PEAK Leadership - How to build and manage a results focused team through outstanding leadership.

To manage and maximise the talent within a team requires more than technical expertise. In order to achieve their goals managers must be able to inspire and lead their teams by driving performance, engagement and flexibility.
These 4 sessions will equip you with the insights to transform your approach to leading people and delivering your team goals. It is based around the principles of PEAK LeadershipÔ  and implementing your 100 day action plan.

A webinar series designed to improve how you manage your team;

Webinar 1
Role of a manager and how it impacts the team
PEAK Leadership - 4 principles for boosting productivity levels
Understand why people behave the way they behave
Understand the principles of the 5 Factor Model

Key Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session learners will

• Be able to use the principles of PEAK LeadershipÔ to improve the performance levels within their team and create a high performance environment where everyone is focused on achieving results. PEAK LeadershipÔ helps managers to build a results focused culture within their team.
• Understand the role of a manager and the difference between managing and leading the team. Review how their role as a manager impacts the team and it’s performance
• Understand some of the factors that influence individual behaviour and how it effects the way you manage people. Critically appraise the 5 Factor Model and its role in Performance Management. Be more aware of the different personality types within their team and how this impacts their management style.
• Compare the various models of motivation and analyse the link between motivation and high performance.

Webinar 2
Managing the performance of the team
Preparation tips for review meetings, before during and after
How to set business goals the SMARTER way
How to have difficult conversations and give feedback using the BEST Feedback 

By the end of this session learners will

• Identify the key benefits of Performance Review meetings and how to prepare fully for these meetings. Review best practice and discuss the merits of quarterly review conversations.
• Set goals the SMARTER way which will ensures that each goal agreed has clarity, is challenging and feeds into the business plan. When used correctly it outlines the value of each goal, which in turn leads to a higher level of engagement.
• Combine SMARTER goals with core business competencies which will have the multiplier effect and feed into staff engagement
• Understand what great feedback should include and how to use the BEST feedback method. Develop the skills required to have a difficult conversation about underperformance.
• Build a preparation checklist for the review meetings

Webinar 3
Step by step approach to delegating effectively
How to build on the principles of the Unwritten Contract between staff and the employer
How to close the engagement and expectation gap
How turn individuals into a team and inspire a high performance

By the end of this session learners will

• Define the 6 steps in delegation and evaluate their current delegation process. Identify areas for improvement and understand the benefits of effective delegation.
• Build on the principles of the Unwritten Contract so that they can gain a deeper understanding of how to engage their team and how to use this information to improve productivity levels and retain their best people.
• Review 5 activities to consider when building a successful team and identify areas for improvement. Define the purpose of their team and the 7 guiding principles that drives the team forward.
• Understand the process in team formation as outlined by Tuckman and how to move the team through each stage

Webinar 4
How to retain your best staff
Carry out a SWOT analysis of the team
Develop a Personal Development Plan for the team
The role of coaching for a manager

By the end of this session learners will

• Carry out a SWOT analysis of their team which will help them to identify learning and development requirements. This will feed into their succession plan for their best people.
• Develop a Personal Learning and Development Plan for everyone on their team by using the 5 step approach. Identify the key benefits of these plans for both the manager and their team.
• Understand why coaching has become a key tool for managers in the workplace and how it helps to develop and retain talented people while focusing on achieving business targets. See coaching as part of the role of a results focused manager.
• Use a 3 step approach for an effective coaching session and be aware of the most common mistakes made when coaching. Identify coaching opportunities available during their daily activities.
• Understand the different learning styles as described by Honey & Mumford and which coaching activity best suits each style.

The 100 day action plan is a core element on this training course which takes an advanced approach to learning. It provides each learner and their organisation with a tangible ‘take home’ outcome from their participation on the course. The plan projects forward 100 days and sets out specifically what they aim to achieve during this time and how they will do it. The plan is designed to ensure the learning continues after they return to the office and is their roadmap to the implementation of the new skills and techniques they have acquired. Although it’s voluntary each learner will be encouraged to complete their 100 day action plan in order to maximise the benefits of this training course.

The four dates for the Webinars are:

• Tuesday Nov 22nd
• Tuesday Nov 29th
• Tuesday Dec 6th
• Tuesday Dec 13th

Key Webinar Details

Location: Webinar
Time: 4pm - 5pm
CPD Credit: 4 structured hours
Cost: €110 (non CPA members: €150)