Lead Team

Course details

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Leaders not only lead but also transform their people into high-performance teams. They coach and facilitate their teams to work together to achieve higher productivity. They do not walk ahead of them nor whip them from behind; leaders work alongside their teams. This programme addresses the skills and knowledge required to lead the implementation of organisation strategies at operational levels. It covers facilitating the implementation of strategy, promoting compliance with corporate governance requirements and providing direction to others.

CONTENTS

1. Understand the Fundamentals

• The concept of team
• Why do you need teams?
• Advantages of forming a team
• Leadership and “followship”

2. Facilitate Implementation of Organisation Strategies

• Assist team leaders to identify trends and issues impacting on teams and their productivity
• Facilitate team leaders’ involvement in the development of business unit strategies
• Support team leaders to develop operational plans
• Communicate strategic priorities to stakeholders and ensure their support and buy-in

3. Promote Compliance with Corporate Governance Requirements

• Develop or modify systems to ensure compliance with corporate governance and social responsibilities
• Develop processes for reporting non-compliance and risks
• Ensure employees comply with corporate governance requirements

4. Provide Direction and Guidance to Team Leaders

• Communicate organisational values and expectations of behaviour in the workplace
• Engage regularly with employees and provide required support
• Model leadership and demonstrate the application of organisational values, behaviours and governance priorities in all actions