Advanced Management, Inc. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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Human Resource Development

LEADERSHIP

The effectiveness of work groups depends on how well the relationships within the group are managed. The effectiveness of the organization depends on how well the interrelationships between the work groups are managed. As organizations move toward a more participative approach to management it becomes increasingly important to understand the impact of work groups and how to effectively lead these groups. This program is designed to explore the issues of leadership within the work group and to improve the participant's leadership capabilities.

OBJECTIVES

• Understand the various characteristics of effective leadership.
• Learn how to balance concerns for task and concerns for people.
• Learn how to improve the productivity of work groups.
• Learn techniques for monitoring performance and productivity.
• Learn the necessity of someone in a leadership role having vision.
• Learn to identify leadership roles.
• Learn practical methods for confronting difficult situations.

APPROPRIATE FOR: All employees with leadership or supervisory responsibilities within work groups.

RECOMMENDED GROUP SIZE: 12-16

DURATION: Eight (8) hours

METHODS

• Lecturettes, group discussions, case studies and role-plays will be used to convey the instructional content.
• Visuals include overhead transparencies, flip charts, handouts, and video taped feedback of role-plays and simulations.

RESULTS

• Increased appreciation of the necessary leadership skills.
• Improved leadership practices.