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These programmes are designed for senior management and those managers
that have been identified as the leaders of the future. We believe leadership
is a learned behaviour and we employ coaching as the primary method of
learning to ensure that each person's development needs are specifically
addressed.
The coaching is provided by Ithaca consultants and, in the case of peer
group coaching, the other participants on the programme. Each peer group
programme will be limited to a maximum of eight participants to ensure
that individuals have ample time to express their opinions and to discuss
their issues.
Individual feedback together with self assessments at the beginning
and end of the programme will allow the individuals and the business to
assess the personal development that has taken place during the programme.
The sessions develop fundamental skills to enable all participants to
achieve long term success for themselves and the business.
The programme will always be agreed with clients, but will typically
run in one of three ways:
Option 1: Personal development coaching sessions for an individual
on a topic or topics listed below.
Option 2: Peer group coaching personal development sessions on
a topic or topics listed below.
The knowledge
professional as:
- A High Performer
- A Strategic Decision Maker
- An Authentic Leader
- A Business Developer
- A Trusted Advisor
- A Communicator
- A Coach
- A Talent Manager
- A Problem-solver and Coach
- An Innovator
During each session we provide:
- A framework - a blend of academic theory and best practice with
tools to help you assess your strengths and weaknesses and identify
your assets and liabilities
- A forum - to share your collective experience to address challenges
and opportunities in your personal and professional lives
- Feedback - an honest assessment of your effort and results
Together, we develop an action plan.
Option 3: Communication skills for business leaders - a six month
modular programme designed to enhance communication skills.
Initial assessment
360 degree feedback, including self assessment, is obtained for each
participant. Each participant meets with an Ithaca consultant for a
one-to-one coaching session to discuss the output from the initial 360
degree feedback.
Pre-module one
Participants meet each other and the Ithaca consultants in an informal
setting such as a dinner. The purpose is to begin building or continuing
to develop relationships with the other participants and the Ithaca
consultants before the formal elements of the programme begin.
Module one (half day)
This module introduces the principles of ethical influencing including
the work of a number of theorists and writers.
The four styles of influencing are introduced:
- Motivational
- Flexible
- Logical
- Driving
Modules two-five (half day each)
Each module will explore one of the four styles in more detail and will
include:
- The theory behind each style
- How each style can be applied in practice
- Observations of a renowned business leader
- Discussion of the relevance, benefits and implications of applying
each style
- Consideration of each participants' ability to apply each style
and, where appropriate, how to develop their skills
- Strategies that may be adopted when the style is being used by another
person
There is likely to be an interval of approximately one month between each
module to allow time for reflection and application.
Peer group coaching
Between modules two and five there will be two meetings of all participants
facilitated by Ithaca consultants. The purpose of these meetings will
be to discuss participants' experiences of implementing the different
influencing styles and to provide further help and advice.
One-to-one coaching
Also between modules two and five, each participant will have the opportunity
for a coaching session with an Ithaca consultant to focus on strategies
to broaden the range of their communication styles.
Final assessment
After module five, 360 degree feedback including self assessment, is
obtained for each participant. Individuals will then meet with an Ithaca
consultant for a one-to-one coaching session to discuss the output of
their 360 degree feedback and to compare it with initial feedback and
to agree a personal development programme.
Module six (half day)
The final module will provide an opportunity for further discussion
of participants' experiences and for sharing personal action plans and
personal commitments for the future The participants may agree further
meetings with or without the Ithaca consultants.
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