Practical Leadership: Building & Leading Top-Tier Teams

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course equips leaders with practical tools and strategies to develop and lead high-performing teams. Participants will learn effective communication techniques, performance management strategies, and methods to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, leaders will gain the skills needed to drive team success in today's dynamic business environment.

Learning Objectives

• Develop strategies for building and maintaining high-performing teams
• Master effective communication techniques for team leadership
• Learn to manage team performance and drive continuous improvement
• Understand how to foster innovation and collaboration within teams
• Gain practical tools for conflict resolution and team motivation

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of High-Performing Teams

• Characteristics of high-performing teams
• Team dynamics and development stages
• Building trust and psychological safety
• Setting clear goals and expectations

Day 2: Effective Team Communication

• Active listening and feedback techniques
• Facilitating productive team meetings
• Managing virtual and remote teams
• Navigating cross-cultural communication

Day 3: Performance Management and Continuous Improvement

• Setting and tracking team KPIs
• Conducting effective performance reviews
• Implementing continuous improvement processes
• Developing a culture of accountability

Day 4: Fostering Innovation and Collaboration

• Techniques for stimulating creativity
• Managing diverse teams for innovation
• Collaborative problem-solving methods
• Building a culture of knowledge sharing

Day 5: Advanced Team Leadership

• Conflict resolution strategies
• Motivating and engaging team members
• Developing future leaders within the team
• Adapting leadership styles to team needs

Practical Wins for Participants

• A personalized action plan for developing their team
• A toolkit of communication strategies for various team scenarios
• Templates for setting team goals and tracking performance
• Strategies for fostering innovation and resolving team conflicts