How to develop leadership characteristics that create the right environment for high morale and productivity. Deals with the difficult human issues managers face daily.
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There is definite movement in business today from business executives and managers having "management driven" philosophies to creating "leadership inspired" environments. What is the distinction? When is it appropriate to use your management skills and when is it critical that you move to leadership attitudes and skills? The successful executive or manager in the 21st century will be able to comfortably move from one mode to the other as situations change and needs arise. This message is critical for organizations who want to create an environment where productivity is encouraged and high morale is desired.
In a thought-provoking keynote, Dennis will reveal several comparative differences between the art of leadership and the science of management . He will also discuss the four functions of leadership.
Content: (Amount of information shared will vary with time frame allowed.)
I. A revealing comparison of leadership skills and management skills.
II. Four functions of leadership contrasted with four functions of management.
III. The attitude of a leader
IV. How to create an environment that will retain good employees.
CLIENT COMMENTS:
• As you can see from that attached evaluation, you were a hit with our leaders! Your messages were well received, particularly in the area of defining the differences between leading and managing.
Ruth H. Clark - Instrument Society of America
• A LOUD AND BOISTEROUS THANK YOU!!! for presenting such an outstanding program to our group. Your presentation on 'Leading A Quality Workforce' was a resounding success!…Your words of encouragement, guidance and excellent stories and anecdotes are a must, and should not be missed.
Rosie V. Smith Wisconsin Department of Transportation
• Thanks so much for an excellent presentation you made on January 9. I had high expectations and wasn't disappointed! Ratings don't get much higher than yours.
Ruth Vaes- 3M Human Resources Development Department
