Leadership and Influence

Module One: Getting Started
Course Objectives
 
Module Two: The Evolution of Leadership
Defining Leadership
Characteristics of a Leader
Leadership Principles
A Brief History of Leadership
Historical Leaders
Modern Leaders
The Great Man Theory
The Trait Theory
Transformational Leadership
Summary
 
Module Three: Situational Leadership
Situational Leadership: Telling
Situational Leadership: Selling
Situational Leadership: Participating
Situational Leadership: Delegating
 
Module Four: A Personal Inventory
An Introduction to Kouzes and Posner
Model the Way
Inspire a Shared Vision
Challenge the Process
Enable Others to Act
Encourage the Heart
A Personal Inventory
Creating an Action Plan
Set Leadership Goals
Address the Goals
Seek Inspiration
Choose a Role Model
Seek Experience
Create a Personal Mission Statement
 
Module Five: Modelling the Way
Determining Your Way
Being an Inspirational Role Model
Influencing Others Perspectives
 
Module Six: Inspiring a Shared Vision
Choosing Your Vision
Communicating Your Vision
Identifying the Benefit for Others
 
Module Seven: Challenging the Process
Developing Your Inner Innovator
Seeing Room for Improvement
Lobbying for Change
 
Module Eight: Enabling Others to Act
Encouraging Growth in Others
Creating Mutual Respect
The Importance of Trust
 
Module Nine: Encouraging the Heart
Sharing Rewards
Celebrating Accomplishments
Making Celebration Part of Your Culture
 
Module Ten: Basic Influencing Skills
The Art of Persuasion
The Principles of Influence
Creating an Impact
 
Module Eleven: Setting Goals
Setting SMART Goals
Creating a Long-Term Plan
Creating a Support System
 
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned