The Course Content
Day One: Early Leadership and Rise of Trait Theory
Early Leadership history
Values, beliefs and development of early leadership
The rise and fall of Trait Theory
The ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of Trait Theory
The re-emergence of Trait Theory and its relevance today
Case Studies, scenarios and practical exercises
Day Two: Behavioural, Style, Situational and Contingency Theory
Behaviour and Style concepts of leadership
Learning how to become a leader
How Situational & Contingence theories developed
The style of action based upon situational variables
The action based upon the follower’s style and variables
Case Studies, scenarios and practical exercises
Day Three: Functional and Integrated Psychological Theory
Functional behaviours that contribute to organizational effectiveness
Efficient vs. Effective leadership
Influencing your organization with strict moral codes
Ethical & Moral Leadership
Psychological theory, using the old and adding “leadership presence”
Case Studies, scenarios and practical exercises
Day Four: Transactional, Transformational and Leader–Member Exchange Theory
The Transactional leader who holds power and control over employees
Rewards and punishments
Transformational style that can inspire positive changes
Improving process and leading innovation
Leader-Member relationship between leaders and followers
Case Studies, scenarios and practical exercises
Day Five: Emotions Intelligence and Neo-Emergent Theory
Recognize their own emotions and those of others
Adapting to environments to achieve one's goal
Emotional intelligence for good interpersonal communication
Neo-Emergent style based on creating a collaborative culture
Dramatically increasing innovation and profit
Case Studies, scenarios and practical exercises
The Certificate