ELEV-EU 009: Leadership And Influence

ELEV-EU 009: Leadership and Influence

Course Number: ELEV-EU 009

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Leadership is not limited to formal titles or positions. While some individuals may demonstrate natural leadership tendencies, effective leadership skills are often developed through experience, self-awareness, and intentional practice. Many people discover leadership abilities when faced with responsibility, change, or the need to guide others through challenges.

The Leadership and Influence course helps learners build the confidence and skills needed to lead effectively in a variety of situations. Learners will explore leadership theories, examine different leadership styles, and develop the ability to influence others through trust, communication, and example. By understanding both leadership principles and personal leadership strengths, learners can adapt their approach to meet the needs of individuals and teams.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Define leadership and explain its core principles
• Describe key leadership theories, including trait and transformational approaches
• Adapt leadership styles to different people and situations
• Apply directing, coaching, participating, and delegating leadership methods
• Assess personal leadership strengths through self-reflection
• Create an action plan for continued leadership development
• Establish personal leadership goals

Course Modules:

Module One: The Evolution of Leadership

• Defining leadership
• Characteristics of effective leaders
• Leadership principles
• Overview of leadership theories

Module Two: Situational Leadership

• Directing leadership
• Coaching leadership
• Participating leadership
• Delegating leadership

Module Three: Personal Leadership Inventory

• Introduction to Kouzes and Posner
• Assessing personal leadership behaviors
• Creating an action plan

Module Four: Modeling the Way

• Clarifying personal values
• Leading by example
• Influencing perspectives

Module Five: Inspiring a Shared Vision

• Developing a leadership vision
• Communicating vision effectively
• Connecting vision to others’ goals

Module Six: Challenging the Process

• Encouraging innovation
• Identifying improvement opportunities
• Supporting change initiatives

Module Seven: Enabling Others to Act

• Supporting growth in others
• Building mutual respect
• Establishing trust

Module Eight: Encouraging the Heart

• Recognizing contributions
• Celebrating accomplishments
• Reinforcing positive culture

Module Nine: Influencing Skills

• Persuasion fundamentals
• Principles of influence
• Creating positive impact

Module Ten: Setting Leadership Goals

• Establishing SMART goals
• Developing long-term plans
• Building a support system

The Leadership and Influence course supports learners in developing confidence, adaptability, and influence as leaders at any level. Join the Leadership and Influence course to strengthen your leadership capabilities and positively influence others through purposeful and effective leadership.