The PD Training (PDT) Leadership Development Training course in New Zealand is a practical course that provides participants with an impactful learning journey that develops insight and skills to develop as a leader, and teaches functional management skills that are core competencies needed by people in leadership roles.

The PDT Leadership Development Program utilises a system of activities that has been scientifically proven to provide leaders with improved levels of agility, resiliance and improved communication skills. Click here to learn more about how this program can be implemented in your organisation and view a cost comparison.

In this dynamic, 2-day professional development program, you'll learn how to become an effective leader who is self-aware, builds trust, and can inspire a high performing team. You'll also learn management skills such as problem solving, decision making, giving feedback and performance management.

During this Leadership Development course you will complete the REACH Personality Profiling tool, which will provide you with insight into your preferred communication style and how best to communicate with others. This newly found awareness will empower you with the ability to connect better with others and can provide you with an improved level of interpersonal communication and leadership skills.

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This dynamic training course is available now throughout New Zealand, including Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington.

Learning Outcomes

Leadership Training - Day 1

• Understand the role of a leader, their traits, how are they different to a manager
• Look beyond the common leadership stereotypes
• Learn how your personality traits interact with your leadership styles
• Understand what Leading with Emotional Intelligence (EI) is and choosing the best approach
• Understand and Apply Situational Leadership
• Understand and apply the 5 practices of exemplary leadershipIncrease the performance of your team through developing team spirit

Leadership Training - Day 2

• Get the most out of your team by understanding the generational differences
• Influence with passion and empower others to act by using rapport building techniques
• Use creative problem-solving & decision-making methods
• Improve your coaching and mentoring skills
• Give feedback to inspire greater performance with engagement and buy-in
• Identify and apply strategies to manage underperforming members of the team

Course Outline

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 1

Getting Started

• Welcome
• Expectations
• Leading, Managing and Coaching
• Defining Leadership and Influence
• Characteristics of a Leader
• Core Leadership Theories
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 2

Your Personality Style and Leadership

• REACH Profile Review
• Personal Style Markers
• Leading Dimensions
• Profile Interactions
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 3

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

• Relationship Management and Influence
• Emotional Honesty
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 4

Leadership Flexibility

• Situational Leadership
• Matching: Leadership Style to Development Level
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 5

Trust

• Building Trust
• Trust in MY Team
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 6

Encouraging Teamwork

• Lessons from Geese
• What the Leader Can Do
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 7

Influencing Skills

• The Art of Persuasion
• The Principles of Influence
• Influencing by Building Rapport
• Bridging the Gap
• Watching and Listening
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 8

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Define the Terms
• Four Step Problem Solving Process
• Defining the Problem
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 9

Coaching and Mentoring

• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Introducing the G.R.O.W. Model
• Benefits of Setting Goals
• Setting SMART Goals
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 10

Feedback

• Four Key Areas
• Types of Feedback
• Feedback Delivery Tools
• Feedback Using the SBI model
• Seeking Feedback
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 11

Managing Performance

• Common Performance Issues
• How to Manage Underperformance
• Taking Initial Action
• Taking Formal Action
• Underperformance Meeting Plan
• Reflection

Leadership Development Training Course - 2 days - Lesson 12

Reflections

• Recommended Reading List