Introduction:

Welcome to "The Practical Leader: Developing and Leading High Performing Teams" course. Effective leadership is crucial for fostering high-performing teams and driving organizational success. This course is designed to provide practical insights and strategies for leaders who want to enhance their team leadership skills and cultivate a culture of excellence. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will learn how to inspire, motivate, and empower their teams to achieve exceptional results.

Course Objective:

1. Develop Team Leadership Skills: Equip participants with the essential leadership skills needed to build and lead high-performing teams effectively.
2. Foster a Culture of Collaboration: Provide strategies for creating a collaborative and supportive team environment where individuals thrive and work together towards common goals.
3. Enhance Communication and Feedback: Improve communication skills and feedback mechanisms to ensure clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement within the team.
4. Drive Performance and Accountability: Implement strategies for setting clear expectations, managing performance, and fostering accountability among team members.
5. Navigate Challenges and Conflict: Equip leaders with techniques for effectively managing challenges, conflict, and adversity within teams to maintain productivity and morale.

Organization Benefit:

1. Increased Team Performance: Organizations will benefit from improved team performance and productivity as leaders apply the skills learned in the course to develop high-performing teams.
2. Enhanced Employee Engagement: The course will help create a positive work environment where employees feel engaged, motivated, and valued, leading to higher levels of job satisfaction and retention.
3. Improved Communication and Collaboration: Organizations will see enhanced communication and collaboration among team members, resulting in better decision-making, problem-solving, and innovation.
4. Greater Adaptability and Resilience: Leaders will develop the ability to lead teams through change and uncertainty, fostering adaptability and resilience within the organization.
5. Positive Organizational Culture: The cultivation of high-performing teams will contribute to a positive organizational culture characterized by trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Target Participants:

This course is designed for current and aspiring leaders at all levels who are responsible for leading teams and driving performance within their organizations. It is suitable for managers, supervisors, project leaders, team leads, and anyone looking to enhance their team leadership skills and effectiveness.

Course Outline:

1. Understanding High-Performing Teams
• Characteristics of high-performing teams
• The role of leadership in team success
• Case Study: Building a winning team in a competitive industry
2. Creating a Vision and Setting Goals
• Establishing a compelling vision and shared goals
• Aligning team objectives with organizational strategy
• Case Study: Setting ambitious goals for team success
3. Building Trust and Psychological Safety
• Creating a culture of trust and psychological safety
• Strategies for fostering open communication and collaboration
• Case Study: Rebuilding trust after a team setback
4. Effective Communication and Feedback
• Enhancing communication skills for effective leadership
• Providing constructive feedback and coaching
• Case Study: Improving communication in a remote team environment
5. Managing Performance and Accountability
• Setting clear expectations and performance metrics
• Holding team members accountable for results
• Case Study: Addressing performance issues proactively
6. Resolving Conflict and Building Resilience
• Identifying and managing conflict within teams
• Building resilience and coping mechanisms
• Case Study: Navigating team conflict to achieve positive outcomes
7. Capstone Project: Leading High-Performing Teams
• Applying course concepts to a real-world team leadership challenge
• Presentation of capstone projects
• Case Study: Leading a cross-functional team to deliver a critical project on time and within budget

Essential Information

1. Our courses are customizable to suit the specific needs of participants.
2. Participants are required to have proficiency in the English language.
3. Our training sessions feature comprehensive guidance through presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group activities. Our facilitators boast extensive expertise, each with over a decade of experience.
4. Upon fulfilling the training requirements, participants will receive a prestigious Global King Project Management certificate.
5. Training sessions are conducted at various Global King Project Management Centers, including locations in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kigali, Dubai, Lagos, and others.
6. Organizations sending more than two participants from the same entity are eligible for a generous 20% discount.
7. The duration of our courses is adaptable, and the curriculum can be adjusted to accommodate any number of days.
8. To ensure seamless preparation, payment is expected before the commencement of training, facilitated through the Global King Project Management account.
9. For inquiries, reach out to us via email at training@globalkingprojectmanagement.org or by phone at +254 114 830 889.
10. Additional amenities such as tablets and laptops are available upon request for an extra fee. The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a certificate of successful completion. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their travel expenses, including airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health insurance, and any other personal expenses.