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Preparing for Leadership: What It Takes to Lead

Do you need leadership training to prepare you to take that next step? Learn how to get noticed and selected for a leadership position and develop effective leadership skills required of confident leaders.

This leadership training course is uniquely designed to help leaders-to-be get ready for their new challenges and responsibilities. You'll discover the heart, soul and mind of true leadership. Through role-playing, self-assessment tests and other leadership training scenarios, you'll explore leadership roles as strategist, change agent, coach, manager, communicator, mentor and team member. And you'll learn how to develop your unique leadership style for maximum impact.

Seminar Number: 02536

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Who Should Attend

Any manager who needs leadership training to step into a leadership role or who is about to take on a new leadership assignment

In-Person2 Day(s)
12 CAE, 1.2 CEU, 12 CLP, 14 CPE, 12 PDCs, 12 PDU, 12 PMU
Live Online2 Day(s)
12 CAE, 1.2 CEU, 12 CLP, 14 CPE, 12 PDCs, 12 PDU, 12 PMU

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Understand what a leader is…and is not
Project a more dynamic image
Discover your own unique leadership style
Determine which leadership attributes you already possess
Apply lessons learned through leadership training to take on your first leadership position with greater confidence
Get noticed by learning how to look and talk like a leader
Find out what people expect and respect in a leader
Apply lessons learned through leadership training to refine your skills in gaining and using power and influence positively
Learn how to motivate a team, including “difficult people”
Protect yourself against the pitfalls of intra-organizational politics

Is There a Leader in You?

Discuss which qualities senior management looks for in candidates for leadership positions
Understand the challenges you will face as a leader

What Do Leaders Talk About?

Discover your leadership style
Learn to adapt your style to the needs of others

What Is Your Leadership Image?

Describe how to project the positive professional image of a leader

How Can You Build Your Influence and Power?

Illustrate ways that leaders can build their power and influence

How Can You Develop Key Relationships?

Identify the strategic alliances you need to build

How Should You Handle Organizational Politics?

Explain strategies for getting others to support your agenda

How Can You Motivate People?

Assess the things that really motivate

Methods to Approach the First Day, Week, Month and Year of Leadership

Design your strategies for being noticed and selected to be a leader

Special Feature

AMA Blended Learning combines instructor-led training with online pre- and post-seminar assessments, tune-up courses and other resources to maximize your training goals. Through a blend of proven instructor-led seminars and powerful online technology, AMA Blended Learning provides a compelling and more comprehensive experience for the learner—producing a greater return-on-investment for the employer and the seminar participant.

Learning Objectives

Identify Respected Leadership Qualities and Begin to Build Your Authentic Leadership Voice
Gain Insights into How to Develop and Pursue Your Own Leadership Style
Project a Positive Trusted Professional Image
Identify and Use Your Sources of Power and Influence
Expand Your Networks by Developing Key Relationships
Effectively Participate in Organizational Politics
Motivate Others and Avoid Demoralizing Behaviors with All Types of Team Members

Who Is the Leader in You?

Identify the Qualities and Skills of Effective Leaders
Assess Your Own Proficiency with the Qualities and Skills of Effective Leaders

Leadership Styles and Communication

Identify Different Leadership Styles
Assess Your Own Leadership Style
Identify and Use Effective Communication Patterns
Identify the Types of Subjects Leaders Discuss
Explain the Benefits of Vision, Mission, and Value Statements That Are Followed throughout the Organization
Create Vision, Mission, and Value Statements

What Is Your Image as a Leader?

Project Executive Presence–A Positive Professional Image of a Leader
List the Factors That Impact Trust
Establish Credibility and Authenticity with Others
Apply Knowledge of Your Own Leadership Skills and Presence to Better Lead Your Teams

Relationships and Networking–How to Build Power and Influence and Handle Organizational Politics

Identify a Leader’s Sources of Power and Influence
Assess Your Own Power and Influence
Expand Your Power Networks by Developing Key Relationships
Describe Ways That Leaders Can Build Their Power and Influence
Differentiate Between Good Politics and Bad Politics
Explain Why Leaders Must Understand and Participate in Organizational Politics
Identify the Different Political Organizational Structures That Exist
Identify Strategies for Getting Others to Support Your Agenda
Effectively Engage with Adversaries

How You Can Motivate and Mentor Others

Identify Ways to Motivate and Engage Your Team
Manage a Coaching Discussion
Differentiate Mentoring from Coaching
Identify What Makes for a Good Mentor and a Positive Mentor-Mentee Relationship

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4.8

756 reviews

I learned several practical and easy to implement strategies for improving my appearance as a leader.

Christina B.

SR Business Analyst

Industry: Finance, Banking

The small class size allowed for students to openly discuss real-world situations as they relate to their roles.

Matthew D.

Director Client Strategy

Industry: Business Services, Management Consulting

Both the facilitator and the technical assistant created an open and friendly environment, and I am thrilled to say that I was engaged the entire time.

Rachel H.

Sr Revenue Management Analyst

Industry: Healthcare, Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Good insight about what is expected to be a leader from upper management and how to apply the different styles of leaderships to a group or organization.

Walter M.

SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER

Industry: Business Services, Software & Tech

This course has been invaluable to my growth into leadership. I've been a professional for over 15 years and the modules taught - the exercises within - have been a game changer for me. Highly recommend.

Heather C.

Content Marketing Manager

Industry: Insurance

This course is valid for 12 PMUs.

As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 12 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.

AMA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM.

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12 Power Skills PDUs
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American Management Association is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

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Recommended CPE Credit:
14 hours/Intermediate
Prerequisites: Foundation in Leadership
Advanced Preparation: Online pre- and post-seminar assessments
Delivery Method: Group Live/Group Internet Based
Field of Study: Non-Technical – Personal Development

In-Person Schedule

11 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule