I have never turned down the opportunity to attend any type of leadership development training in the three decades that I have been in a leadership capacity because I thought that I already knew it all. Actually, the truth is that I am continuously looking for more ways to increase my leadership skills. I constantly keep my eyes and ears open for all types of training, such as, organizational, negotiation skills, and executive coaching ..
Some of the best leadership development training I have been to always includes, some type of practical application. This could come in the form of the students playing out a scenario, or the instructor acting out a role. In my career I have seen it all and rarely does anything ever go exactly the way a leadership course trains you for. That is not to say that it is not valuable, because it is! Just keep in mind that each and every situation will be slightly different.
I think the one thing that new leaders seem to always have a problem with is trying to understand what style of leadership they should use. In my opinion this is the very first mistake they make. I say this because I believe the style they have must be their own personal one and not try to copy someone else. Copying someone else will only come across as unrealistic and subordinates will read them as not being honest, which will end in a disaster.
How to deal with poor performance or behavior always seems to be a challenge for new leaders entering into their role. This can be intimidating for the new leader. As they are trying to feel their way around they will either attack the problem head on or be way to hands off hoping it will go away on its own. Some will unfortunately wait until they just can't take it anymore and blow up on the person. Of course this is a disaster and may lead to a very bad outcome. A different type of leadership development training would be good for this type of person brand new to their role. Something that will help them see problems beginning and how to approach a solution before things get out of hand.
The last point I would like to make is that as you consider the type of leadership development training you need to attend, don't let the cost dictate your attendance or not! I have heard those excuses over and over throughout my career and they are just hog wash. Just a few small percentage points in an increase in productivity, by your staff, can pay for almost any training course now days. In don't know of too many businesses that employee leaders that don't have employees. Employees are generally the greatest expense in any business that with better leadership can help you be more profitable. Look for solutions, not excuses!
Some of the best leadership development training I have been to always includes, some type of practical application. This could come in the form of the students playing out a scenario, or the instructor acting out a role. In my career I have seen it all and rarely does anything ever go exactly the way a leadership course trains you for. That is not to say that it is not valuable, because it is! Just keep in mind that each and every situation will be slightly different.
I think the one thing that new leaders seem to always have a problem with is trying to understand what style of leadership they should use. In my opinion this is the very first mistake they make. I say this because I believe the style they have must be their own personal one and not try to copy someone else. Copying someone else will only come across as unrealistic and subordinates will read them as not being honest, which will end in a disaster.
How to deal with poor performance or behavior always seems to be a challenge for new leaders entering into their role. This can be intimidating for the new leader. As they are trying to feel their way around they will either attack the problem head on or be way to hands off hoping it will go away on its own. Some will unfortunately wait until they just can't take it anymore and blow up on the person. Of course this is a disaster and may lead to a very bad outcome. A different type of leadership development training would be good for this type of person brand new to their role. Something that will help them see problems beginning and how to approach a solution before things get out of hand.
The last point I would like to make is that as you consider the type of leadership development training you need to attend, don't let the cost dictate your attendance or not! I have heard those excuses over and over throughout my career and they are just hog wash. Just a few small percentage points in an increase in productivity, by your staff, can pay for almost any training course now days. In don't know of too many businesses that employee leaders that don't have employees. Employees are generally the greatest expense in any business that with better leadership can help you be more profitable. Look for solutions, not excuses!
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