The Captain’s Experience: Leadership & Team Development

We begin by taking a snapshot of the benefits of developing leaders throughout the organization

Here we glance at the various qualities required to become a successful leader before we study them in more depth

In this lecture we discuss the critical importance of training and give insight into how to go about this essential procedure.

Here we cover the unique story of Captain Dale Collett.

Steps to take to emulate the example of those who are consistent performers.

Another true story of my induction into the ‘deep end’ of the military hardcore and how you can identify where you need to set examples for your staff to follow.

How to handle problems in the team by setting an example and then a word on symbolic gestures.

We cover a checklist here of other daily examples for you to bear in mind to ensure compliance by your team.

This highly important topic is broached and will give you an indication of how to master this vital element in your personal development as a leader.

Following on from self discipline this lesson will show you how to maintain self control which is an essential skill.

This section on the discipline will show you how to recognize the need for, and implement this very important foundation of leadership.

Here we look at some essential skills to fine tune our leadership portfolio.

Revision and conclusion to this section

Leadership revolves around the ability to motivate people. And to be able to motivate people we must understand them. In this section we’ll learn how.

The true story of the most unlikely hero and how we learn that no matter who people in your team are, they can rise to achieve the totally unexpected.

An introduction to listening, the most important facet of communication and how to do it effectively

Continuing with the Battle of Chibara, the mistakes one can make and how to avoid them.

Here we identify the strongest needs of the individual and what to be aware of to fulfil these requirements.

Here we touch on another the essential need of feedback and show the value of this learning activity during the everyday working process.

“None of us is as smart as all of us” – Ken Blanchard

Finally a word on compassion and the the value of this to others

A brief description of the content for this section

One of the foundations for individual development is to enjoy a positive working environment. This lecture shows you how to create this atmosphere to motivate your staff to higher achievement.

Here you'll find out exactly what really motivates people and where your focus should be in attaining effective motivation.

Here we investigate another angle in improving the work environment to get the most out of our team by reinforcing communication and responsibility.

This lecture leads on to one of the most important building blocks for a leader to institute to build confidence and competence within a team.

Develop skills to keep your team motivated and on top of their game

This will give you an overview of the benefits and value of forming teams.

Here we have four uncomplicated stages of the development of teams that are easy to apply for the everyday leader.

In this lecture you will be able to understand the value of achieving the common task and timeously managing conflict.

Still on the dynamics of an effective team, here you will learn the importance of co-ordination, planning and appraisal to edge your team forward.

An overview of the lessons where you'll learn about your role as a leader.

In this section we move from the team and focus more specifically on your role as an effective leader. This talk will give you insight into the maintenance of teams, when to impose discipline and to ensure you keep the vision in sight.

In this true story the risks are illustrated of not utilizing your team’s experiences and input in making decisions.

In this address you will be made aware of the dangers of stress and how to identify and negate this problem.

Herewith a summary of what you'll learn in this section.

In this discussion you will learn the to identify the various personalities in your team and be shown the tools to ascertain which Leadership style to use and also the development of your own unique style.

In this dialogue you’ll learn the most successful ways of portraying the task to your staff and we’ll dig deeper into the planning process.

Here we talk about rounding off the task and you’ll be shown how to complete the process of the plan.

Here we chat about general issues which are often overlooked in ‘academic’ courses, but will give you that added edge to your successful leadership.

Conclusion, postscript story and get started!