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In a world of accelerating change and complex challenges, organizations need leaders who can inspire, motivate, and empower their teams to achieve extraordinary results. Transformational leaders possess the vision, passion, and strategic thinking to navigate uncertainty, foster innovation, and drive long-term success. This five-day course equips leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to become transformative leaders in the dynamic landscape of the future.
• Define the core principles of transformational leadership and their significance in the future of work.
• Identify key trends and disruptions shaping the future business environment.
• Develop a compelling vision that inspires and motivates others.
• Foster a culture of trust, respect, and psychological safety within their teams.
• Coach and mentor individuals to unlock their full potential.
• Develop effective communication strategies to engage and inspire stakeholders.
• Utilize future studies methodologies to analyze trends, identify opportunities for innovation, and prepare for future scenarios.
• Create a strategic roadmap for achieving long-term success in a changing world.
• Develop their vision and strategic thinking skills for a future-oriented approach.
• Inspire and motivate their teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Empower individuals and teams to take ownership and accountability.
• Navigate change and lead their organizations through periods of disruption.
• Utilize future studies methodologies to anticipate trends and prepare for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a binder containing a copy of the presentation
• slides and handouts
• Post-assessment
Day 1: The Hallmarks of a Transformational Leader
• Introduction: Welcome and course overview.
• The Transformational Leadership Model: Understanding the key characteristics and behaviours that define a transformational leader.
• The Power of Vision: Exploring the role of vision in leading change and inspiring collective action.
• Developing Your Transformational Leadership Style: Participants assess their current leadership style and identify areas for development towards becoming more transformational.
• Case Study: Analysing a real-world example of a transformational leader who led their organization through a significant transformation.
Day 2: Fostering a Culture of Inspiration & Innovation
• Motivation & Engagement Theories: Exploring various motivational theories and strategies to inspire, engage, and empower individuals within teams.
• Building Trust & Psychological Safety: Understanding the importance of trust and psychological safety as foundations for a thriving team environment.
• Creating a Culture of Collaboration & Innovation: Learning strategies to foster open communication, collaboration, and encourage creative problem-solving within teams.
• Coaching & Mentoring for Development: Developing coaching and mentoring skills to unlock the full potential of team members.
• Interactive Workshop: Participants engage in a role-playing exercise practicing coaching techniques to provide constructive feedback and empower team members.
Day 3: Leading Change & Embracing the Future
• Understanding Change Management in the Future: Exploring the unique challenges and opportunities for leading change in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.
• Building a Culture of Adaptability: Developing strategies to help teams embrace change, overcome resistance, and transition smoothly to new technologies and processes.
• Effective Communication for Leading Change: Learning effective communication techniques to clearly articulate the vision, benefits, and rationale behind change initiatives.
• Case Study: Analyzing a case study of how a transformational leader navigated a major organizational change and fostered team buy-in for the future.
• Group Discussion: Participants share best practices and challenges for leading change initiatives within their teams.
Day 4: Future Studies for Transformational Leaders
• The Power of Future Studies: Understanding the benefits of utilizing future studies methodologies to analyze trends, forecast potential disruptions, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
• Emerging Technologies & The Future of Work: Exploring the impact of key future technologies (e.g., AI, automation, remote work) on leadership styles and organizational structures.
• Scenario Planning for Uncertainty: Developing scenarios to explore potential future outcomes and identify strategies for adaptation and success in a changing landscape.
• Workshop: Participants work in teams to utilize future studies tools to forecast potential future scenarios and develop strategies for their organization to thrive in the chosen future.
• Guest Speaker: A futurist or industry expert shares insights on the future trends that will impact leadership and organizational success.
Day 5: Creating Your Transformational Leadership Legacy
• Developing a Strategic Roadmap for the Future: Participants create a customized strategic plan outlining strategies to implement transformational leadership practices, foster innovation, and navigate future challenges within their organizations.
• The Transformational Leader's Legacy: Exploring the long-term impact of transformational leadership and strategies for leaving a positive and lasting legacy.
• Action Planning & Goal Setting: Participants develop personal action plans outlining goals and strategies to enhance their transformational leadership skills.
• Course Wrap-Up & Q&A Session: Reviewing key takeaways from the course, addressing any remaining questions, and discussing ongoing learning and support resources.