Active Leadership for IT Professionals

After the workshop, you will be able to:

• Assess personal leadership behaviours and attitudes that impact the performance of others
• Plan and deliver clear, concise communication to direct, guide and engage employees
• Understand what people need in order to change a behaviour or practice
• Determine how ability and motivation impact performance and outcomes, regardless of the task
• Explore three different leadership styles and when they should be used to maximize the performance of others
• Match the appropriate leadership style to individuals and specific tasks
• Explore how the foundational principles of coaching impact coaching results
• Differentiate between “coaching for job” versus “coaching for career”
• Provide behavioural feedback that recognizes and rewards employee performance
• Use a consistent approach to providing feedback that reinforces desired behaviours and helps achieve performance improvements
• Assess performance gaps and improve task performance
• Coach, reinforce and create a motivational climate for employee growth and retention
• Create a personal development plan based on assessed leadership strengths and development needs

• Communicates Effectively
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Establishes Clear and Aligned Goals
• Manages Performance
• Coaches for Development
• Motivates Others
• Recognizes and Rewards Performance

Benefits for the Individual:

• Improved knowledge and skills for effectively coaching, empowering and leading others and getting results
• Greater adaptability for leading a diverse workforce
• Increased confidence and capability for handling difficult and challenging situations
• Stronger leadership communication capabilities for assigning, reviewing and recognizing employee performance
• Greater confidence in providing meaningful feedback in both formal and informal settings
• A comprehensive inventory provides you with personal feedback on your specific leadership behaviours

Benefits for the Organization:

• A practical, pragmatic approach to leadership that improves implementation of key strategies to achieve results
• Improved leadership capabilities that are key for sustaining an effective and efficient working climate
• More effective planning and utilization of resources
• Integration of the leadership skills and practices needed to lead a diverse workforce
• A greater focus on developing the Human Capital of the organization
• Increased capability in providing fact-based feedback to enable greater organizational achievements