Course Overview

Prominent management scholars and practitioners have singled out leadership as the most important single factor that determines the success or failure in organizations. Whereas it has been argued that some leaders are born while others are made, the fact remains that even born leaders can be made more effective through carefully selected leadership – training programmes. This programme offers an opportunity to develop leaders in the contemporary organizations. This proposed programme will also equip managers with effective mentoring & coaching skills to enable them accomplish their managerial functions effectively

Target Group

Leaders, Political Leaders and managers, Private sector and Non-Governmental

Organizations who wish to improve their leadership skills.

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Explain the essence of leadership

• Explore the leadership challenges facing managers in contemporary organizations

• Identify the key leadership issues in the changing environment

• Examine the nature, processes and impact of leadership on organizational performance

• Identify ditterent approaches to employee coaching

• Differentiate between coaching and mentoring

• Identifying mentoring needs of their sta

• Structure a mentoring programme

Content:

• The Concept of Leadership:
• Essence and New Outlook
• Leadership: Does the style matter?
• Leadership styles
• The impact of leadership on organizational performance.
• The Concepts of Employee Coaching and Mentoring
• The Difference between Coaching and Training
• Benefits of Coaching to the Employee & the Organization
• The Coaching Process: steps, pre-requisites, follow up
• The Mentoring Process
• Qualities of an Effective Employee Coach
• Identifying Mentoring Needs
• Evaluation of Mentoring Programme
• Structuring Mentoring Programme

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, presentations, group works and case studies.

Training notes and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs