Session 2: Leadership & Managerial Style

Managers need to provide effective leadership. For this session, you will take an inventory of personal assets that contribute to effective leadership, and will learn how to identify their relevant strengths and weaknesses. Skills taught in this module include developing a solid knowledge base, setting directions for others, developing partnerships, and using vision, passion, and enthusiasm in interacting with direct reports.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify effective managerial behaviors
  • Understand different leadership styles
  • Map out a program for developing leadership skills

Pre-Session Reading and Exercise

Please click here to access the pre-session exercise on leadership activities. Please print this exercise, complete it by filling in the information for yourself, and bring the completed form to class.

Handout

Please click here to access electronic version of the handout.