The Modular Approach

The Leading from the Middle features a unique modular format with a series of experiential workshops spread over several three months. The monthly modular workshop sessions are supported with pre-workshop learning activities, such as self-assessments, readings and practical exercises. This way, the most effective use is made of workshop time in facilitation mode, rather than teaching mode.  Information exchange happens largely between modules, rather than during the modules. Over the course of the programme, participants will accumulate a highly valuable body of documents (readings, notes, practical exercises, etc.) for future reference.

 3 months for 6 days.

The Leading From The Middle programme provides three months leadership exploration and development for an investment of just 6 days. This produces lasting results without killing the budget and the participants.

To achieve this, the Leading from the Middle leadership development programme delivers a series of paced modules with time gaps in between for pre-workshop activities to reinforce classroom learning.  The monthly fascinated workshop sessions are focused on delivery of content and activities designed to build on participants’ strengths and develop areas of challenge.

Training does not stop during the inter-workshop gaps, but used to test and practise concepts and theories. The time gap allows participants time for reflection between modules, put workshop learning into practice and refine individual development goals, resulting in personal and workplace relevance. The inter-workshop experiential activities are set in the context of participants and their organisation, the participants and their company become the case studies, making programme becomes more immediate and practical.

On the Leading from the Middle Leadership journey, participants will gain the theory and practice of high impact middle management and leadership through:

• Exploring and enhancing personal authentic leadership
• Experiential learning
• Reflective learning
• Narrative learning
• Work-based and action learning
• Leveraging strengths and development potential
  

 

1. PREPARE:

One Month Virtual Engagement:

ADAPT: The first phase is the pre-programme engagement that is structured to help participants adapt as leaders. It provides participants with opportunities to explore individual areas of strengths and potential development and promotes personal growth and development.

This includes:

• Programme kickoff activities to provide them with programme overview.
• Completion of personal assessments and a leadership capacity assessment
• Pre-programme assignments
• Provides virtual learning opportunities.

Online Portal – Managerial 24/7 Learning Zone online workspace and resource centre houses programme correspondence, along with Leading from the Middle Challenge videos and participant presentations,  and opportunities for cluster coaching and peer learning.

2. ENGAGE

Six Facilitated Workshop Experience 

Catalyse: The second phase of the programme is the Facilitated Workshop Exeprience that prepares participants to catalyse their learning through the development of a wide array of mid-level leadership skills, such as stra

Content Activated Workshops: These phased interactive 6-day modular sessions are interspaced with periods for individual practical activities and online open forum discussions and action journal. Participants are introduced to content through lectures, readings, interactive media, case studies and class discussions.

Process: Intersession activities during which participants utilise a range of self-led learning and leadership development processes to strengthen and grow yourself as a responsible leader . Participants are provided with appropriate tools to help them translate their learning into actionable next steps at work

 

3. 3 Months Post- Programme Application  

TRANSFORM :The third phase of the workshop is delivered virtually, and supports immediate application in the workplace, reinforces learning and provides ongoing feedback.

Online Portal – Managerial  24/7 Learning Zone online workspace and resource centre houses programme correspondence, along with LFM Challenge videos and participant presentations.  Provides opportunities for cluster coaching and peer learning.

 

Blended Learning

The HIMM employs a variety of accelerated learning techniques to embed learning and enhance workplace application.  Participants will engage in a variety of instructional methods designed to challenge their thinking and deepen their understanding of the complex cross-functional relationships that exist in an organisation. Through a structured blended learning approach and modalities,  the programme deploys a variety of off-line and on-line  blended learning engagements that incorporates inbuilt sustainability tools.  

The blended learning mix integrates Classroom Training Workshop, Action Learning Sets, Coaching, Experiential Learning Activities and Exercises, Participant Evaluation and Reporting, Group Exercises and Business Related Discussions, Business/Job-Related Case Work Projects, Presentation of Action Planning and Casework, Cohort Change Project,  Individual Projects and other practical activities based around real working scenarios.  The programme gives participants the support and developmental opportunities to take charge of their leadership journey.

Theories discussed during the workshop sessions are immediately grounded in practical on-the-job experience. Methodologies used to embed learning include face-to-face lifted workshop, one-on-one coaching, self-assessment, self-directed learning, action learning sets,  role plays and case studies, practical activities related to real work scenarios followed by review and feedback, as well as facilitated social and peer learning using social networking chats. Participants are able to work on their own individual challenges during the programme

The integrated programme learning model includes:

• A supportive and trusting learning environment that foster learning and practice skills and receive honest feedback
• A  cohort based approach with fellow participants with a variety of functions from a wide industries and functional roles to share experiences and explore the programme content
• Action learning sets where participants learn and apply this approach on a chosen difficult challenge.
• Embed learning through infer-workshop activities that includes practical exercises, tools and techniques related to the six modules of the programme
• 360-degree diagnostic which will enable you to understand your approach to leading and managing in your organisation and assesses the manner in which leadership behaviours are displayed – the “how” of leadership.
• Cultivates the mind-set needed to face adaptive challenges requiring systemic solutions,
• Fosters the use and understanding of the emotional and social intelligence competencies,
• Requires participants to complete extensive reading, self-directed learning and action learning sets, and apply what is learnt to address the real problems presented in the classroom.