Transformational Leadership Driving Future Success #251003

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define and Embrace Transformational Leadership: Understand the key differences between transactional and transformational leadership and assess their own leadership style.

• Articulate a Compelling Vision: Create and communicate a powerful, shared vision that inspires and motivates others to action.

• Drive Strategic Change: Apply structured frameworks to lead complex change initiatives, overcome resistance, and embed change sustainably within the organization.

• Foster Innovation and Empowerment: Cultivate a culture of psychological safety, creativity, and intellectual stimulation that encourages independent thinking and problem-solving.

• Build High-Trust Relationships: Develop the emotional intelligence and communication skills necessary to build genuine connections, coach for potential, and develop the next generation of leaders.

• Create a Personal Leadership Action Plan: Develop a concrete strategy to apply transformational leadership principles immediately within their own context.

This program is designed for current and high-potential leaders who are positioned to influence culture and drive strategic initiatives.

• Senior Executives & C-Suite Leaders: Responsible for setting organizational direction and culture.

• Directors & Senior Managers: Leading large departments or critical functions and tasked with executing strategic vision.

• Mid-Level Managers & Team Leaders: Preparing to take on greater leadership responsibilities and influence.

• High-Potential Employees: Identified by their organization as future leaders.

• HR & Learning & Development Professionals: Designing and implementing leadership development programs.

• Anyone in a leadership role who wants to move from being a good manager to an inspirational leader who leaves a lasting legacy.

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a binder containing a copy of the presentation
• slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Day 1: The Foundation of Transformational Leadership

• Morning Session: The Leadership Imperative

  • Module 1: Course Introduction: Leading in a Disruptive Age.

  • Module 2: Beyond Management: Defining Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership.

  • Module 3: The Four I’s of Transformation: Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, and Individualized Consideration.

• Afternoon Session: Self-Awareness as a Leader

  • Module 4: Leadership Style Assessment: Understanding your default style and its impact.

  • Workshop: Values Elicitation: Identifying your core values as the foundation of authentic leadership.

  • Day 1 Recap: Key insights and reflections.

Day 2: Crafting and Communicating a Vision

• Morning Session: The Power of Vision

  • Module 5: From Strategy to Story: The art of crafting a compelling and aspirational vision statement.

  • Module 6: Strategic Foresight: Tools for scanning the horizon and anticipating future trends.

• Afternoon Session: Inspirational Communication

  • Module 7: Communicating with Power: Storytelling, metaphor, and emotional resonance to make the vision stick.

  • Workshop: “The Pitch”: Participants practice articulating their vision for a real business challenge.

  • Day 2 Recap: Honing the message.

Day 3: Leading Change and Overcoming Resistance

• Morning Session: The Architecture of Change

  • Module 8: Change Management Frameworks: Analyzing models like Kotter’s 8-Step Process and Bridges’ Transitions Model.

  • Module 9: Diagnosing Resistance: Understanding the human and structural barriers to change.

• Afternoon Session: Mobilizing Commitment

  • Module 10: Building Coalitions and Guiding Teams: Identifying influencers and creating a powerful guiding coalition.

  • Simulation: “The Change Initiative”: A hands-on exercise in navigating stakeholder pushback and building buy-in.

  • Day 3 Recap: Strategizing for successful implementation.

Day 4: Empowering People and Fostering Innovation

• Morning Session: Building a Leadership Culture

  • Module 11: Coaching for High Performance: Shifting from commanding to coaching. Introduction to models like GROW.

  • Module 12: Creating Psychological Safety: How to build a culture where team members feel safe to take risks, speak up, and be innovative.

• Afternoon Session: Igniting Innovation

  • Module 13: Intellectual Stimulation: Challenging processes and encouraging critical thinking.

  • Workshop: “The Innovation Lab”: Applying techniques like Design Thinking to solve a persistent organizational problem.

  • Day 4 Recap: From empowerment to execution.

Day 5: Sustaining Transformation and Personal Legacy

• Morning Session: The Leader’s Toolkit

  • Module 14: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Action: Self-regulation, empathy, and social skills for building deep trust.

  • Module 15: Resilience and Well-being: Sustaining your own energy and preventing burnout to lead effectively long-term.

• Afternoon Session: Integration and Action Planning

  • Module 16: Creating Your Personal Leadership Brand: Defining the legacy you want to leave.

  • Capstone Activity: My Transformational Leadership Plan: Participants create a detailed, actionable plan to apply their learning to a specific current or upcoming leadership challenge.

  • Course Review, Celebration, and Awarding of Certificates.