Leadership & Influence Workshop

I. Introduction A. Welcome and Introduction to the Workshop Facilitator B. Importance of Leadership and Influence in Professional Development C. Objectives of the Workshop

II. Understanding Leadership and Influence A. Definition and Characteristics of Effective Leadership B. Differentiating Between Leadership and Management C. Impact of Influence on Leadership Effectiveness

III. Leadership Styles and Approaches A. Overview of Different Leadership Styles (e.g., Transformational, Servant, Democratic) B. Understanding Situational Leadership C. Identifying Personal Leadership Style

IV. Communication Skills for Effective Leadership A. Active Listening and Empathetic Communication B. Clear and Inspiring Verbal Communication C. Non-verbal Communication and Body Language D. Communicating Vision and Goals

V. Building Trust and Credibility A. Importance of Trust in Leadership B. Strategies for Building Trust with Team Members C. Demonstrating Integrity and Transparency

VI. Emotional Intelligence in Leadership A. Understanding Emotional Intelligence (EQ) B. Developing Self-awareness and Self-regulation C. Empathy and Social Skills in Leadership

VII. Influencing Others Effectively A. Principles of Persuasion and Influence B. Building Rapport and Connection C. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills

VIII. Motivating and Inspiring Teams A. Understanding Motivation Factors B. Creating a Positive and Supportive Work Environment C. Recognizing and Rewarding Achievement

IX. Decision-making and Problem-solving in Leadership A. Approaches to Decision-making (e.g., Analytical, Intuitive, Consensus-based) B. Problem-solving Strategies (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, Brainstorming) C. Leading Through Complex and Ambiguous Situations

X. Leading Change and Innovation A. Understanding the Change Process B. Overcoming Resistance to Change C. Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Adaptability

XI. Developing Leadership Presence A. Building Confidence and Assertiveness B. Executive Presence and Professional Image C. Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

XII. Coaching and Developing Others A. Importance of Coaching and Mentoring in Leadership B. Providing Constructive Feedback and Performance Coaching C. Supporting Career Development and Growth

XIII. Ethical Leadership A. Ethical Considerations in Leadership Decision-making B. Leading with Integrity and Values C. Handling Ethical Dilemmas in Leadership Roles

XIV. Leading with Resilience and Agility A. Strategies for Building Resilience in Leadership B. Adapting to Change and Uncertainty C. Learning from Setbacks and Failures

XV. Conclusion A. Recap of Key Leadership and Influence Principles B. Action Planning: Applying Leadership Skills in Professional Contexts C. Feedback and Evaluation D. Closing Remarks and Thank You

XVI. Follow-Up Resources A. Recommended Reading Materials B. Additional Training Opportunities C. Contact Information for Further Assistance