Leadership: Basics for Successful Leaders

Effective communication skills and the ability to delegate are core qualities of successful leaders. More often than not, people are promoted to managerial positions based on their education or by having developed extraordinary professional expertise. They take on their new role usually unprepared for the challenges ahead, unaware of the pitfalls and traps in dealing with people. Consequently, this leads to frustration, ineffectiveness, and eventually to failure, not only towards the company but to themselves as well.

The training provides participants with essential knowledge about leadership and encourages them to take on their new role in a confident way.

Goals:

• Leadership techniques and core qualities (e.g., communication and delegation)
• Managing, leading, and encouraging direct reports
• Developing and fine-tuning a uniquely individual leadership style

Seminar Contents (2 Days):

• Basic Concepts – Leadership qualities, tasks and skills of successful leaders, the concept of  “Emotional Intelligence”
• Leadership Styles – Classic distinctions, empirical findings, individual positioning
• Leadership and Identity – Tasks of leaders, expectations towards leaders, sandwich position, identifying with the leading role, improving self-confidence and presence
• Leadership Techniques – Delegation principles, getting commitment, tracking tasks and results, showing interest and recognition
• Effective Communication – Basics, empathy, listening skills, dialogue principles, feedback techniques, etc.
• Creating a Positive Work Climate – Keeping staff motivated and engaged, preventing conflicts
• Leadership in specific environments – e.g., leading multi-cultural teams, leadership in remote or hybrid work environments

Trainer: Beatrix Stahlberger: Psychologist and Coach with over 25 years of training experience.