Leadership skills for researchers: How to excel as a Leader
In this workshop we will reflect on the three unusual combinations of attributes for successful leadership. The workshop identifies the 6 characteristics of an excellent leader and we will look at the difference between leading and managing. In a practical group activity participants identify the qualities of a really good leader and complete a short psychometric profile to identify their preferred leadership style. The workshop concludes with an activity to identify each participant’s leadership point of view.
Aimed at
Doctoral Researchers, Doctoral Research staffPre-requisites
None
Key learning outcomes
By the end of this session participants will:
- understand the difference between leading and managing
- identify the 7 features of great leadership
- learn about the 3 things all great leaders do
- identify your preferred leadership style
Presented by
JJ Lynch, Managing Director, Leading Edge Leadership Ltd
Specific skills focused on in this session
Leadership skills
Health and Safety and general notice
Participants will be viewing presentations projected onto a SMART Board screen and working in small groups.
This workshop is provided by
