Course on Achieving Leadership Excellence: Managing Yourself and Leading Others

In a world that never stops changing, the need for leaders who understand themselves before leading others is more critical than ever. "Achieving Leadership Excellence: Managing Yourself and Leading Others" course, offered by Geneva Institute of Business Administration, is carefully designed to prepare conscious leaders who combine inner intelligence with influential workplace skills.
The journey begins with self-development as the foundation for effective leadership, moving toward a deeper understanding of others and building a motivating work environment based on trust and mutual respect. This course provides participants with practical tools to handle daily leadership challenges with wisdom and effectiveness.

Target Audience

• Current leaders and managers in public and private institutions.

• Entrepreneurs and business owners managing small or large teams.

• Professionals aspiring to hold leadership positions.

• HR development and organizational development officers.

Objectives

• Enable participants to develop deeper self-awareness and personal leadership styles.

• Strengthen the ability to influence and motivate others positively.

• Improve time and emotion management for balanced leadership performance.

• Build high-performing teams through effective communication and empowerment skills.

Course Outline

Self-Awareness and the Key to Leadership

• Identifying leadership personality types.

• Recognizing personal strengths and challenges.

• Connecting internal values with professional behavior.

• Applying self-awareness to decision-making.

 Managing Yourself Effectively

• Setting priorities and managing time.

• Controlling emotions and managing stress.

• Building daily leadership habits.

• Maintaining self-motivation during tough times.

 Understanding and Guiding Emotions

• Recognizing internal emotional signals.

• Differentiating between impulsive reactions and conscious responses.

• Emotional impact in the workplace.

• Controlling emotions under pressure.

 Dealing with Others Using Emotional Intelligence

• Building trust through active listening and empathy.

• Understanding and responding effectively to team emotions.

• Using emotional intelligence in feedback.

• Resolving conflicts and easing tensions gracefully.

Leadership Influence and Persuasion

• Creating a strong and influential leadership presence.

• Using positive language to guide others.

• Applying influence without controlling.

• Leading meetings and difficult situations with confidence.

 Building Healthy Professional Relationships

• Promoting a culture of respect and transparency.

• Strengthening connections inside and outside the team.

• Managing stakeholder relationships.

• Adapting to diverse cultural and background differences.

 Managing Team Performance

• Setting clear and realistic goals.

• Monitoring progress without micromanagement.

• Providing regular constructive guidance.

• Addressing low performance with balance.

 Motivating Individuals Toward Excellence

• Understanding different employee motivators.

• Using non-material rewards.

• Creating an environment that encourages initiative.

• Turning pressure into positive energy.

 Building Strong Teams

• Assigning roles based on skills.

• Enhancing collaboration for team synergy.

• Guiding the team toward a shared goal.

• Managing team challenges professionally.

Developing Your Personal Leadership Style

• Conducting periodic self-assessments.

• Integrating feedback into personal growth.

• Refining leadership style to adapt to change.

• Creating a practical plan for future leadership development.