Personality Development Program

Course details

In today’s dynamic and competitive work environment, leadership is a key skill every professional must master to excel. While some individuals are natural-born leaders, others can greatly benefit from structured guidance and practice to develop their leadership capabilities. This Personality Development Program offers a comprehensive and experiential learning journey designed to help participants understand core leadership principles, enhance their personal leadership styles, and acquire practical tools for effectively leading teams and organizations.

Through a blend of interactive activities, case studies, and discussions, this program equips participants with insights and competencies needed to inspire, motivate, and drive success within their teams.

Course Outline

1. Understanding Leadership

• Activity: Take the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Test to discover personal leadership traits and styles.
• Distinguishing between Skills vs. Qualities of a leader.
• Defining Leadership: What makes an effective leader?
• Groups vs. Teams: Understanding their dynamics and differences.
• Effective Goal Setting: Techniques for aligning team objectives with organizational goals.

2. Leader vs. Follower Dynamics

• Exploring the concept of Leader vs. Followers: How to lead while empowering others.
• Leader as a Motivator: Understanding motivational drivers and values.
• Conducting a Manual DISC Analysis to recognize personal and team motivational factors.

3. Leadership Styles and Theories

• Identifying and understanding different leadership types:
  • Participative Leadership
  • Situational Leadership
  • Contingency-Based Leadership
  • Transformational Leadership
• Inspiring Others: How to lead with a shared vision that motivates and aligns teams.

4. Communication and Team Dynamics

• Effective Communication: Mastering both verbal and non-verbal communication within teams.
• Understanding Adair’s Leadership Model: Focusing on the Task, Team, and Individual to achieve success.
• Defining Team Roles: An introduction to Belbin's Team Role Theory.

5. Conflict Management

• Managing Conflict in Teams: Practical examples of conflict and how to handle it.
• Understanding and applying Kilmann’s Five-Point Conflict Management Theory to resolve team disputes constructively.

6. Building High-Performing Teams

• Planning and Organizing: Creating and sustaining a high-performing team.
• Time Management: Techniques for efficient leadership.
• Delegation as a Productivity Tool: How and when to delegate effectively to enhance team performance.

7. Coaching and Mentoring Skills

• Developing essential Coaching and Mentoring Skills for leaders.
• Fostering an environment of growth and mutual respect within the team.
• Encouraging Personal Development and Professional Growth through constructive feedback and support.

8. Fostering a Positive Work Culture

• Understanding Cultural Intelligence and its role in creating an inclusive and positive work environment.
• Fostering Mutual Respect: Building a culture that promotes collaboration, inclusiveness, and mutual support.

By the end of this course, participants will gain a deeper understanding of leadership, acquire essential communication and conflict resolution skills, and learn how to build and nurture high-performing teams. This program will provide practical tools and strategies to become a more effective leader in both professional and personal spheres.