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ByMary Otiotio

Power and Leadership

The Use of Power

 

Power is a key attribute of leadership.  The use of power exists within social relationships
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ByTom Quinn

Leading and Implementing Change

The external business environment changes quite rapidly, which means that organisational change can be targeted at individual behaviour, organisational structures/culture, problem-solving, or technology. Organisations need to develop proactive strategies to respond better to change. Change as a concept can be quite complicated and may lead to negative as well as positive outcomes both in secular and faith organisations.   The whole essence of faith organisations requires change/transformation.  Evidence indicates that the level of management/leadership provided for leaders in faith organisations during training does not cover this topic in-depth. The aim of this programme is to examine how the change process can be conducted efficiently and effectively to engage all stakeholders and minimise any negative impact.

Participants will learn:

  • The concept of change
  • How to assess the readiness for change
  • Types of organisational change (planned and unplanned change)
  • Theoretical Framework and factors influencing change management
  • Approaches to Change Management
  • How to measure the effectiveness of Change
  • To identify factors likely to create resistance to change and strategies for addressing such resistance
  • Key Factors for Successful Change Management
  • The role of the leader during periods of change
  • The role of change agents

 

ByTom Quinn

Introduction to Leadership

Leadership is a vital ingredient that determines the success of any organisation.  ideas on leadership have changed significantly, and there is a shift from the traditional authoritarian leadership to more participative/situational approach. Quite often organisations waste too much time trying to change an individual’s composition rather than focusing on developing their unique abilities and talents. This is also the case in faith organisations where leadership development is usually not considered as a key strategic priority.  The lack of leadership development opportunities for volunteers in faith organisations seems to create further problems particularly for those who are given leadership positions without any exposure to the principles of effective leadership. The aim of this programme is to enable you to develop and improve your skills and ability as a leader.

Participants will learn:

  • The concept of leadership
  • Qualities of a leader
  • Empowering Leaders
  • Leadership theories: Trait / great man theory, Behavioural, Transactional, Transformational, etc.
  • Leadership styles: Autocratic / Commanding, Democratic / Participative, Servant leadership etc.
  • The impact of leadership on organisational performance
  • How to develop as an intentional legacy leader