We run programmes to develop leaders' skills and their ability to manage stakeholders. We also undertake targeted one-to-one Development Coaching
> FAB leadership skills development
> what we do:
- We run programmes to train managers in leadership psychology
and in the practical skills of leadership. We develop their ability
to 'win people's hearts and minds' by building their motivation to lead,
developing their confidence that 'they can do it' and providing them
with usable techniques which help ensure they are fully effective
- We do this by giving them the skills required to change
people's attitudes and behaviour and to release people's positive emotional
energy. Using a modular approach, we build an integrated set of skills
which can be used in a range of leadership situations
- We also run an additional 'organisational leadership'
module for boards and top teams. This develops people's ability to use
organisation systems and processes such as communication and performance
management systems to achieve changes in people's feelings, attitudes
and behaviour
> personal impact and influence skills
> what we do:
- We develop managers' confidence and skills for making a positive impact, communicating clear messages and resolving conflict
- Our programme helps managers overcome 'self limiting beliefs' which work against effective influencing. It also develops their ability to be clear about what influence and impact they want to achieve and provides them with a repertoire of influencing behaviours, the 'know how' of when and where to use them and the ability to read people's reactions
political skills
> what we do:
- We run programmes to develop leaders' 'political mind set'. The programmes improve leaders' effectiveness by helping them become more confident in handling 'stakeholder management issues'. We train them in techniques for ensuring that they are capable of overcoming resistance and gaining 'buy in' from both internal and external stakeholders
development coaching
> what we do:
- We use a practical 'toolkit' of techniques to help
managers build on strengths and overcome blocks to effective performance.
We establish an ongoing coaching relationship to provide continuing
development support over an agreed period of time.
- Our leadership development
- is underpinned by a single, integrated model
- This maximises the amount people learn and the
rate at which they acquire new knowledge and skills. It also helps build
their self belief and motivation for using their new skills, which in
turn ensures the successful transfer of their learning to the workplace
- is practical
- We translate a complex set of skills into straightforward,
'useable techniques'. This means managers acquire a set of practical
tools which they can apply with maximum ease and effect
- is based on a clear set of psychological principles
- By teaching leaders to apply the psychology of
leadership rather than just training them in 'behaviours' and 'techniques',
we are able to achieve a quicker and longer lasting improvement in their
effectiveness. This is because leaders understand why they
need to use behaviours to achieve a particular effect
- focuses on intensive skills development
- We help leaders build and consolidate their skills by using a combination of short inputs, 'real world' exercises, intensive practice and direct personal feedback
- Our leadership coaching
- develops people's 'underlying psychology'
- We believe that real and sustainable change only
takes place if the root cause of the development need is addressed.
After undertaking a detailed development diagnosis, we work on the aspects
of the individual's motivation or 'core psychological skills' which
lie at the heart of each leader's development needs
- addresses 'inner motivation' and 'self limiting beliefs'
- Deep seated development needs are often the result
of a leader's 'inner motivation', 'self limiting beliefs' and embedded
behaviour patterns. Our coaching relationship allows the individual
to understand these beliefs and to develop and apply techniques to overcome
them
- targets the development of defined
leadership skills - Our coaching provides support in the development
of specific skills which are essential to be an effective leader rather
than providing more general support as a 'sounding board' or 'life coach'