Typical Syllabus

Leadership Development Program 

Program Overview: 

Duration: 6 months 

Sessions: 12 one-hour personalized coaching sessions (bi-weekly) - Assessments: DISC, StrengthsFinder (CliftonStrengths), Working Genius, Leadership Circle 

Focus: Tailored to the individual’s leadership goals, challenges, and growth areas - Customization: Each session builds on the participant’s unique needs, progress, and insights from assessments. 

Session Structure 

Month 1: Foundations of Self-Awareness 

Session 0: Onboarding Call 

• Objective: Get to know each other, understand your goals and customise the syllabus to your specific needs. 

Session 1: Kickoff & Goal Setting 

• Objective: Establish the participant’s leadership goals and introduce self-awareness as the foundation of growth. 
• Activities: 
  •  Discuss current leadership challenges and aspirations. 
  •  Set SMART goals for the program. 
  •  Assign DISC Assessment for completion before the next session. 

Session 2: DISC Assessment Debrief & Leadership Style 

• Objective: Help the participant understand their DISC profile and how it impacts their leadership style. 
• Activities: 
  •  Guided debrief of DISC results.
  •  Explore strengths, blind spots, and communication preferences.  - Action plan: Apply DISC insights to improve communication and collaboration. 

Month 2: Strengths & Productivity 

Session 3: StrengthsFinder Assessment Debrief 

• Objective: Leverage individual strengths to enhance leadership effectiveness.
• Activities: 
  • Debrief results of the StrengthsFinder (CliftonStrengths) assessment.  
  • Discuss how to align strengths with leadership goals and team responsibilities.  
  • Action plan: Apply strengths-based leadership strategies to current challenges. 

Session 4: 6 Types of Working Genius Assessment 

• Objective: Discover natural working strengths and frustrations for better productivity and team alignment. 
• Activities: 
  • Debrief results of the Working Genius Assessment. 
  • Explore how to align tasks and responsibilities with areas of genius.  
  • Action plan: Delegate or adjust tasks to focus on areas of strength and genius. 

Month 3: Emotional Intelligence & Team Dynamics 

Session 5: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) 

• Objective: Develop emotional intelligence for improved self-regulation and empathy in leadership. 
• Activities: 
  •  Teach practical techniques for improving EQ (e.g., mindfulness, active listening). 
  • Reflection: Identify situations where EQ could improve outcomes. 
  • Action plan: Apply EQ strategies in leadership scenarios.

Session 6: Building and Leading Cohesive Teams 

• Objective: Strengthen team dynamics and foster trust within teams.
• Activities: 
  • Explore Patrick Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions of a Team framework.  
  • Discuss current team challenges and opportunities. 
  •  Action plan: Strategies to build trust and accountability within the team. 

Month 4: Vision, Strategy, and Decision-Making 

Session 7: Vision, Mission, and Values Alignment 

• Objective: Align personal leadership vision with organizational goals and values.
• Activities: 
  • Craft a personal leadership vision statement. 
  • Discuss alignment of vision with organizational strategy. 
  • Reflection exercise: Identify value-driven decisions. 

Session 8: Strategic Decision-Making 

• Objective: Build confidence in making effective, data-driven decisions.
• Activities: 
  • Teach decision-making frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis, decision trees).  
  • Discuss recent decision-making challenges and solutions. 
  •  Assign journaling prompt: Reflect on a recent decision and its outcome. 

Month 5: Advanced Leadership Skills 

Session 9: Coaching and Mentoring 

• Objective: Develop coaching and mentoring skills to empower team members.
• Activities:
  • Teach coaching frameworks (e.g., GROW model). 
  • Practice coaching conversations tailored to real-life scenarios.  
  • Action plan: Implement coaching techniques with direct reports. 

Session 10: Conflict Resolution and Communication 

• Objective: Improve conflict management and communication effectiveness.
• Activities: 
  • Conflict Style Assessment (optional) and discussion. 
  • Role-playing: Navigating difficult conversations. 
  • Reflection: Identify opportunities to improve communication clarity. 

Month 6: Leadership Reflection & Growth 

Session 11: Leadership Circle Assessment 

• Objective: Gain deep insights into leadership impact and effectiveness.
• Activities: 
  • Leadership Circle Assessment debrief. 
  • Explore reactive and creative tendencies in leadership. 
  • Discuss key takeaways and create a growth plan. 

Session 12: Closing & Personal Development Plan 

• Objective: Reflect on progress and create a roadmap for continued growth.
• Activities: 
  • Review progress and key learnings from the program. 
  • Develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP) with actionable goals.  
  • Celebrate wins and identify next steps for leadership growth. 

Key Assessments

Core Assessments: 

1. DISC Assessment 
2. StrengthsFinder (CliftonStrengths) 
3. 6 Types of Working Genius 
4. Leadership Circle Profile 

Optional Assessments: 

1. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Assessment 
2. 2. 360-Degree Feedback Assessment 
3. Values Assessment 
4. Conflict Style Assessment (e.g., Thomas-Kilmann)  5. Behavioral EQ 360 Assessment 
5. Motivational Maps Assessment