Applying Leadership Principles, Instructor Edition

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Applying Leadership Principles

Course Specifications

Course Number: ELK88-905_rev2.1

Course length: 1 day

Course Description

Course Objective: You will identify the principles of effective leadership and practical strategies to apply on the job to improve your performance as a leader within your work group or organization.

Target Student: This course is intended for a wide range of managers, team leaders, and individual contributors who seek practical guidance regarding leadership strategies.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.

Hardware Requirements

If you wish to use the overheads provided on the interactive CD-ROM, you will need to set up a computer for yourself. If time allows and you wish to use the business simulations provided on the CD-ROM in the classroom, you will need to set up a computer for each student participating in the class.

  • A Pentium® III with 500 MHz (or better), or Macintosh® Intel-based or PowerPC G4 (or better) processor.
  • At least 512 MB of RAM.
  • A monitor capable of 1024 x 768 screen resolution and 32-bit color display.

Software Requirements

Each computer requires the following software:

  • Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (Professional or Home Edition), Windows 2000, or Apple® Mac OS® X 10.4 (or higher).
  • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7 (or higher), Mozilla® Firefox® 2 (or higher), or Apple® Safari® 2 (or higher), with pop-up blocking turned off.
  • Adobe® Flash® Player 8 (current version recommended).

Performance–Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Develop critical leadership skills.
  • Build great business relationships.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Developing Critical Leadership Skills

Topic 1A: Identify Characteristics of Great Leaders
Topic 1B: Develop Effective Communication Skills
Topic 1C: Become a Problem Solver

Lesson 2: Building Great Business Relationships

Topic 2A: Build Your Reputation
Topic 2B: Build a Storehouse of Good Will

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