Essentials of Leadership

Course Content

Building a Leadership Mindset

• Shifting from individual contributor to leader.
• Overcoming common challenges faced by new leaders.
• Characteristics of effective leaders.
• Different leadership styles and when to use them
• Time management and prioritization.

Effective Communication Skills

• Verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Active listening and constructive feedback.
• Adapting communication styles for different team members and situations.
• Motivating and being empathetic.
• Practicing difficult conversations.

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

• Frameworks for making informed and timely decisions.
• Handling uncertainty and assessing risks.
• Case studies on critical decision-making scenarios.

Team Building and Collaboration

• Team dynamics and stages of team development.
• Techniques for building trust and promoting collaboration.
• Team-building exercises to foster unity and trust.

Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

• Identifying and addressing conflicts constructively.
• Negotiation skills for win-win outcomes.
• Role-play scenarios to practice conflict resolution