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A Delegate's View of Inspirational Leadership
By Roger Haywood, CEO Issues
Analysis
and past Chairman Chartered Institute of Marketing
The real value of this
intensive one-day course is that it takes as its starting
point that leadership is not simply a natural quality
like having a musical ear, a perfect balance or an eye
for a moving ball. Leadership is a discipline; it consists
of principles that are fundamental, skills that can
be learnt and processes that can be applied to achieve
success.
The central theme is continuously reinforced with such concepts
as: 'the leader's job is to make heroes not be one' - 'rely
on persuasion not power' - 'say and do the same thing' - 'leadership
is about leading attitudes' - 'make others feel capable, confident
and strong' - 'there is an 'I' in team' - 'spend freely with
your soft currency' - all of which stirred the blood and inspired
us to become better leaders.
The course, as one would expect from LDL, is not only hard
headed and insightful but extremely carefully constructed
so that participants are taken step by step through a logical
approach. At every point, there are practical lessons to be
learned and advice on how to apply the principles involved.
Leadership, teambuilding, change management and coaching are
all explored.
Robin Fielder illustrates every point with an example, sometimes
from recognised business leaders, sometimes from his own experience,
sometimes from the broader business world - but every anecdote,
quote or case history is presented with humour and relevance.
The emphasis throughout is that this is a seminar designed
to make you work more effectively immediately you return to
work. Though there were glimpses of thorough homework based
on proven academic and theoretical approaches, the delivery
was totally pragmatic and appropriate to directors and managers
with all degrees of experience. As I looked across the room,
it became very clear that every other delegate was as concentrated
on the subject and as engrossed as I was, each making copious
notes as the day unfolded.
Robin is a seasoned pro who knows how to keep up the pace
with just that edge of tension to ensure we are all focused
on the objectives. He varies the style and type of approach
constantly. For example, in short break out sessions, the
packed room hummed as all delegates engaged in an impassioned
debate with their neighbours. The seminar reinforces the view
of most delegates that the course leader has earned his position
as a European leader in executive education and development.
The day raced by. Robin not only explained how the leadership
principles must be applied but showed us how to deal with
every situation with confidence, style and empathy. Power
and authority are out, mutual respect, consensus and acceptance
are in. The single most crucial point for my money was the
simple fact that personal objectives (your own and your colleagues)
have to be closely aligned with the corporate or department
objectives. Robin did not just tell us but showed us precisely
how to make this happen.
 The value in the day was so high that not only am I planning
to send some of my own team but I plan to attend again myself.
You can never have too much reinforcement of sound wisdom,
brilliantly presented.
For further information complete our enquiry
form or call our team of learning advisers
on +44 (0)20 7381 6233.
 
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