Highland Learning Academy

As we move forward in our careers, many of us enjoy the challenge of managing other people. But just how easy is it to go from being focused on our own progress to being responsible for others? It requires a shift of focus and a new set of skills – this will require a two-way learning journey with their team. New managers will need to learn about the difference between management and leadership, gain insight into different management styles, and work through useful models that will set them on the road to success.

Course Overview

This course is designed to help leaders increase their impact and influence in order to inspire people at all levels and develop a competitive edge for their organisations.
You will start by dispelling some of the most enduring myths about leadership, to adopt a perspective that is relevant for the 21st century. The course then explores a number of models to help you develop a highly inclusive and ‘post-heroic‘ approach to your leadership practice, including emotionally intelligent leadership styles, the attributes of an inspirational leader, and host leadership. You will also look at ways to become a more agile learner and promote a culture of lifelong learning for your teams, empowering and inspiring people to become accountable for their own success.
As well as learning a set of essential leadership strategies, you will leave the course with a heightened sense of self-awareness and a plan for how to develop your personal impact in the long-term.

Is it right for me?

This course is aimed at department heads and senior managers who work cross-functionally. It is also valuable for high-potential individuals on the fast track to promotion.

What will I learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Describe your preferred leadership style and the implications this has for your leadership practice
• List the key behaviours required from an inspirational leader and evaluate yourself against these
• Articulate the importance of practicing inclusive leadership for individuals, teams and organisations
• Take steps to cultivate learning agility in yourself and others
• Share leadership with your teams by promoting individual accountability
• Connect your personal values with the values of your organisation

What will it cover?

• Dispelling some of the common and prevailing myths about leadership
• Leadership styles - what kind of leader are you?
• The leader as a learner - cultivating your own learning agility
• Defining your personal values and making the connection to the values of your organisation
• How to practice inclusive leadership and promote a sense of belonging across your organisation
• Sharing leadership through accountability and empowering your teams to empower themselves
• The Bain Inspirational Leadership Model - key qualities of an inspirational leader for the 21st century
• Inspiring and motivating others to be their best
• Developing inner resources
• Setting the tone
• Leading the Team
• Connecting with others