The world of work is ever-evolving. With great leaders dispersed throughout every level of a company, organizations are much more equipped to adapt and grow through fluctuations and change. But good leaders do not just appear out of nowhere. They are wrought from a culture of learning that embraces growth, goal-setting, trust, and ongoing training. Good leaders understand their own personal weaknesses, how to identify them, and are excited about improving them. They inspire those around them to do the same, creating a ripple effect that positively impacts their company as a whole.
Leadership and professional skills training are not just for leaders. Leadership skills development gives employees the tools they need to perform their current role, as well as the opportunity to hone skills that will carry them into the future. Effective leadership is not born overnight, it takes years of ongoing training and opportunity to practice new skills to become a great leader. The Center for Creative Leadership names the following ten characteristics that make a great leader:
Integrity
Delegation
Communication
Self-Awareness
Gratitude
Learning Agility
Influence
Empathy
Courage
Respect
But wouldn’t we want to see these characteristics in all of our employees? We see many of these qualities falling under the category of “soft skills”, which Indeed.com defines as “abilities that relate to how you work and interact with other people.” So, how do you teach these valuable skills?
Putting the “led” in “Instructor-led Leadership Training”
Leadership skills training should be led by instructors in a way that engages and inspires trainees. Instructors should equip themselves with an instructor-led training program that allows them to demonstrate great leadership themselves. Programs should be designed around the following objectives: engage and upskill all employees, promote the giving and receiving of meaningful feedback, inspire independence, and improve communication and relationships.
What happens when leadership skills are taught to everyone?
When all employees are allowed to hone their leadership and other professional skills, they will not only perform their current roles better, but they will be developing the skills they’ll need to take on management positions in the future. You will be training a future generation of company managers. This also ensures that even introverts will have an opportunity to become thought leaders or managers when they otherwise would never build the skills or confidence to stand out. Everyone benefits.
Benefits of Instructor-Led Leadership Training
Improved Communication
Criticism may not land well on all employees. But leadership training can change this. Communication improves as a result – when others feel at ease and know they have room to grow, they are more likely to respond well to criticism. Especially when given by a leader who is vocal about their own areas of weakness. Hone those communication skills and develop a culture full of meaningful feedback and growth with Feedback & Coaching, Managing Conflict, Persuasion and Influence for Positive Results, and Presenting with Impact Instructor-led training courses.
Growth Mindset
Imagine how a company can grow when all employees are given room to bloom. Building frustration tolerance in all employees fosters incredible growth, giving them the skills they need to push themselves to problem solve, innovate, and move their company forward. A growth mindset leads to better problem-solving with quicker resolutions. Encourage a growth mindset with Leadership: Overcoming Leadership Challenges and Leadership: Transitioning Into a Leadership Role Instructor-led training courses.
Increased Independence
With the right leadership skills development, employees learn valuable time management and project management skills. They become their own project managers within their teams and current roles, whether or not they are managers. Inspire independence while building teams with Leadership: Developing Effective Teams and Organizing Your Time instructor-led training courses.
Sharpen Professional Skills With Instructor-led Training Courses from 30 Bird
The ability to manage work schedules and communicate effectively with co-workers and customers are personal and interpersonal proficiencies that don’t depend on technical knowledge. But they are crucial for the successful and efficient functioning of any organization. 30 Bird Media is thrilled to announce our brand new line of engaging, relevant, and straight-to-the-point professional development courseware.
From the very start, we knew it was important not to simply force this new and different content into our existing IT-specific format. Each professional development course comprises an Instructor Guide, a PowerPoint slide deck highlighting important points, and a Student Guide. Taken together, these training tools empower you to teach these concepts effectively in any classroom or workshop setting.
Sources:
https://www.betterup.com/blog/benefits-of-leadership-training
