Servant-Leader Training Academy - Learning Objectives

Transform the way you live, love, and lead!

The Servant-Leader Training Academy’s learning objectives address key areas of the philosophy, practice and competencies of Servant Leadership for both individuals, and organizations in the private and public sectors.

Key Outcomes for You and Your Organization

Articulate the concept of Servant Leadership as well as its positive effective in the workplace and the greater community.
Identify one’s own strengths and development needs associated with leading by serving first.
Discover how to integrate the principles and practices of Servant Leadership into the cultural rhythms and routines of organizational life.
Describe how to create and sustain a collaborative, high-performing servant-led organization.

During the Academy, you will:

Enjoy a short review of the history of Servant Leadership and its business origins.
Develop an understanding of the basic philosophy and competencies of Servant Leadership and how they differ from other leadership approaches.
Experience the “Personal Journey” of Servant-Leaders and discover how to begin or expand the “Institutional Journey” in your workplace by examining what others are doing.
Learn to effectively communicate one’s personal value system in a manner that will bring out the finest performance in self and others.
Identify ways to foster a workplace climate of caring and trust.
Understand the difference between persuasion, manipulation and coercion.
Explore the use of stories and metaphors to both communicate and shape an organization’s culture.
Identify foresight as an operational and ethical imperative of a leader.
Recognize the difference between change that is related to events, strategy, culture and beliefs and learn how to leverage forces for deep, sustained transformation.
Be able to explain the distinction between formal authority and moral authority.
Take steps to create a culture of accountability through enduring principles, stories, congruent policies, learning, and celebration.

Method

Short, Artfully Crafted Presentations
Self Assessment and Reflection Exercises
Small Group Discussion
Informal Lunchtime Conversation with a Panel of Servant-Leaders
Stories and More Stories