Training Description
Leadership is about change and moving forward, and successful project managers are effective communicators that know when and how to be a leader. Each person and each project requires a slightly different style and approach. This workshop will teach project managers what leadership is, the role it can play in projects and organizations, and the techniques to foster leadership and communication skills. The organizational culture and communication needs of a project are examined and the impact they have. A variety of current leadership models and tools relevant to project managers will be learned.
This course explores communication variables involved when leaders attempt to influence members to achieve a goal.
Training Objectives
Each attendee who will complete this training will gain the following outcomes:-
- Apply and gain a good working knowledge on leadership and communication.
- Effectively handle challenges such delivering unpopular news and increasing team motivation.
- Communicate confidently in any environment, from spontaneous “elevator pitches” to high stakes reports and proposals.
- Deliver powerful messages that win hearts and minds and lead rapidly to action.
- Implement best practices for influencing peers, managers, subordinates, customers and other stakeholders.
- Apply breakthrough leadership and communication techniques to drive business value and become more powerful leaders.
Who should attend?
This course is intended for leaders who are interested in developing superior leadership and communication skills to achieve greater success at all levels of their organization.
Training Duration: 5 (Five) days (6 Hours/day)
Training Program
The following program are planned for this training. However, the instructor(s) may modify this program before or during the training for technical reasons with no prior notice to the delegates. Nevertheless, the training objectives will always be met:
DAY 1
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08:30 – 09:00 |
Registration & Coffee |
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09:00 – 09:30 |
Welcome & Introduction |
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09:30 – 10:30 |
Organizing Ideas through Mind Mapping |
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10:30 – 10:45 |
Break |
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10:45 – 12:30 |
Knowing Your Message’s Desired Outcomes |
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12:30 – 01:30 |
Tailoring a Message for Your Intended Audience |
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01:30 – 02:10 |
Lunch |
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02:10 – 03:30 |
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03:30 – 03:45 |
Break |
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03:45 – 04:00 |
Training Wrap-Up |
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04:00 |
End of the Day One |
DAY 2
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09:00 – 09:30 |
Training Recapitulation for Day One |
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09:30 – 10:30 |
Identifying the Characteristics of a Credible Leader |
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10:30 – 10:45 |
Break |
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10:45 – 12:30 |
Demonstrating Caring, Character and Competence in Challenging Situations |
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12:30 – 01:30 |
Establishing Your Credibility Firmly |
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01:30 – 02:10 |
Lunch |
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02:10 – 03:30 |
Persuading, Negotiating and Influencing Skills |
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03:30 – 03:45 |
Break |
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03:45 – 04:00 |
Training Wrap-Up |
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04:00 |
End of the Day Two |
DAY 3
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09:00 – 09:30 |
Training Recapitulation for Day Two |
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09:30 – 10:30 |
Creating a Logical Train of Thought to Persuade |
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10:30 – 10:45 |
Break |
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10:45 – 12:30 |
Creating a Persuasive Message that Evokes the Right Emotions |
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12:30 – 01:30 |
Reframing a Message from Negative to Positive and from Subjective to Objective |
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01:30 – 02:10 |
Lunch |
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02:10 – 03:30 |
Adjusting Your Message to Accommodate the Audience’s Needs, Wants and Style |
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03:30 – 03:45 |
Break |
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03:45 – 04:00 |
Training Wrap-Up |
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04:00 |
End of the Day Three |
DAY 4
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09:00 – 09:30 |
Training Recapitulation for Day Three |
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09:30 – 10:30 |
Crafting Messages to Drive or Champion Change |
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10:30 – 10:45 |
Break |
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10:45 – 12:30 |
Identifying Techniques for Building Consensus |
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12:30 – 01:30 |
Describing How to Secure Commitment and Cooperation through Change Initiatives |
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01:30 – 02:10 |
Lunch |
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02:10 – 03:30 |
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03:30 – 03:45 |
Break |
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03:45 – 04:00 |
Training Wrap-Up |
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04:00 |
End of the Day Four |
DAY 5
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09:00 – 09:30 |
Training Recapitulation for Day Three |
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09:30 – 10:30 |
The Importance of Emotional Control when Facing Resistance |
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10:30 – 10:45 |
Break |
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10:45 – 01:30 |
From Social Media to Relationship Management |
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01:30 – 02:10 |
Lunch |
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02:10 – 02:45 |
Optimizing Social Networks such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for Higher Visibility |
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02:45 – 03:00 |
Break |
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03:00 – 03:30 |
Effective Communication and Networking on the Web |
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03:30 – 03:45 |
Training Summary |
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03:45 – 04:00 |
Giving of Training Certificate Completion |
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04:00 |
End of the Course |
Spaces available on the following dates:
Material given during the training: [DVD’s and Case Studies will be used during this course to illustrate examples of good and bad change implementation processes].
Before the course
Each delegate will be asked to complete a Pre-Course Assessment Form to determine their current level and objectives for attending the course. The content of such Form will be used by the trainer only to give tailored training that is focused on each group of delegates.
At the end of the course
Each delegate will be asked to complete an Individual Development Plan and Vocational Completion Certificate