Leadership Skills Training Outline

1. Introduction to Leadership

• Definition of leadership vs. management

• Why leadership matters in organizations

• Leadership myths and misconceptions

• Self-assessment: “What type of leader am I?”

2. Leadership Styles & Theories

• Overview of leadership theories (Trait, Behavioral, Situational, Transformational, Servant Leadership)

• Identifying your natural leadership style

• Adapting leadership style to team and situation

• Activity: Leadership style role-play

3. Core Leadership Competencies

• Communication Skills

  • Active listening

  • Giving and receiving feedback

  • Non-verbal communication

• Emotional Intelligence (EI)

  • Self-awareness

  • Self-regulation

  • Empathy and social awareness

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

  • Critical thinking

  • Structured decision-making tools

  • Balancing data and intuition

4. Team Leadership

• Building trust and credibility

• Motivating and inspiring others

• Delegation skills

• Conflict management and resolution

• Leading diverse and cross-functional teams

• Group Activity: Team-building exercise

5. Strategic Leadership

• Setting vision and direction

• Goal-setting and alignment (SMART goals, OKRs)

• Change management and leading transitions

• Innovation and creativity in leadership

6. Coaching & Mentoring Skills

• Difference between coaching, mentoring, and managing

• Techniques for effective coaching

• Providing constructive feedback

• Developing future leaders

7. Ethical & Inclusive Leadership

• Leading with integrity

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

• Building an inclusive culture

• Case studies: Ethical dilemmas in leadership

8. Practical Application & Action Plan

• Leadership simulation/role-playing

• Group project or case study analysis

• Reflection: Key personal leadership lessons

• Individual Action Plan: “My 90-Day Leadership Growth Plan”

9. Wrap-Up & Evaluation

• Summary of key takeaways

• Participant presentations (optional)

• Post-training leadership assessment

• Feedback & next steps