Becoming a Transformational Leader (UT-Becoming-A-Transformational-Leader)

Course Description

This course will help students develop authentic leadership qualities that motivate and drive others to reach their full potential, and become the transformational leaders of the future.

Course Outline

1. Defining Transformational Leadership

• Comparing Leadership Styles

• Developing the Attitudes and Beliefs of a Transformational Leader

2. Being an Authentic Leader

• Knowing Who You Are

• Fostering Authenticity and Credibility

3. Demonstrating Leadership Practice

• Following the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

4. Building Engagement and Motivation

• Understanding the Drivers of Employee Engagement

• Motivating Like a Transformational Leader

5. Optimizing Performance

• Coaching for Performance

• Supporting Performance through Partnership

• Unlocking Potential

• Developing and Transforming Careers

6. Mentoring Leaders

• Growing Leaders

• Putting Relationships First

• Focusing on Character

• Capitalizing on Strengths

• Showing Optimism and Not Skepticism

• Seeking Passion and Success

7. Committing to Transformational Leadership

Course Objectives

• Bring about valuable and positive change in those you lead
• Increase engagement, motivation and morale in your team
• Enhance performance of individuals and the team
• Provide an authentic role model that inspires followership
• Develop others into leaders

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Information

Length: 2 day

Format: Lecture and Lab

Delivery Method: n/a

Max. Capacity: 16

Who Should Attend

Managers, directors, executives, and others responsible for leading teams, overseeing projects, and developing new leaders will benefit from this course.