Leadership Development: Instructor Preparation Guide

Course Summary

A 360-minute comprehensive seminar on foundational leadership competencies including vision setting, team development, influence, and organizational impact.

Key Teaching Focus

• Leadership is learned behavior, not innate talent
• Different situations require different leadership approaches
• Personal credibility is the foundation of leadership effectiveness
• Developing others multiplies your leadership impact

Time Allocation

• Leadership Foundations: 70 minutes
• Developing Others: 70 minutes
• Influence and Persuasion: 70 minutes
• Leading Through Change: 70 minutes
• Application & Planning: 50 minutes
• Breaks: 20 minutes

Interactive Elements

• Leadership assessment and reflection
• Team development scenario analysis
• Influence strategy development
• Change leadership case studies
• Personal leadership action planning

Materials

• Leadership competency framework
• Assessment tools
• Case study materials
• Video clips of leadership scenarios
• Discussion guides

Assessment

• Pre/post leadership mindset assessment
• Action plan completion
• Peer feedback on leadership development areas