback Discussion of the outcome: negotiation skills of the project leader 10 Negotiation skills for project leaders Characteristics of effective negotiators Classic problem behaviours and mind-sets to avoid Getting to win-win; building partnership and trust 11 Leading more senior stakeholders The challenges and skills of leading and managing upwards Communicating with more senior stakeholders; building credibility Negotiating upwards: knowing when and how The role of networking skills; building and maintaining rapport Handling disagreements; the art of diplomacy Handling personality and style conflicts with more senior people

Inner Alchemy Day Retreat will be focussed on opening your heart up to more of which you yearn for… more fun, joy, adventure, excitement, love and anything else your heart desires!

Motivational Interviewing Advancing Practice 2-day In-person CPD training workshop Thursday 7th & Friday 8th November 2024 his 2-day workshop will be of interest to people in diverse settings and circumstances where conversations about change are an everyday reality. A wide range of learning methods are used to create an enjoyable atmosphere for learning and sharing ideas. These will include demonstration, video observation, brief content lectures, discussion, and focused practice. It is an introduction to Motivational Interviewing for some participants and a refresher for those people who have attended MI training previously.

This interactive workshop will provide a platform for members to share their experiences and ideas, contributing to a more inclusive and supportive club environment. Group Bespoke sessions depending on Club needs. Course Description To create a safe and inclusive space for club members to share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas. By fostering open dialogue and self-reflection, we aim to: Understand: Gain a deeper understanding of the club's culture, values, and challenges from the perspective of its members. Explore: Delve into the concepts of inclusion, intersectionality, and assumptions to identify potential areas for improvement. Gather: Collect valuable insights and feedback to inform future decisions and initiatives. Reflect: Encourage self-awareness and personal growth among participants. Who is it for? This workshop is open to all club members, regardless of their role, experience level, or frequency of participation. We encourage a diverse range of voices to contribute to the discussion. What's the value? By participating in this workshop, members will: Build Leadership Skills: Develop a deeper understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to take on leadership roles with confidence and effectiveness. Boost Self-Confidence: Gain a greater sense of self-awareness and empowerment, leading to increased confidence in their abilities. Cultivate Empathy: Develop a better understanding of others' perspectives, fostering empathy and stronger relationships within the club. Improve Communication: Enhance their communication skills by learning to articulate their thoughts and feelings more effectively.