Lesson 1 - Course Introduction.pdf
- 2. Leaders who succeed in digitally transforming a traditional organization have different profiles than those who thrive in pure-play. Overview
- 3. Overview Highly experienced digital talent is in sky- high demand. Leaders with digital or online in their profile are currently hot commodities.
- 4. Digitization initiatives Comprehensive talent strategy Overview Digitization initiatives must be paired with a comprehensive talent strategy that looks at all the aspects of the transformation.
- 5. Companies identify digitally ready, in-house talent capable of taking active roles in the transformation. Overview
- 6. This course will enable you to acquire skills such as: Navigating the organization Building relationship networks Influencing others Overview
- 7. Anyone who wants to explore digital transformation can take this course. Prerequisites
- 8. Target Audience Chief Digital Officers Digital Business Leaders Change Leaders Strategists Consultants
- 9. Course Outline This course consists of two lessons: 1 Understanding Change and Transformational Leadership 2 Organizational and Team Leadership
- 10. This lesson highlights the: ● Ways of embracing changes ● Traits and focus areas of a true Transformational Leader Understanding Change and Transformational Leadership
- 11. This lesson focuses on: • Skillful navigation and tactful organizational change management • Challenges in executing organizational changes • Role of a leader in motivating the team • Factors that enable effective collaboration • High-performing teams Organizational and Team Leadership
- 12. Course Outcomes Create awareness to improve and enhance personal effectiveness and leadership qualities to lead in the VUCA world Realize how digital disruption is breaking the barriers and boundaries across businesses and what is required for a bulletproof career Develop as a leader in the digitally disrupted era Lead the team and the organization in a dynamically changing environment Nurture, develop, and sustain talent for the future Acquire and enhance the skills of the future digital leader and competencies for you and your organization to thrive in future
- 13. Course Components E-Books Spotlight Videos Industry Examples Assessments Project
- 16. Leadership is the ability to influence people toward achieving the goals. What Is Leadership? It’s the art and science of getting things done through others by inspiring the teams and rallying them toward the results.
- 17. One cannot get good results through ad-hoc approaches. The personal value system holds significant place in nurturing and developing a leader within. What Is Leadership?
- 18. What Is Leadership? A leader should have the ability to: ● Take bold decisions even if they are unpopular ● Inspire the teams to deliver their best even during adverse circumstances The fundamental trait of a leader springs from personal attitude.
- 19. Being a leader is a responsibility. A successful leader: What Is Leadership? Builds trustworthy teams Delivers results Develops trust Provides direction Coaches and inspires the team
- 20. Robert Edwin Hall was a mountaineering expedition leader, known for his incredible act of courage that cost him his life. Example of Leadership: Rob Hall
- 21. Indra Nooyi became the CEO of PepsiCo in 2006 and has been the most successful CEO of the company. Example of Leadership: Indra Nooyi She reclassified PepsiCo products as: • Fun for you • Better for you • Good for you
- 22. Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III is best known for his heroism as captain of US Airways Flight 1549. Example of Leadership: Sully
- 23. Qualities of a Good Leader
- 24. Honesty and integrity Transparency Strong vision Inspiration Confidence Responsibility Fairness and equity Qualities of a Good Leader The characteristics of a good leader include:
- 25. Demonstrates value-based behavior Brings the teams together Demonstrates character traits and ethics Is authentic Other Qualities of a Good Leader
- 26. Lead the team toward a common goal and objective Guide, coach, and mentor the teams Inspire the team to be at their best and deliver results Put the benefit of the team ahead of individual interests Help and enable the teams to succeed Develop and build institutional capability to achieve organizational greatness Other Qualities of a Good Leader
- 27. The key aspects that are mandatory for effective communication are: Tone and tenor Open for feedback and criticism Positive body language Keeping it simple Active listening and empathy Integrity and conviction Clarity of thoughts Transparency and accountability Aspects of Effective Communication
- 29. The essence of leadership is to enable the team. Purpose of Leadership Leadership often needs to be demonstrated without formal authority.
- 30. Have strong convictions Communicate clearly Develop high- performance teams Be a continuous learner Keep the motivation levels high Along with the core attributes, a leader must: Responsibilities of Leaders
- 31. It is about personally evaluating the situation and choosing to respond in a way that is aligned with the objectives and circumstances. Situational Response