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ABOUT THIS COURSE

People react differently to change. It should be exciting, but it often brings the full spectrum of reactions. This brand-new course has a focus on supporting you making changes in your department. Whether you are aspiring to a role where you will likely make change, new to the role with ideas or established but need to make some changes, we’ll share ideas and strategies to support you.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Learn a range of leadership styles to allow you to create impact when it matters
• Explore how to engage people’s hearts and minds in times of change to get support from your team
• Learn to connect every member of your team with your department vision to ensure everyone recognises and feels accountable for their role in a successful department.
• Hone management skills and techniques to ensure the effective, efficient running of your department

PROGRAMME

Leading Authentically

10.00am

• Explore behaviours of outstanding leaders to develop a toolkit of leadership styles
• Emphasise confidence and authenticity in leadership, particularly during times of change
• Identify your unique leadership style, learn various leadership styles, and gain confidence to flexibly apply them for maximum impact with your team

Break

11.00am

Winning Hearts and Minds

11.20am 

• Setting exciting and challenging departmental visions to engage your team
• Address resistance and foster collaborative agreement during times of change
• Explore components of visions, align them with department development plans, and integrate individual goals to support collective success.

Evolution or Revolution

12.10pm 

• Implement effective techniques for quietly driving departmental improvement.
• Balance managerial responsibilities with leadership roles to facilitate smooth evolution.
• Develop skills such as running effective meetings, conducting engaging appraisals, and delivering impactful feedback to ensure sustainable improvement.

Lunch

1.00pm

Flexing Your Style to Give People What They Need

2.00pm

• Employ subtle techniques for driving departmental improvement
• Balance managerial duties with leadership responsibilities during periods of change
• Develop crucial skills like running efficient meetings, conducting engaging appraisals, and delivering impactful feedback to ensure long-term, sustainable improvement

Break

2.50pm

Making Time to Think

2.55pm

• Balance time effectively as a head of department to incorporate strategic planning.
• Navigate between short-term operational needs and long-term strategic goals during periods of change.
• Assess current time allocation and adjust to ensure optimal focus on driving departmental progress while upholding standards.

Depart

3.45pm