Tom's Leadership Course

  So, you've got a handle on your leadership style (thanks to last week!), and you're ready to guide your team. But how do you make sure everyone's on the same page? This week, we're looking at a fundamental skill: defining and communicating expectations clearly. Even well-intentioned leaders can stumble if they don't communicate their intentions clearly to the team. The power of clearly defined expectations When we think about leading our teams effectively, we often look to culture. Ideally, even when no one is directly supervising, our team's behaviour aligns with what we would expect they are going to do at work. In the ideal scenario, our team shares our vision for what they are going to do and how they are going to do it. However, it all starts with us sharing our vision, in what we say, what we do, and how we communicate. Benefits of clear communication of expectations include: Reduced ambiguity and confusion Less time spent resolving...

  Have you wondered about your natural leadership tendencies? Do you think there is one style that is right for every team? The natural assumption is that there is one leadership style that will work for every occasion. Last week we explored what leadership is and debunked some myths, this week we tackle another common misconception: that one leadership style fits all! We are going to delve into some of the popular leadership styles and look at the pros and cons of them. Understanding your natural style is fundamental to developing a leadership approach that delivers the right results. Exploring different styles Just like people have different personalities and needs leaders can adopt several different styles of leadership. These are some of them, there are many different styles and a lot of leadership resources attempt to create new styles. Recognising these styles will help you to identify your own strengths and the approaches of others as you reflect on leadership. · ...

Are you feeling overwhelmed as a new leader? Do you feel like leadership is beyond your grasp or that a lack of leadership skills is holding you back? Leadership isn't a job title, it is a skill that can be acquired, developed and refined. The fact that you have started this course shows that you are keen to reflect on how you lead now or in the future. CMI research has shown that the majority of new leaders come to the role without any formal training, this can prevent them doing their best at their leadership role. The aim of this course is to give you a pointer in the right direction and set you up for leadership. What is leadership? Beyond authority leadership is about the ability to influence, guide, support and develop others. It exists in how we deal with others and how others see us. Regardless of hierarchical position the role of leadership can emerge in how we operate. Leadership is about taking responsibility for others, sharing goals and working to create an environ...