Duration 2 days – 14 hrs
Overview
The Servant Leadership Training Course is designed to help leaders focus on serving their teams first, creating a people-centered approach to leadership that fosters collaboration, trust, and empowerment. By prioritizing the growth and well-being of their team members, servant leaders inspire greater commitment and productivity. This course covers core aspects of servant leadership, including building trust, active listening, empathetic leadership, and fostering team development.
Objectives
- Understand the principles and philosophy of servant leadership.
- Learn techniques to build trust and empower team members.
- Develop active listening and empathy skills to better support team needs.
- Foster a people-centered culture that promotes team growth and collaboration.
Audience
- Managers, team leaders, and emerging leaders aiming to adopt a servant leadership style
- HR professionals and coaches looking to support people-centered leadership
- Executives seeking to inspire teams through service-oriented leadership
Pre- requisites
- Basic leadership or management experience is recommended.
- Openness to self-reflection and a desire to cultivate a supportive team environment.
Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to Servant Leadership: Understanding the core values and mindset of servant leaders.
- The Role of a Servant Leader: Shifting from a command-and-control approach to a service-oriented model.
- Building Trust with Your Team:
- Trust as the Foundation of Servant Leadership: Techniques for establishing and maintaining trust.
- Transparency and Integrity: Leading with honesty and accountability.
- Active Listening:
- Listening to Understand: Skills for truly hearing and valuing team input.
- Encouraging Open Communication: Creating a safe space for team members to express themselves.
- Self-Reflection Exercise: Personal assessment on current leadership style and areas for growth.
Day 2: Empathy, Empowerment, and Team Development
- Empathy in Leadership:
- Understanding Team Members’ Perspectives: Techniques for showing empathy
and understanding individual needs.
- Providing Support and Guidance: Helping team members overcome challenges with empathy.
- Empowering Team Members:
- Delegating with Trust: Encouraging autonomy and confidence by empowering team members.
- Supporting Growth and Development: Coaching and mentorship as key roles of a servant leader.
- Fostering a Collaborative Team Culture:
- Encouraging Collaboration and Unity: Promoting teamwork and mutual support within the team.
- Resolving Conflicts Constructively: Addressing challenges with a servant leader approach.
- Capstone Activity: Applying servant leadership principles in a simulated team scenario.
- Review and Action Planning: Q&A, feedback, and setting goals for implementing servant leadership.
