Workplace Leadership

Taking responsible leadership is a prerequisite for effective supervision. This program takes participants through the essential elements of how to lead a team of people in a workplace environment. In particular, it focuses on creating an understanding of the role of the supervisor in a modern organisation.

In addition to contributing to the organisation’s leadership profile, participants will also explore the aspects of leadership that relate to leading teams and individuals. The key ingredient here is style flexibility and the capacity to apply a range of leadership styles to suit the situation. This program not only builds the awareness of this need but also begins the skill building process that leads to style flexibility.

Workplace Leadership is designed for:

• people with an understanding of practical human relations, including:
  • current frontline managers
  • supervisors
  • new supervisors
  • team leaders
  • new managers

Content

• the role of the supervisor in a modern organisation
  
• the importance of the role model
  
• setting performance plans
  
• agreeing and implementing key performance indicators
  
• working to develop the organisation’s image
  
• building trust and integrity
  
• communicating expectations
  
• influencing others
  
• building an effective team
  
• group and individual decision making
  
• implementing decisions
  
• monitor effectiveness.
  

Learning outcomes

• model high standards of management and performance behaviour
  
• lead and manage to the company’s vision and standards
  
• make informed decisions by gathering relevant information and communicate with their team.
  

Units of competency

• BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace

Duration
1 day