The Influential Leader

The Influential Leader

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to The Influential Leader training course, provided by Cambridge for Global Training. This course is designed to develop participants' leadership capabilities to effectively influence and inspire others. In today's competitive and dynamic business environment, the ability to lead with influence is essential for driving change, motivating teams, and achieving organisational goals. Through this course, participants will learn essential leadership skills and strategies to enhance their influence, build strong relationships, and drive positive outcomes.

Course Objectives

• Develop the skills and mindset of an influential leader.
• Understand different leadership styles and their impact on influence.
• Communicate persuasively to inspire action and alignment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Lead with authenticity and integrity to gain trust and respect.
• Influence organisational culture and drive change effectively.
• Empower and develop others to become influential leaders.

Who Should Attend

• Current and aspiring leaders seeking to enhance their influence and leadership effectiveness.
• Managers and supervisors aiming to motivate and inspire their teams to achieve results.
• Professionals looking to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across the organisation.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to lead with impact and drive business growth.
• Anyone interested in developing their leadership capabilities to become more influential in their personal and professional lives.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Understanding Influence and Leadership

• Defining influence and its importance in leadership
• Differentiating between authority and influence
• Exploring the characteristics of influential leaders
• Assessing your current level of influence and areas for growth

Unit 2: Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Influence

• Understanding different leadership styles (e.g., visionary, democratic, transformational)
• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each leadership style in terms of influence
• Identifying your preferred leadership style and its impact on your ability to influence others

Unit 3: Persuasive Communication

• Techniques for persuasive communication
• Crafting compelling messages to inspire action and alignment
• Active listening and empathy as tools for building rapport and influence
• Practical exercises: Developing persuasive communication skills

Unit 4: Building Relationships and Trust

• The importance of building strong relationships in leadership
• Strategies for building trust and credibility with team members and stakeholders
• Handling conflicts and difficult conversations with diplomacy and respect
• Case study: Building trust and rapport in a team environment

Unit 5: Leading with Authenticity and Integrity

• The role of authenticity and integrity in leadership
• Aligning actions with values to build credibility and trust
• Authentic leadership as a source of influence and inspiration
• Workshop: Assessing and aligning personal values with leadership behaviours