SayPro Program DevelopmentProgram Development: Design and structure a 5-day leadership training program that includes leadership theory

SayPro Leadership Training Program Development: 5-Day Agenda

Overview:
The SayPro Leadership Training Program is designed to equip participants with the necessary leadership skills, theoretical knowledge, and practical tools to lead effectively. Over the course of 5 days, the program will integrate leadership theory with interactive workshops, hands-on group activities, and personalized coaching. The primary goal is to foster leadership growth and self-awareness while enhancing the ability to lead teams, make strategic decisions, and drive organizational success.

Day 1: Introduction to Leadership Theory & Self-Assessment

Objective: Establish the foundation of leadership theory, help participants assess their leadership styles, and introduce core concepts that will be explored throughout the program.

Morning Session: Understanding Leadership
– Welcome and Program Overview: Brief introduction to the objectives, schedule, and expectations of the program.
– Theories of Leadership:
– Transformational Leadership
– Transactional Leadership
– Servant Leadership
– Situational Leadership
– Interactive Discussion: Participants share their understanding of leadership and experiences.

Mid-Morning Break

Self-Assessment Exercise: Leadership Style
– Self-Assessment Tools: Participants complete a leadership style questionnaire (e.g., Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) or the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) for leadership).
– Group Debrief: Discuss the results and identify key takeaways related to individual leadership styles.

Afternoon Session: Personal Leadership Development
– Leadership Competencies:
– Emotional Intelligence and its impact on leadership.
– Communication and influence.
– Decision-making and problem-solving.
– Group Discussion: Reflecting on personal leadership strengths and areas for growth.

Workshop: Personal Leadership Development Plan
– Participants create a Personal Leadership Development Plan that will be referred to throughout the week.

End of Day 1 Reflection and Homework:
– Reflective journaling on leadership challenges and aspirations.

Day 2: Communication and Influence as a Leader

Objective: Develop participants’ skills in effective communication, influence, and relationship-building as core leadership traits.

Morning Session: The Power of Communication
– Theory of Effective Communication: Overview of communication models (e.g., the sender-message-channel-receiver model).
– Active Listening: Techniques to improve listening skills and ensure understanding.
– Non-Verbal Communication: The role of body language, tone, and context in leadership communication.

Interactive Exercise: Communication Role-Playing
– Pair up participants to practice active listening and give constructive feedback to one another. Emphasis on empathetic listening.

Mid-Morning Break

Workshop: Building Trust Through Communication
– Discuss how leaders can build trust within teams through transparency, clarity, and consistency.
– Develop strategies to address communication breakdowns within teams.

Afternoon Session: Influence and Persuasion
– Theories of Influence:
– Robert Cialdini’s Principles of Persuasion (Reciprocity, Commitment, Social Proof, Authority, Liking, Scarcity)
– The Role of Influence in Decision-Making
– Personal Influence: Participants reflect on how they personally influence others and identify areas for improvement.

Group Activity: Influence Strategies
– In groups, participants will engage in scenarios where they must use different influence strategies to achieve a desired outcome. Scenarios will focus on common leadership challenges (e.g., motivating a team, resolving conflict).

End of Day 2 Reflection and Homework:
– Participants journal how they have used or could use influence techniques in their leadership roles.

Day 3: Team Building and Conflict Resolution

Objective: Strengthen team leadership skills by focusing on group dynamics, collaboration, and conflict resolution strategies.

Morning Session: Understanding Team Dynamics
– Theories of Team Building:
– Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning)
– Belbin Team Roles
– Characteristics of High-Performing Teams: Trust, collaboration, clarity, and shared purpose.
– Team Leadership: Identifying when to take charge versus empower others.

Workshop: Team Role Mapping
– Participants work in groups to identify their roles in teams, map strengths and weaknesses, and develop strategies to enhance group performance.

Mid-Morning Break

Afternoon Session: Conflict Resolution in Teams
– Theories of Conflict Management: Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)
– Conflict Styles: Understanding your default conflict resolution style (Avoiding, Accommodating, Competing, Compromising, Collaborating).
– Handling Difficult Conversations: Framework for managing tough conversations while maintaining respect and professionalism.

Workshop: Conflict Resolution Simulation
– Participants role-play real-life conflict scenarios that might occur within teams or organizations, practicing different conflict resolution strategies.

End of Day 3 Reflection and Homework:
– Reflect on past conflicts and assess how different approaches could have resulted in better outcomes.

Day 4: Strategic Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Objective: Equip participants with strategic thinking, problem-solving tools, and decision-making frameworks that can be applied in leadership roles.

Morning Session: Introduction to Strategic Thinking
– Theories of Strategic Leadership:
– Porter’s Competitive Strategies
– SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
– PEST Analysis (Political, Economic, Social, Technological)
– Strategic Decision-Making: How leaders make informed, long-term decisions with both internal and external factors in mind.

Workshop: Strategic Case Study
– Participants are given a business case study to analyze and develop a strategic plan, considering various stakeholders, goals, and constraints.

Mid-Morning Break

Afternoon Session: Problem-Solving Tools
– Frameworks for Problem-Solving: 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa), Brainstorming Techniques.
– Creative Decision-Making: Techniques for thinking outside the box and encouraging innovative solutions within teams.

Group Activity: Problem-Solving Simulation
– Participants are divided into groups and given a leadership-related problem to solve using the tools they’ve learned. Teams present their solutions to the rest of the group.

End of Day 4 Reflection and Homework:
– Reflect on a recent problem in their leadership role and how they could approach it using the strategies and tools discussed.

Day 5: Leadership Challenges, Coaching, and Action Planning

Objective: Synthesize the learnings from the previous days, focus on individual leadership challenges, and create action plans for applying the skills learned.

Morning Session: Leadership Challenges
– Common Leadership Challenges: Managing change, dealing with underperformance, managing diverse teams, etc.
– Case Studies: Real-life examples of leadership challenges and how they were overcome.
– Interactive Group Discussion: Sharing personal leadership challenges and solutions.

Workshop: One-on-One Coaching
– Participants will engage in 1-on-1 coaching sessions with trained leadership coaches to discuss their leadership challenges and work through personal development goals.

Mid-Morning Break

Afternoon Session: Action Planning
– Personal Leadership Action Plan: Participants refine their Leadership Development Plan, identifying clear goals, resources, and timelines.
– Commitment to Growth: Each participant sets specific leadership goals and commits to ongoing development.

Final Reflection and Group Debrief
– Each participant shares a key takeaway from the program and how they plan to apply their learnings.

Closing Ceremony: Recognition of achievements and distribution of certificates.

Conclusion:
The 5-day SayPro Leadership Training Program blends leadership theory with practical skills and personalized coaching. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of leadership, equipped with the tools, strategies, and action plans necessary to lead effectively in their roles. The program emphasizes continuous growth, self-awareness, and building lasting leadership habits.