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Leadership & Management training

Leadership DNA

Leading with Wisdom, Respect & Results

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither are leaders. Powerful leaders are created through principles: small, consistent positive changes that transform how we think and act. This two-day programme helps leaders recreate themselves through principle-based leadership.

2 days HRD Corp claimable
Leadership DNA corporate training session

Learning outcomes

  • Identify and apply leadership principles
  • Compare principles and values
  • Outline the difference between boss and leader (L.E.A.D method)
  • Design a big picture for the team
  • Recognise your own leadership style and adapt to others
  • Give feedback to team members constructively

Course outline

  1. 1

    Definition of a Leader

    • • Leader vs boss
    • • Definition of a leader: L.E.A.D
    • • Why you should become an effective leader
  2. 2

    The Insight, Service & Action (I.S.A.) Principle

    • • How integrity builds team trust
    • • Why strength matters under pressure
    • • Applying I.S.A. to better decisions
  3. 3

    The Big Picture in Leadership

    • • Applying I.S.A. to real business challenges
    • • Connecting personal principles with organisational vision
  4. 4

    The 4 Leadership Style Matrix

    • • Values, approach, objectives and motivation
    • • Identify your leadership archetype and blind spots
    • • Flexing your style to team maturity and culture
  5. 5

    The Sandwich Method for Feedback

    • • Balancing honesty and motivation
    • • Positive, non-threatening language for performance issues

Quick facts

Is Leadership DNA HRDC claimable?
Yes. Leadership DNA is HRD Corp (HRDC) claimable under the SBL-Khas scheme, so the training fee can be paid from your company's levy with no upfront cost.
How long is the programme?
2 days. The schedule can be adjusted, for example split into half-day sessions, to suit your operations.
Who should attend?
Supervisors, Heads of department, Managers, Assistant managers.
Where is it held?
In-house at your premises, at an external venue or hotel of your choice, or virtually, anywhere in Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang and Johor.
Can the content be customised?
Yes. We tailor examples, case studies and activities to your industry, KPIs and company values while keeping the HRD Corp approved learning outcomes.

Your trainer

Joel Lim

Corporate Trainer, Communication & Leadership

Joel designs principle-based programmes that help supervisors and managers communicate clearly and lead with integrity, using games, case studies and role play to make the learning stick.

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