COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

TRAINING OVERVIEW

The “Collaborative Leadership Certificate” Training by DixonTech delves into the intricate dynamics of effective leadership, emphasizing the critical role of inspiration, trust, and alignment in driving sustainable success. Leaders are tasked with not only articulating a compelling vision but also with fostering trust among their teams, as trust serves as the cornerstone of influence and effective leadership. This training course explores the interplay between these foundational principles, elucidating their significance and providing strategies for cultivating professional behaviours that synergize them. Designed for individuals in leadership positions seeking to bolster their credibility and effectiveness, this course offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of key leadership concepts. Participants can expect to gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and actionable techniques to enhance their leadership capabilities and foster collaborative, high-performing teams.

TRAINING TOPICS

• LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
• THE GREAT INNER LEADERSHIP DISCOVERY
• RESILIENT LEADERSHIP IN UNPREDICTABLE TIMES
• TRUSTED INFLUENCE LEADERSHIP
• CREATING A WINNING COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT

By the end of this training course, delegates will be able to

• Demonstrate behaviours that positively influence and engage others, cultivating a supportive and motivating work environment.
• Create the foundations of a high-trust environment by establishing transparency, integrity, and accountability as core values.
• Select leadership styles that enhance employee potential, understanding how different approaches can empower individuals to maximize their contributions.
• Develop dynamic interpersonal relationship skills to build trust, fostering open communication, empathy, and rapport within teams.
• Handle diversity and manage conflict positively for win-win outcomes, leveraging differences in perspectives and resolving disputes constructively to foster collaboration and innovation.

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• leadership capabilities and managerial skills.
• Leaders seeking to build their softer skills and emotional intelligence, recognizing the importance of empathy, communication, and relationship-building in leadership.
• Those wishing to be inspiring and socially responsible leaders, aspiring to lead with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to positive impact.
• Functional-Department Heads and Senior Managers who work cross-functionally, aiming to enhance their leadership effectiveness in diverse team environments.
• Individuals who deliver results through the leadership of others, seeking to strengthen their High potential candidates fast-tracked for future leadership roles, preparing to assume greater responsibilities and lead teams to success.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The “Collaborative Leadership Certificate” Training by DixonTech employs a multifaceted and interactive methodology designed to foster comprehensive skill development and deep conceptual understanding. Through a combination of immersive workshops, group discussions, case studies, and experiential exercises, participants engage in dynamic learning experiences that simulate real-world leadership scenarios. Facilitators provide personalized guidance and feedback, encouraging participants to apply theoretical concepts to their specific leadership contexts. Emphasis is placed on developing not only technical competencies but also soft skills such as emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution. By creating a supportive and participatory learning environment, this methodology ensures that participants acquire essential leadership skills and develop the confidence and adaptability needed to lead collaboratively in today's complex and rapidly evolving business landscape.

DAY ONE:

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

• The professional challenges facing leadership
• Leadership progression: process to praxis
• Dynamic interpersonal relationship skills for organisational productivity
• Evaluating “people skills” for leadership development
• Building strategies for mutual benefit: networking and personal coaching
• Leadership paradigms that guide and authentic our thinking

DAY TWO:

THE GREAT INNER LEADERSHIP DISCOVERY

• My Leadership Journey
• Self-Reflection, self-esteem and confidence to lead
• The Character of a Leader
• Understand self to understand those you lead
• Leadership styles: leading self to lead others
• Real Leaders are emotionally intelligent

DAY THREE:

RESILIENT LEADERSHIP IN UNPREDICTABLE TIMES

• The ever-present desire for change
• The Human Side of Change
• Why is change so difficult: Responses to Change
• Cross generational leadership: a crisis or challenge for leadership
• Change management strategies: Zigzag to business model regeneration
• Soft system methodology to make sense of the world in which we work

DAY FOUR:

TRUSTED INFLUENCE LEADERSHIP

• What is Trust Leadership? Edelman's surveys and findings.
• The Benefits of a High Trust Environment
• The importance of restoring breached trust
• Building Capacity for Trust: a robust model for influence and impacting others
• Personal Influence and productive outcomes
• Negotiating Agreement: getting to yes

DAY FIVE:

CREATING A WINNING COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT

• The science of persuasion
• Collaboration or conflict- Alliancing the Win-Win Solution
• Tips on improving performance
• Communicating to impact, influence and engage
• Leadership competence check
• Action planning to move forward