Leadership Presentation Youth Life Skills Training
Introduction
2. Leadership Competences
3. Leadership Cornerstone
4. Action Plan
Who is a leader?
Who is not a leader among them?
Who is a leader?
Leadership is everyones business
We need more leaders today, not fewer
The world is becoming a complex place
We therefore need more people to accept responsibility for bringing about significant changes in what we do & how we do it
We need more people to answer the call
Why discuss leadership?
Why discuss leadership?
In the current economic and geo-political dispensation we are faced with an environment characterized by; Volatility
Uncertainty
Chaos
Ambiguity
We are faced with
A closing window of opportunity for bold decisions to be made by organizations and their leaders in response to the uncertain economic outlook,
A challenging operating environment, new competition and
An ever increasing calls for accountability and transparency.
Current challenges
Leadership challenges
We are challenged to do more for less
Adopt quickly to changing circumstances
Innovate on the fly
Deal with external uncertainties
Balance our lives- get time for our families
A new type of leadership is therefore needed in modern organizations in order to:
build positive workplace cultures that get the best out of people and
support innovation,
empowerment and
ethical behaviour. Are new leaders able to cope with the demands of the new age?
We have the leaders for today, what about tomorrow?
Leadership Pipeline
The 7Cs of Leadership
Courage
Commitment
Conviction
Competence
Communication
Caring
Clarity of mind
Leadership Competences
8 Leadership Competences
Analytical skills Evaluate your analytical skillsBreakdown problems into manageable partsFocus on most critical informationAnalyze issues form different perspectivesApply accurate logic & reasoning
2. Leverage Innovation Generate new ideas thro brainstorming sessionsTry out new ideas, methods and technologiesLeverage fresh perspectives, ideas and paradigmsFind ways to apply and extend innovative ideas to enhance org results
Leadership Competences
3. Managerial Acumen
Understand your environmentSet aggressive yet achievable targetsIdentify key indicators and metrics to measure org performanceUnderstand how you contribute to the overall orgal goalsIdentify levers(Critical Success Factors) to improve performance
4.Build & Establish Relationships
Build coalition and alliancesShow genuine interest in needs and concerns of othersIdentify the agenda and motivation of othersRelate well to othersCreate conducive work environment
Leadership Competences
5. Managing Conflicts
Analyze your conflict management styleResolve conflicts by tackling issues and not personalityFacilitate the discussion & resolution of conflicts and disagreementsUse active listening and address conflicts tactfully and sensitivelyNegotiate win-win outcomes, zero-sum-game
Leadership Competences
6. Facilitate & Inspire
Provide facilities & environment to make decisions and grow
Ensure values are embraced by all
Inspire people in lateral thinking, motivation and excelling
Leadership Competence
7 Collaborator & Team player
Link teams mission to the broader goals
Build collaboration by establishing, communicating and reinforcing shared values and norms
Promote teamwork and discourage US Versus THEM
Provide direction and define priorities, clarify roles and responsibilities with team members
Value contributions of all team members and acknowledge and CELEBRATE TEAM accomplishments
Leadership Competence
8. Coach, Trainer and Developer
Adopt systematic approach to training
Accurately identify strength & devt needs of others
Create effective learning environ & implement coaching
Ensure effective feedback
Address performance issues
Leadership Competence
8. Manages Change
Accept change as a way of life and understand how individuals and orgs respond to change
Identify your role in change process & execute it well
Address resistance to change and motivate others to accept it
Clarify new behaviors and practices that constitute successful implementation
Establish roles and structures that support change
Mercy Corps Cornerstone of leadership
Strategy and Vision
Social entrepreneurship Strategy and planning Resource development
2. Team management
Team buildingAchievement & learning orientationManaging performanceStaff DevelopmentDecision making
3. Representation
Networking & relationship buildingCultural sensitivityCommunicationKey constituency relationship
4. Operational management
Safety & SecurityProgram design & implementation Administration of workOrganization of workOrganizational awarenessFinancial oversight
Simple words that mean a lotThe least important word in a team setting I
I, myself, personally
The one most inclusive word WE
The two most gratifying words THANK YOU
The three most pleasant words ITS MY PLEASURE
The four most empowering words WHAT IS YOUR OPINION
The five most encouraging words YOU DID A GOOD JOB
The six most acceptable words I ADMIT I MADE A MISTAKE
Personal Leadership Action PlanPlenary session
1. Write Three (3) things that you would like to change in your current leadership style
2. Write Three (3) things that you like to do to improve in your leadership 3. Write Three(3) new ideas that you will want to introduce in your workplace/family/school/class to enhance team performance.
Parting shotsYour next project is your chance to create extraordinary results and to develop your leadership capabilities.
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