Duration 2 Days – 14 hrs
Overview
This 2-day training program is designed to equip Department Managers with the essential leadership coaching skills needed to navigate change, drive innovation, and develop high-performing teams. The course provides strategic insights into adaptive leadership, innovation management, and coaching techniques to lead through uncertainty and transformation. Participants will learn how to inspire teams, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and implement coaching strategies to support organizational growth and innovation.
Objectives
- Understand the role of strategic leadership coaching in driving organizational success.
- Apply adaptive leadership techniques to lead teams through change and uncertainty.
- Develop a coaching mindset to mentor and empower employees for innovation.
- Enhance decision-making and problem-solving skills for business transformation.
- Foster a culture of innovation by removing barriers and encouraging creative thinking.
- Effectively communicate and manage resistance to change.
- Lead high-impact coaching conversations that support continuous development.
Target Audience
- Department Managers and Senior Leaders responsible for leading teams and driving innovation.
- Professionals overseeing change management and organizational transformation.
- Managers seeking to develop leadership coaching skills for talent development.
- Leaders aiming to cultivate innovation and agility in their departments.
Pre- requisites
- Experience in managing teams and leading projects.
- Familiarity with organizational change and strategic decision-making.
- Willingness to engage in interactive coaching exercises and leadership discussions.
Course Content
Day 1: Leadership Coaching for Strategic Impact
Session 1: The Role of Leadership Coaching in Strategic Management
- Understanding coaching vs. traditional leadership approaches.
- How coaching drives employee engagement and innovation.
- The strategic benefits of leadership coaching in business transformation.
Session 2: Adaptive Leadership in Times of Change
- Leading through uncertainty and disruption in organizations.
- Developing resilience, agility, and a proactive leadership mindset.
- Strategies for balancing short-term and long-term goals in dynamic environments.
- Case study analysis: Adaptive leadership during organizational change.
Session 3: Coaching for High Performance and Innovation
- Identifying and developing high-potential employees through coaching.
- Creating an environment that encourages experimentation and learning.
- Overcoming organizational resistance to innovation and new ideas.
- Practical exercise: Coaching employees to take initiative and think innovatively.
Session 4: Mastering Leadership Communication for Coaching
- Techniques for clear and impactful communication as a coach.
- Active listening and powerful questioning techniques to inspire innovation.
- Coaching through feedback, guidance, and performance discussions.
- Role-playing exercise: Coaching a team member through a workplace challenge.
Day 2: Strategic Leadership for Change and Innovation
Session 5: Driving Innovation Through Leadership Coaching
- The innovation mindset and how to cultivate it within teams.
- Encouraging creative problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Managing risk and aligning innovation with organizational strategy.
- Group discussion: Overcoming innovation roadblocks in organizations.
Session 6: Managing Resistance and Leading Change with Coaching
- Understanding employee resistance to change and how to address it.
- The psychology of change and how to guide employees through transitions.
- Coaching techniques for helping teams embrace and implement change.
- Case study activity: Coaching employees through a major business transformation.
Session 7: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving in Leadership Coaching
- Strategic thinking frameworks for leadership decisions.
- Coaching teams to analyze problems, generate solutions, and make informed choices.
- Empowering employees to take ownership of decisions.
- Hands-on activity: Coaching session for strategic decision-making.
Session 8: Leadership Coaching Action Plan & Final Coaching Simulation
- Creating a personalized leadership coaching strategy for workplace application.
- Peer-to-peer coaching practice and feedback session.
- Developing next steps for continuous leadership growth.
- Final coaching simulation and leadership presentation.
