Executive Program On Leadership For Young Managers

The concept of leadership has been much researched and developed over time. It is said that leadership is a skill essential in managing today's organizations. Innumerable questions have been raised about leadership.What is leadership? Who are leaders and who are their followers? Can leaders also be followers? Can we become leaders or are we born leaders? Are managers and leaders different? Answers to numerous such questions have been sought over time This program is aimed at developing an insight into the multi-faceted concept of leadership and seeking answers to the above questions. The objective is to develop leadership competencies in managers to enable them to identify leadership situations and deal with them accordingly. It is also aimed at understanding what is required to bring about change in one's self.to lead, not only in one's immediate working sphere but also outside it. Executive Program in Leadership for Managers has been specially designed for Young Managers who want to become effective leaders in the near future.

Course Content

Understanding Self

• Personality & Perception
• Interpersonal styles

Managing Self

• Stress Management
• Managing emotions - a spiritual perspective

Understanding Others

• Motivating people
• Team Dynamics

Relationship Management

• Effective Business Communication
• Conflict Management
• Influencing Styles & Persuasive Communication

Social & Cultural Awareness

• Business Ethics
• Environmental awareness
• Cross Cultural Management

Understanding Leadership

• Managers vs. Leaders?
• Evolving Leadership - What Leaders really do

Power and Leadership

• Power & Politics

Leadership & Organizational Systems

• Leading & Building Organization Culture
• Leaders as Change Agents
• Strategy & Leadership

Leadership Experience-Sharing

Project Presentations, Feedback & Group Study