Live-Online Training
Leadership Essentials
Develop Yourself and Strengthen Vibrant Teams
The most valuable assets of every organization are the people. One of the key objectives of today’s leaders and managers is the empowerment of people, i.e. to make them more self-managed.
Civil Society has become a major force globally, and increasingly in developing countries. However, the pace of change and influence of civil society depends a lot on the capacity of civil society organizations and specifically their leaders. In this context, leadership plays a crucial role in organizational development, influence and ultimately the success of civil society actors in achieving social change and social justice.
This course will help you to reflect on your leadership and management style. It will deepen your understanding on and how you interact with your colleagues and partners. This is important in order to fulfill the most noble objective of leadership, which is empowering others.
In this training course you will learn about the ‘head and heart’ of everyday leadership. It will deepen your understanding of why and how leadership and management skills are so critical to organizational success. The practical tools and concepts will help to develop yourself as well as high-performing teams.
time for self-reflection
Eight
Sessions
Global
peer
training for
four days
1.5 Hours
each Session
ends with
certificate
expert facilitator
How do we transfer knowledge?
We use a variety of methods and tools including,
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Discussions in break-out rooms,
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Games,
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Exercises,
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Role-Plays,
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Self and Group Reflections,
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Interactive Online Tools.
In our training you will have the opportunity to connect with both your peers and our facilitator for an immersive experience that will allow you to focus on building the essential skills you need to thrive as leaders and managers
Key fields of the training
In training you are going to discuss issues about
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Team leadership and management
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Self Leadership
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Effective Communication
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Management Styles
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Decision-making processes in teams
After the training you will be able to
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Practice the tool of Feed Forward to enhance staff performance
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Better manage your time
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Understand different perspectives better by listening actively and make decisions on a well-informed basis
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Cluster between Leadership and Management.
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Understand the decision-making process better
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Deal with staff with emotional issues in a better way
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Daily operational management
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Prioritize activities alongside support to staff
This course is designed for everyone working in civil society organizations who wants to learn the foundations of leadership and team management and build essential and crucial skills. We welcome participants from different positions, especially from middle management and from diverse departments, which create a rich mix of experience and perspectives.
Training Fee
Groups of four or more people
EUR 240 p.P
EUR 216 p.P
Training schedule
DAY ONE
Session 1
Welcome and Introduction
Session 2
Leadership and Team Management
Creative Blend between Leadership and Management | Self-Assessment
DAY TWO
Session 1
Self Leadership
Discovery Exercise | Values | People vs. Task Oriented | Self Management | Questions on Self Leadership
Session 2
Team Leadership I
Phases of Group Development | Daily Operational Management of a Team Leader | How to Foster Contribution, Engagement, Trust, Respect in Teams
DAY THREe
Session 1
Team Leadership II
Day-to-Day Tasks of a
Team Leader | Decision-Making Process in Teams
Session 2
The Social Art of Leading People
The architecture of an Excellent Leader | Management by Example | Management by Delegation and Control | Management by Objectives | Management by Exception Reflection: My Team
DAY FOUR
Session 1
Effective Communication
The Process of Communication | Effective Speaking | Active Listening
Session 2
Conclusion and Way Forward
Credo for Exceptional Leadership | Feed Forward | Personal Action Plan
This Impact Training includes
12 hours of training, split into four days in eight sessions | All training material | Impact Training Certificate Leadership Essentials. Every session is running from 2:00 PM until 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Leadership Essentials
Training Schedule 2022

Your Facilitator
Sohini Paul
facilitator, trainer and coach
As a facilitator and coach of Civil Society Academy, she has focused on providing trainings and workshops on leadership and team management in several countries across Asia and Africa. She also facilitates trainings on advocacy and human rights-based approach.
Sohini has a Social Science background with master’s degrees in Geography and Regional Planning. She is a certified Life and Leadership Coach. She has more than two decades of experience in the development sector, during which time she supported the work of numerous social change organizations, working on issues of local self-governance, right to information and land rights. She has worked on capacity building of civil society organizations, from grassroots community groups to large networks.
Sohini is passionate about civil society strengthening and holds space for those who are ready to learn and be happy - this is reflected in her facilitation style.
Experience board
What fellow pioneers share about the training
Thomas Hoerz, Area Manager, Somaliland, Welthungerhilfe
"It was very useful for myself-reflections about my own leadership style and my own values. More then for myself, I could reflect on the leadership and management strengths and weaknesses of the managers and leaders working in my programme. What impressed me clearly most was the competent, but always patient, and respectful moderation by Sohini."
Rakhi Sharma, Assistant to National Coordinator SHA, Kindernothilfe, India
"Well developed course with excellent trainer. Simply explaining the complex concepts, space for discussions in break-out rooms was most interesting. The course was extremely relevant in exploring self-leadership and improving my skills."
Gisela Pereira, Roving Head ofProject, Welthungerhilfe
“Inspiring course! It has planted the seeds of change towards a more focused personal growth and a fruitful team leadership."