Hi, we are still posting on the five Day training DevtPlan Consult, the leading consulting firm in Ghana, organized and facilitated for key staff and Heads of departments of the Sekyere Afram plains District Assembly.
So what new thing are we adding today? You may ask. Well, today we want to bring you a summary of some of the topics treated at the workshop. Why? To refresh the memories of our cherished participants who may have forgotten what was discussed and to also give you, the reader, an opportunity to know more of what Devt Plan Consult’s training and workshop programs.
Our first Topic treated was on leadership. How Do we define leadership at Devtplan Consult?
The Concept of Leadership
What is leadership? Leadership is about leading people from one level of achievement to a higher level of achievement without coercion but through vision, principle, motivation and influence. Leadership is also about influencing people to get things done to a standard and quality above their norm and doing it willingly.Leadership is the art of getting people to accomplish things they never thought they could. It is about taking people to places they have never been before.Leadership is a way of focusing and motivating a group to enable them achieve their aims. It also involves being accountable and responsible for the group as a whole.
Leadership Types
How many leadership types do you know? If you have no idea these are just a few
- Situational Leadership
- Leadership through Appointment
- Leadership through Election
What Kind of Leadership Styles do you Prefer?
Often times, a leader may be seen adopting and using any of this leadership styles , some also modify their leadership styles based on the environment ,no matter what kind you may use it can be;
- The Autocratic Leader
- The Laissez-Faire Leader
- The Democratic Leader
Leadership Development
At the training we learnt that ,Leaders are not just born they are made, and great leaders go through some development, you move from one stage to the next, this includes;- Training
- Mentoring
- Delegating Leadership Roles
- Grooming
Can anyone become a leader? Some of the characteristics of leaders to be are listed below;
· Ambitious (hardworking, aspiring)
· Broadminded (open-minded, flexible, receptive)
· Caring (sensitive, appreciative, concerned, respectful, loving)
· Competent (capable, productive, efficient, thorough)
· Co-operative (friendly, team player, available, responsive)
· Courageous (daring, stands up for own beliefs)
· Dependable (reliable, conscientious, responsible)
· Determined (hardworking, persistent, perseverant, purposeful, steadfast)
· Fair-minded (objective, forgiving, willing to pardon others, purposeful, steadfast)
· Forward-looking (visionary, foresight, concerned about the future, sense of direction)
· Honest (honest, has integrity, has character)
What Next?
It is often quoted that “Everything rises and falls on leadership” ,are you an aspiring leader, or you are an organization looking forward to sharpen the leadership potential of your team, why don’t you contact us and let’s make this a dream come true .You can give as a call on 024 4666458 / 024 4694634/026 6598157 or walk into our office located at Plot Number 8A Block IX, Asafo- Dadiesoaba, opposite the offices of the registrar general’s department, Kumasi. Alternatively, you can drop as a mail at info@devtplanconsult.org
Thank You.
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