Newsletter #7 - Transformational Leadership

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Newsletter 7, 2007: Transformational Leadership
 

Here are the sub-headings of an article by a noted HR writer, Joshy Thomas:
Transform yourself to transform others 
The world has many good leaders but very few great leaders. What separates good leaders from great leaders is their ability to transform their followers and their willingness to create greatness in their followers. All great leaders have one thing in common: they are able to transform themselves and others.

Who is a transformational leader?
Transformational leadership is that leadership that inspires organizational success by profoundly affecting the followers' beliefs and values. The only changes that can last are the changes that stem from the inner core of a person. Transformational leaders influence this core in every follower and transform them profoundly to make them better human beings.
7 Ds of Transformational Leadership
1. Develop a vision
2. Deliberate the vision

3. Discover the road to walk ahead

4. Dare to walk behind
5. Depend on others

6. Develop a culture of collaboration

7. Drink to others success

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Success As A Leader

If we are to be successful in leadership, among a broad range of other skills, we must either be successful change leaders and project leaders or  we need to be able to develop these skills in others so that we delegate confidently and effectively.  Our MindSights  software provides a sound basis for planning and project management with scores of useful templates and hundreds of facilitating questions that ensure your staff are happy and committed to the project's outcomes.  The software is self-mentoring technology, 100% MS Word compatible and may be customised to suit your school.

MindSights™ Project Manager Self-Mentoring Software

Phase 1: Project Initiation
Phase 2: Project Definition & Planning
Phase 3: Project Design, Development & Testing
Phase 4: Project Implementation
Phase 5: Project Control & Maintenance
Phase 6: Project Evaluation & Close
Toolkit Menu
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If you like what you see: Click HERE to download a free, basic, working version of the Project Manager Mentor (ZIP file, 162 Kb).  The full version costs only $37.95 for a single licence.  Enquire about the generous discounts on offer for multiple licences.


Available now: Workshop booklet and PowerPoint "Project Management" for you to conduct your own PD. (See below).

TRAINING MATERIALS:
Our materials take the effort out of quality professional development, allowing you to deliver the goods at a realistic cost.  These are provided in electronic format to keep costs low.  Hard copy (full colour laser print) and files on CD cost $33 + P&H extra as you would understand.

Project Management

The ability to plan, resource, implement, measure and close a project is a critical leadership and management skill.

This Project Management Learning package provides a comprehensive process-based model for project management and outlines the key tools and techniques required to deliver excellent projects on time, within budget and with the required results.

This course is designed to prepare individuals and staff developers to introduce effective project management within any organisation. It provides a strong foundation in project management, tools and techniques, and the benefits of a systematic approach to managing projects. Completion of this course will provide participants with effective strategies for implementing projects effectively after the course is over.

Program Description

Within this Learning package participants will develop competence in:
Identify the main obstacles and consequences to effective project management.
Understand the project management process:

  • Initiation

  • Planning

  • Execution

  • Control

  • Close

Understand a range of tools and techniques for project management.
Explain the benefits of a systematic approach to managing projects.
Use these techniques to build an effective project management process

Program materials: 42 page workbook (MS Word) and 78 slide PowerPoint.
Cost: $55.00 incl GST.
   Email Mel to order, providing school order number and address details.

How We Help

MindSights "Your Mind At Work"
This amazing software is an amazing tool for all leaders who want to excel at their jobs.  The MS Word software complements all our training and development materials.  It provides thinking and planning patterns based on tasks you face!

These are the sections in our "Consultants On Demand" software.  This software provides around 500 pages (17.4 Mb of files) of templates for actions, prepared meeting agenda formats and expertly developed facilitation questions to assist in rapid progress towards goals.

Problem Solving Consultants
Basic Problem Solving:
 “Trouble shooting” - Quickly resolve urgent problems with this five-step process.
Systems Problem Solving: Comprehensive systems process to resolve complex problems.
Root Cause Analysis Problem Solving: Restores a prior, original or standard condition.
Resolve Any Problem:
Gradually resolve what may appear to be an insurmountable problem.
Innovation & Performance Improvement Consultants
Brainstorm, Creativity & Innovation: Turn creative ideas into innovative solutions.
Performance Improvement: Learn Six-sigma DMAIC processes and tools.
Describe & Define: Collect and understand “relevant” data to improve innovative thinking.
Planning Consultants
Strategic Planning: Develop action plans to achieve your organization’s mission & vision.
Goal Setting: Set meaningful goals that are achievable.
Preferred Futures: Anticipate and prepare for potential future problems or opportunities.
Management & Leadership Consultants
Project Management: Execute project and achieve objectives (quality, on time, within budget).
Time Management: Find ways to improve use of both work and personal time. 
Decision Making: Improve decision-making certainty.
Team Building:
Build and maintain a high performance team and work environment. 

Career Management
Email Mel to arrange one-one assistance in developing your career. 
I believe the new processes in Recruitment and Selection mean that you are now involved in a Career Management process.  The "good old days" (NOT!) of grabbing the Standards Framework and struggling to write an application are now gone forever, replaced by what I believe will be a more professionally rewarding system.  

Merit Selection
I have places available for one-one assistance for applicants for HOD and HOSE positions.
 

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