1. Briefing Session

2. Our Programme: Key Characteristics
Links to HE professional behaviours framework
Transforms technical experts into expert people managers
Blend of face-to-face and distance learning
Projects to transfer/embed learning to workplace activities
Engages different learning styles through theory, practice , media clips and discussion
Relevance to leaders work environment to embrace challenges, change and innovation
Rigorous evaluation to identify impact and ROI

3. Emerging Leaders Programme: Objectives
Deepen understanding of leadership role, the impact of leadership style and how to create a positive work ethos in times of change
Develop skills and confidence in having difficult conversations and develop capability and techniques to create empowerment and trust
Increase ability to lead, manage and develop people in teams and how to communicate effectively across the business (includes team project working)

4. Programme approach
Create a safe learning environment to address real issues, challenge existing patterns and perceptions
Pre-work to access latest thinking, begin goal-setting and create positive expectations
DP learning zone to support learning, action and reflection
Modules deepen and accelerate learning – linking theory to practice
Develop skills through practice and debate to develop personal style
Action learning ensures Project transfers new skills into management practices, enabling commitment to realistic action plans

5. Emerging Leaders Programme

6. Perspectives
A Woodcutter is straining to saw down a tree. A young man who was watching asked “What are you doing?” “Are you blind?” the woodcutter replied. “I’m cutting down this tree.” The young man was unabashed. “You look exhausted! Take a break. Sharpen your saw.” The woodcutter explained to the young man that he had been sawing for hours and did not have time to take a break. The young man pushed back… “If you sharpen the saw, you would cut down the tree much faster.” The woodcutter said “I don’t have time to sharpen the saw. Don’t you see I’m too busy?”

7. Perspectives for you
The four circles

8. Understanding and valuing difference

9. Understanding and valuing difference

10. Owl Strengths: Approach to life: Weaknesses: Goals: Seen by others as:
Knowledgeable & Detailed
Air of competence
Asks probing questions
Thorough follow-up
Approach to life:
High standards & correct
Weaknesses:
May seem difficult & stuffy on initial interaction
Questions perceived as critical & insensitive
Overlooks others’ feelings
May focus on inconsequential details
Goals:
Understanding
Seen by others as:
Task focussed & authoritative

11. Eagle Strengths: Approach to life: Goals: Weaknesses:
Confident & Determined
Loves challenges
Focused
Good at influencing others
Approach to life:
Inner certainty & focus on action
Goals:
Personal achievement & meeting challenges
Weaknesses:
Poor listener
Can be seen to be arrogant
May push too hard
Doesn’t wait for feedback
Seen by others as:
Confident & Impatient

12. Canary Strengths: Approach to life: Goals: Weaknesses:
Quick to build relationships
Friendly & sociable
Adaptable & imaginative
Skilful presenter
Approach to life:
Fun & Interaction
Goals:
Recognition
Weaknesses:
May lack focus
Too casual for some
Poor planning & follow-up
Can lose interest
Seen by others as:
Imaginative & Disorganised

13. Dove Strengths: Approach to life: Goals: Weaknesses:
Builds deep long-term relationships
Natural listener
Sincere & warm
Persistent
Approach to life:
Focus on stability, values & supporting others
Goals:
Harmony
Weaknesses:
Slow to adapt
May lack enthusiasm
Avoids rejection
Takes difficulties personally
Seen by others as:
Easy going & acquiescent

14. On a good day… Blue: Red: Cautious Competitive Precise Demanding
Deliberate
Questioning
Formal
Analytical
Red:
Competitive
Demanding
Determined
Strong-willed
Purposeful
Driver
Green:
Caring
Encouraging
Sharing
Patient
Relaxed
Amiable
Yellow:
Sociable
Dynamic
Demonstrative
Enthusiastic
Persuasive
Expressive

15. On a bad day…. Stuffy Aggressive Complacent Controlling Suspicious
Uninspiring
Reserved
Aggressive
Controlling
Driving
Overbearing
Intolerant
Passive
Indifferent
Plodding
Needful
Stubborn
Agitated
Distracted
Indiscreet
Dramatic
Impulsive

16. Focussing Attention
Catch the Ball
[1:41 minutes long]

17. The Learning Cycle

18. Go Live

19. Next steps In your workbook:
Complete personal learning and learning goals
Do pre-work for Module 1 which includes the values exercise
Module 1 Developing my Leadership Capabilities: 14th December: 9.15 start