Organizational Leadership
by: Prof Dr Javed Iqbal
Duration:
4-Hour Workshop
Conducted by:
Prof Dr Javed Iqbal
Course Intro
1. Introduction of Prof Dr Javed Iqbal, participants and the topic (20 minutes)
- Background & Expertise:
- Prof Dr Javed Iqbal is a highly regarded surgeon, medical teacher, and health administrator with extensive international experience.
- Master Trainer with expertise in leadership development across various organizations.
- Has worked with several national and international bodies, focusing on enhancing leadership skills within healthcare and organizational settings.
- His approach integrates academic knowledge with practical leadership strategies that foster personal and professional growth in complex organizational environments.
2. Objective of the Workshop (10 minutes)
- Main Goal:
- Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of leadership philosophy and acquire the necessary competencies to apply leadership principles effectively within their respective organizations.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Understand what leadership is and why it is important.
- Recognize the difference between management and leadership.
- Develop leadership skills applicable at various levels within an organization.
- Identify common obstacles in leadership and learn strategies to overcome them.
- Grasp the concept of change and how to effectively lead change initiatives in organizations.
3. Format of the Workshop (5 minutes)
- Approach:
- Interactive discussions
- Group tasks and collaborative problem-solving
- Short assignments designed to encourage practical application of concepts
- Active participant involvement and feedback throughout the session
4. Workshop Topics and Breakdown
(3 hours 15 minutes)
Session 1: What is Leadership? (30 minutes)
- Definition of Leadership:
- Distinguishing leadership from authority and power.
- Role of a leader in guiding, inspiring, and influencing others toward a common goal.
- Interactive Discussion:
- Participants share their own leadership experiences.
- Identifying the core qualities that make someone an effective leader.
- Group Task:
- In small groups, participants define leadership in the context of their own organizations or fields.
Session 2: Difference Between Management and Leadership (30 minutes)
- Key Differences:
- Management: Focus on systems, processes, and maintaining order.
- Leadership: Focus on vision, inspiration, and motivating change.
- Interactive Discussion:
- Examples of managerial vs. leadership behaviors in various organizations.
- Understanding when management skills are required and when leadership skills take precedence.
- Group Activity:
- Case studies where participants identify whether the situation calls for management or leadership, or a combination of both.
Session 3: Leadership Skills (45 minutes)
- Essential Leadership Skills:
- Communication, decision-making, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and strategic thinking.
- Practical Application:
- How to develop these skills in daily organizational life.
- Interactive Exercise:
- Role-playing scenarios to practice leadership communication and decision-making.
- Discussing how these skills impact team performance and organizational success.
Session 4: Levels of Leadership (30 minutes)
- Leadership at Different Levels:
- Personal leadership (self-leadership)
- Team leadership
- Organizational leadership
- Global leadership (if applicable, for multinational organizations)
- Discussion and Examples:
- Understanding that effective leaders must adapt their style and approach based on their level of responsibility.
- Group Task:
- Participants identify and discuss their own leadership level and challenges they face at that level.
Session 5: Obstacles in Leadership (30 minutes)
- Common Leadership Obstacles:
- Resistance to change, lack of trust, poor communication, conflict, and fear of failure.
- How to Overcome These Obstacles:
- Developing resilience and emotional intelligence to tackle challenges.
- Building trust within teams and fostering an environment of transparency.
- Interactive Discussion:
- Participants share obstacles they’ve faced in leadership roles and discuss possible solutions.
Session 6: What is Change? (20 minutes)
- Understanding Change:
- Why change is inevitable in any organization.
- Theories of change management (e.g., Lewin’s Change Model, Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model).
- Interactive Discussion:
- Identifying the types of changes organizations go through (structural, technological, cultural).
Session 7: How to Bring Change (30 minutes)
- Leading Change:
- Steps involved in leading successful change initiatives.
- Engaging teams, managing resistance, and ensuring sustainability.
- Group Activity:
- Designing a change plan for a hypothetical scenario.
- Discussing practical approaches to communicating and implementing change.
Q&A and Wrap-Up
5. Q&A and Wrap-Up (15 minutes)
- Open Forum:
- Addressing any final questions or clarifications from participants.
- Summary of Key Learnings:
- Recap of leadership concepts, skills, and strategies discussed during the workshop.
- Closing Remarks by Prof Dr Javed Iqbal:
- Encouraging participants to continuously apply leadership principles in their professional environments and continue their learning journey.
6. Feedback and Evaluation (10 minutes)
- Participants provide feedback on the session, share their takeaways, and suggest improvements for future workshops.
- Total Time: 4 Hours
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