Leadership Skills: Learn Vigilant Leadership & Conquer Today
What you'll learn
- Identify the key concepts and principles of vigilant leadership.
- Understand the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in leadership.
- Apply the SBI feedback framework to deliver constructive feedback to colleagues.
- Analyze the impact of technology on leadership and communication.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies for leading and managing remote teams.
- Create a personal development plan to improve self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Identify the key components of a culture of trust and respect in an organization.
- Understand the role of communication and feedback in leading others.
- Apply effective communication strategies to motivate and inspire team members.
- Analyze the challenges of leading diverse and inclusive teams.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different contexts.
- Create a vision for the future and a plan for achieving it.
- Identify the key principles of ethical leadership.
- Understand the importance of transparency and accountability in leadership.
- Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to real-world scenarios.
- Analyze the impact of cultural differences on global leadership.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies for leading in cross-cultural teams.
- Create a plan for addressing language and communication barriers in international teams.
- Identify the key differences between leading in small businesses and large organizations.
- Understand the importance of leading for continuous improvement.
- Apply effective goal setting and progress tracking techniques.
- Analyze the challenges of leading at different levels of an organization.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different contexts.
- Create a plan for leading organizational change.
Requirements
- There are no requirements or prerequisites for this course, but the items listed below are a guide to useful background knowledge which will increase the value and benefits of this course.
- Basic knowledge of leadership concepts and principles.
- Familiarity with communication and feedback strategies.
- Experience leading or managing teams or projects.
Description
Welcome to Vigilant Leadership, a comprehensive course designed to help you master the essential skills and strategies of effective leadership. As an experienced business professional with over 20 years of experience, I am passionate about the topic of leadership and am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with you.
Leadership is more important than ever in today's fast-paced and constantly changing world. The ability to lead with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of integrity is crucial for success in both business and personal contexts. This course is designed to provide you with the tools and strategies you need to lead effectively in any setting.
Throughout the course, you will embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal development. You will learn about the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and how to set personal values and goals that align with your vision and purpose. You will also learn about the importance of building resilience and managing stress, and how to lead others with effective communication, motivation, and inspiration.
You will also learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of leading in the modern age, including how to leverage technology to improve decision-making and communication, and how to manage remote teams and virtual collaboration. You will also learn about the importance of anticipating and preparing for change, leading during times of crisis, and leading organizational change.
You will also learn about the importance of leading with integrity, including understanding ethical leadership, making ethical decisions, and leading with transparency and accountability. You will learn about the importance of setting clear goals and expectations, measuring and tracking progress, and leading for continuous improvement.
You will also learn about the importance of leading with vision, including how to develop a vision for the future, communicate and inspire others to follow the vision, and lead strategic planning and decision-making. You will learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of leading in different contexts, including small businesses, large organizations.
Who this course is for:
- Junior to mid-level managers looking to develop their leadership skills and advance in their careers.
- Small business owners looking to improve their leadership capabilities and drive their organization's growth.
- Team leaders or supervisors looking to build a culture of trust and respect within their teams.
- Professionals looking to transition into leadership roles in different types of organizations (such as non-profits or government).
- Individuals looking to improve their self-awareness and emotional intelligence in order to be more effective leaders.
- Managers or executives in international or cross-cultural settings looking to improve their cultural competency and ability to lead global teams.
Instructor
"What an amazing course! After finishing this course, I have confidence. Thank so much Dr Peter Alkema" ... "This is exactly the jump-start I needed. Very clear and concise"
I lead Digital Transformation & Architecture at ABB and I've been featured on CNBC Africa and won the Gartner CIO Of The Year in 2016. I founded and led the largest banking hackathon in South Africa which was published in 2019 as a case study by Harvard Business School.
I've taught over 100,000 students about technology, business, academics and self-development. In 2020 I completed my PhD at Wits University In Johannesburg. The study introduced a ground-breaking theory of Agile software development teams. My woodworking book was published in 2014 and has sold over 10,000 copies.
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Werner van Wyk: "Thank you Peter, once again your lesson and course have given me so much knowledge and understanding" / Yvonne Rudolph "I really look forward to take everything i learned in action" / Josephine Mahlangu: "exactly what I needed to know, absolutely valuable and helpful for my personal growth"