The Paradigm Infinitum LEAD Programme was designed as a one week intensive programme to develop future senior leaders. The aim of the programme is to develop the participant’s skills, knowledge and understanding of a broad range of concepts, principles of leadership, strategy and management including leadership theory, emotional intelligence, ethics, strategic thinking, strategic analysis, strategy development, strategy implementation, change management, negotiation, CLM, media management, motivation, coaching and mentoring, and continuous improvement. The programme enables participants to look beyond their current role, to adopt a future oriented perspective whilst dealing with current issues. Participants are also encouraged to examine the subject of leadership, strategy and management more holistically from a whole of organisation perspective, as well as from the perspective of the numerous stakeholders that form part of the organisation's environment.
Programme Design
In addition, the programme was designed to enable participants to experience the benefits and rigours as well as the potential weaknesses of academic theory. The programme compels participants to approach the subjects of leadership, strategy and management in a realistic manner, ‘warts and all’ and cautions against ‘analysis paralysis’ and highlights the absolute importance of execution. Participants are encouraged to look at change as opportunities for improvement, and to develop a workplace culture of continuous improvement and organisational learning.
Programme Structure
The LEAD Programme covers six core areas of study:
- Leadership
- Strategy
- Strategic Leadership
- Leadership, Management and Performance
- Applied Management Skills
- Strategic Capability Development
Core Area 1 Leadership
Session 1 - Leadership
Session 2 - Emotional Intelligence: Understanding Yourself and Developing Your Capacity to Lead and to Follow
Session 3 - Ethics and Leadership
Core Area 2 Strategy
Session 4 - Developing a Strategic Mindset
Session 5 - Strategic Analysis: Theory and Application
Session 6 - Strategic Choice and Decision Making
Core Area 3 Strategic Leadership
Session 7- Strategic Leadership: Principles and Practice
Session 8 - Shaping the Future through Scenario Planning
Session 9 - Leading the Strategy Implementation Process
Core Area 4 Leadership, Management and Performance
Session 10 - Coaching and Mentoring for Results
Session 11 - Motivating to Improve Morale, Productivity and Performance
Session 12 - Leading the Strategic Change Process*
(*Note – Can substitute with Essentials of Performance Management)
Core Area 5 Applied Management Skills
Session 13 - Achieving Breakthrough: Negotiation and Stakeholder Engagement
Session 14 - Managing Media and Public Relations
Session 15 - Communication - A Leader’s Perspective
Core Area 6 Strategic Capability Development
Session 16 - Developing a Superior Customer Service and Marketing Culture
Session 17 - Continuous Improvement and Organisational Excellence
Session 18 - Leadership in a Global Environment
For Police and Emergency Services clients, the following additional modules are offered:
Core Area 7 Contemporary Issues in Policing and Emergency Services
Session 19 - Incident Command and Crisis Management
Session 20 - Servicing a Multi-Ethnic Community
Session 21 - Issues in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism