Module 1 – Extraordinary Leader: Going from Good to Great
How You Will Benefit
Research shows that organizations thrive under extraordinary leadership—those leaders who not only deliver results but also elevate the performance and engagement of those around them. The Extraordinary Leader program is built on extensive research from The Extraordinary Leader: Turning Good Managers into Great Leaders by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman, and is designed to help participants make the leap from good to great.
Key benefits include:
*Understanding the critical differences between average and extraordinary leaders.
*Gaining actionable insights into personal leadership strengths and how to amplify them.
*Learning how to avoid fatal leadership flaws and build powerful combinations of strengths.
*Creating a tailored development plan based on self-assessment and organizational needs.
Participants will leave with a clear understanding of their leadership profile, actionable development strategies, and the tools to increase their effectiveness, influence, and long-term career impact.
Course Objectives
Successful completion of this course will increase your ability to:
*Distinguish between good leadership and extraordinary leadership.
*Identify and build upon your strongest leadership competencies.
*Understand and apply the five core leadership insight areas.
*Recognize and avoid the most common fatal leadership flaws.
*Develop a practical leadership development plan aligned with both personal passions and organizational needs.
*Apply effective leadership behaviors in real-world scenarios.
Key Topics Covered
This course explores the following areas in depth:
*The five key insights from Zenger and Folkman’s research on great leaders.
*Sixteen core leadership competencies and the behaviors that define them.
*The five competency clusters: Character, Personal Capability, Focus on Results, Interpersonal Skills, and Leading Organizational Change.
*Self-assessment and leadership profile analysis.
*The concept of Competency Companions and Powerful Combinations of Strengths.
*Assessing change leadership style.
*Drafting a personal leadership development plan.
*Avoiding and addressing fatal flaws that derail leadership effectiveness.
Module 2 – Performance Management
Course Overview
Performance reviews are often not enjoyable for anyone involved. Employees being reviewed may feel nervous about the status of their positions, and managers must navigate delicate conversations while communicating important information. However, discussing performance and setting a plan for improvement is one of the most effective ways to develop strong employees and strengthen rapport between workers and supervisors.
Effective formal reviews can increase employee performance by 25% and employee engagement by 35%. Additionally, 43% of highly engaged employees receive feedback at least once per week, highlighting the importance of consistent communication.
This course is designed to provide managers with the tools needed to run effective performance management sessions. Participants will learn how to harness employee potential, build transparent relationships, address problem areas constructively, and establish meaningful performance standards and goals.
Course Objectives
Successful completion of this course will increase your ability to:
- Understand the elements of an effective performance management system
- Help employees create individualized performance goals
- Provide clear direction so employees understand expectations
- Offer ongoing feedback for guidance and improvement
- Develop credible measurements that impact results and have meaning for employees and the organization
- Follow a fair and objective plan for progressive discipline when performance issues persist
Key Topics Covered
This course explores the following subjects in depth:
- Translating organizational goals into individual performance goals
- Understanding common goal-setting mistakes
- Writing and developing performance standards
- Benefits of proactive coaching
- The SMART process for making observations and providing feedback
- Benefits of a measurement and evaluation system
- How to reward performance goals that are met or exceeded