leadership presentation

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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