LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR SUPERVISORS

This programme has been developed, and is presented, under the auspices of the University of Johannesburg. Successful candidates receive a University of Johannesburg attendance certificate.

This programme was developed by:

Stef du Plessis
Prof Dawie Smith
Callie Roos

Presented by:

Prof Dawie Smit
Dr Johan Geyser
Callie Roos, BD
Elsa Bester, M.Phil PPL
Wanda Bierman M.Phil PPL
Desmond Campbell, M.Phil PPL

Module 1: Understanding Leadership

Aligning personal purpose and values with the vision and values of your company
Introducing the (professional) leadership concept
Leadership by compass: principle-centred leadership
The leadership pyramid
The principle of service
Competence
Manage from the left and from the right (brain)
Synergistic leadership
Ten vital ingredients for developing leadership
A paradigm for 21^st century leadership

Module 2: Managing for Results

Organizational alignment and leadership
Management by goals and objectives
Coaching of basic management skills
How to translate organizational goals into obtainable action plans
Targets and goals
Objectives and performance improvement
When planning is likely to be effective
Management approach to driving strong performance
Where to from here?

Module 3: Values and Diversity

Values:

Business ethics defined
Managing by values
Why shared values?
The management by values process
An on-going process
Character-based leadership

Diversity:

The key issues
Defining diversity
Synergy
Cultural differences

Module 4: Motivation and Empowerment

Motivation:

The concept of motivation
Assumptions about human nature and motivation
What causes a person to become motivated?
Characteristics of leaders who motivate others
How do we motivate people?
What do we mean by empowerment?

Team Empowerment:

Assessing your personal predisposition to managing by empowering others
Recent trends in organisations
Characteristics of high performance, empowering, leaders
A 'depowerment' scenario
Empowerment and the four levels of leadership
Barriers to empowerment
Leadership style and empowerment
Practical tips for developing capacity
Win-win as a basis for motivation and empowerment

Module 5: Interpersonal Skills and Communication

Qualities that are most conducive to maintaining a good relationship
What is communication?
The importance of communication
What kind of communicator are you?
Barriers to effective communication
Communication problems in the workplace
Assertiveness
How to handle and learn from criticism and confrontation
Constructive feedback
Eight ways to communicate better

Module 6: Coaching and Mentoring

Self-transcendence as the highest form of self-fulfilment
Trust as foundation: Building trust relationships
Mentoring
Coaching
Problem solving
Conflict management
Negotiation
Recognition and cheering on

Module 7: Business Basics

Business Principles
Understanding the business environment
Business fundamentals
Commercial aspects
Financial aspects
Social aspects
The relationship between organizational culture and financial performance
Key aspects of leadership in business management

Module 8: Leadership Skills

Planning, organizing, leading and controlling
Inspiration (motivation) and recognition
Coaching
Resolving conflict
Appraising interviews
Cultural diversity aspects of leadership
Effective communication
Idea generation
Creative problem solving
Effective time management
Coping with stress

Module 9: Finding Your Own Leadership Style

Personality traits of effective leaders
Contingency leadership
Situational leadership
Effective leadership styles, behaviours and attitudes
Charismatic, transactional and transformational leadership
Servant leadership
Continues renewal and improvement
Self-assessment of leadership style

Module 10: Client Specific

This module is specifically designed for each individual client, and focuses on his or her principles, policies, core focus, and vision.