INTRODUCTION

In the ever-evolving world of business, the pressure to achieve and deliver results remains a consistent factor for organizations of all sizes. The modern manager's role isn't just overseeing tasks or ensuring projects are completed on time. It's about driving teams towards outcomes that matter. Leading for results goes beyond merely "managing" – it involves inspiring, guiding, and ensuring the team is aligned with the organization's vision. Here's how you can embody that leadership style.

In this intense 5-day training course, participants will learn how managing typically involves planning, organizing, and coordinating. On the other hand, leading is about inspiring and motivating a team towards a shared vision or goal. Effective managers who can lead results should wear both hats, switching between roles when the situation demands.

Objectives

At the end of this Innovation for Results training course, you will have learned how to:

Understand the importance of delegation and empowerment in a leadership role.

Identify techniques for effective delegation and fostering empowerment.

Understand the importance of results-driven leadership.

Recognize the responsibilities and challenges of a manager in driving results.

Deep dive into the various components of performance management.

Recognize the tools and techniques for effective performance management.

Recognize the significance of developing individuals within the team.

Explore various methods to identify and nurture potential for improved results.

Course Outline

Day 1

Introduction to Leading for Results

The role of leadership in achieving outcomes.

The difference between management and leadership.

Introduction to Performance Management Principles

The importance of setting clear expectations of results and performance.

Linking individual, team, and organizational objectives.

How to work with your team to set an achievable, relevant goal.

How to create and use Performance Dashboards for monitoring and assessment.

Day 2

Performance Management Principles

Key Components of Performance Management

Goal setting, monitoring, evaluation, feedback, and development plans.

Linking Performance Management to Business Strategy

Aligning team goals with organizational strategy.

The role of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).

Day 3

Results coaching and performance feedback best practice

Importance of regular feedback in a manager’s role.

Constructive vs. destructive feedback.

Real-life scenarios and role-playing for effective feedback.

Day 4

Developing People's Potential

The Importance of People Development

The business case for continuous learning and development.

Use a competence-based approach to building individual performance

Tools and techniques for identifying and nurturing potential

Training, mentoring, and coaching.

Real-life case studies of effective people development.

Using Self-Assessments for personal responsibility for one’s development.

How Performance Appraisals can help identify development and training needs.

Day 5

Delegation and Empowerment

The Art and Science of Delegation

Why managers fail to delegate.

Steps in the delegation process.

Fostering Empowerment Within Teams

The link between empowerment, motivation, and results.

Techniques to create an empowered work environment.

Wrapping up and action planning: Setting personal objectives post-training.