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Senior Executive Master Classes
It is essential to leadership that there is a Vision which can simply be communicated with the stakeholders and those who will shape that future. Designing the Vision and the future environment for business requires creative thinking and the ability to understand the vision and the strategies which will be required to deliver the future. This experiential MasterClass will demysitify the creative thinking process and demonstrate how the creative process can be managed. Participants will learn:
Jo Adams Jo gained her qualifications in Architecture and Interior Design in Glasgow and Edinburgh and has contributed to many award winning Architectural and Interior Design Projects as both Programme and Project Manager. Projects range from Education, Retail and Commercial Developments, to Healthcare Projects. Jo Moved to the client environment and joined Cedel Bank Luxembourg as Project Director responsible for all premises related projects which included Construction, Organisational Change and IT. This portfolio included projects in Luxembourg, London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai. After a spell in Mozambique, Africa, Jo concentrated on Healthcare Projects where she was a key member of the Project Management Team on a multi-million Pound (Sterling) hospital development in Hereford, which was awarded APM Project of the year in 2002 Jo, co-founded FPMS, Management consultants and International Training Providers in 1999. An Accredited PRINCE2 Consultant and Trainer, Qualified Buzan Mindmapping Instructor and Mindgenius Gold partner, Jo now focuses on bringing together the powerful combination of people, process and technology to tap into, and harvest, the intellectual and creative potential in organisations and teams. A keen traveller, Jo has travelled extensively in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and South America. Current Professional Memberships:
Once a vision has been determined strategies must established to deliver it. Execution is the area where leaders have significant problems – FAILURE to EXECUTE is the reason why 65% of CEO's are sacked. This MasterClass will focus on the mechanisms required to take the vision and develop the strategic objectives which will, when aggregated, deliver that vision. The EXECUTION of the strategies to make the changes required of the vision is critical to the sustainability of the organisation and the harvesting of the benefits generated from the vision. Leadership is demanded in designing the vision and maintaining focus as the environment changes. Communication is essential if the stakeholders and participants are to understand the vision and their role in delivering it. Participants will learn:
Kenn Dolan Kenn is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a Master of Science degree in Project Management based upon his ground breaking research demonstrating significant improvements in productivity and efficiency through the effective implementation of project management techniques on projects with a combined value of $300million. In addition Kenn is the only accredited Trainer and Consultant of Managing Successful Programmes in the Australiasian region. Kenn graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Imperial College, University of London, before working as a contractor and consultant within the UK construction industry. Kenn then took on project management roles through a series of environmental projects prior to working in Luxembourg and Mozambique on major construction projects. The diversity of this background allowed the subsequent change of direction into a research environment as a consultant to the construction industry through the Construction Management Research Unit at Dundee University. During this period Kenn demonstrated productivity improvements in excess of 35% through improved project management techniques. As programme manager Kenn introduced a project management approach to the research and development environment of the National Engineering Laboratory and designed and presented a dual track project management development programme based on the PRINCE2 PMM for the staff of 200 to manage the R&D projects that were undertaken on behalf of the Oil, Gas and Water industries. The programme was so successful that project success rate increased by 40% within a 9-month period. Kenn co founded FPMS in 1999 to bring together a combination of technical expertise and best practice to provide value-adding solutions to a large selection of clients from a diverse range of industries worldwide. These include Commonwealth and State Government Agencies, Defence, Research and Development, Finance, Health Sectors, Aid Agencies and other blue chip organisations. Kenn has stood as a committee member for both the Institution of Civil Engineering and Association for Project Management. Current Professional Memberships:
The challenges of leadership today are greater than ever before. History tells us that in times of great turbulence and pressure, in times of complexity and uncertainty, that the great leaders who emerge are great communicators. We know that as leaders we have to connect with the hearts and minds of our people, we have to paint powerful visions of the future that they can identify with and support. We know that in every moment of communication, we need to reach a high level of connection and authenticity if we are to be effective, to be believed, to be followed with enthusiasm, to make a difference in the world. As leaders in our organizations, whether business, public service or our own business, communicating has become ever more challenging in today's world where the people we need to reach are overloaded. We are fast becoming an “attention economy”. In this so-called “Age of Information”, leaders need to become the story-tellers of our futures. "Presentation and Performance Skills for Leaders" has been developed by The Speakers Studio, with over 12 years experience in innovative methods in achieving break-through results with speakers from all walks of life, in many different roles and contexts, from coaching corporate bids worth millions of dollars to interview skills for important positions. This is not a program about improving power point presentations! It is quite the opposite – it is about unlocking your own personal style and enabling you to truly perform, rather than just present, in a wide variety of speaking contexts. The Speakers Studio approach integrates a range of interactive learning methods, including many used by our top actors to unlock your performance potential. COURSE OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES "Presentation and Performance Skills for Leaders" is designed to give leaders the tools they need to connect authentically and dynamically with the hearts and minds of those they lead. The outcomes of the program include:
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And lots more ………. David Griggs David Griggs understands the process of creating a winning presentation. He is able to interpret and translate the techniques of actors, directors, scriptwriters and production managers into the field of public communication. He has developed a methodology that leads participants to achieve confidence, credibility and style and has successfully used this with a range of corporations and individuals. He is particularly skilled at working with people as they develop a presentation into a cohesive and seamless production where each individual shines and the objectives are achieved. VALUE If you care about developing and honing the skills that will make you indispensable to your company as a leader you can't afford to miss the valuable lessons of "Presentation and Performance Skills for Leaders"
The Lionheart Philosophy
But of paramount importance, any deficiency in the vision, plan, resources or processes will be overcome by a team comprising the right individuals . The Lionheart Approach There are three levels of leadership: Individual, team and organisational. Lionheart fixes individual issues first, then optimises team results and finally enhances organisational performance. Each program is developed collaboratively and in detail with you, including your other service providers, in order to meet your specific needs. The Lionheart Outcome The outcome is a team in which all members demonstrate leadership. Richard Bosi As the Managing Director of Lionheart, Richard has conducted leadership seminars for numerous public and private sector organisations as well as the Australian Defence Force. His audiences range from the boards of management of multi-nationals to youths disengaged from society. He is a member of the National Speakers Association of Australia. Military Environment Richard served 24 years in the Australian Army and reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. His regimental and training experience includes service with the 2 nd /4 th Battalion, the 5 th /7 th Battalion (Mechanised), the 1 st Recruit Training Battalion, the 1 st Commando Regiment and the Special Air Service Regiment. His staff appointments include postings to Army Headquarters, Headquarters Special Operations and Headquarters Australian Theatre where he was involved in the planning for the liberation of Iraq. Richard is also a graduate of the Royal Australian Naval Staff College. He has served in the Asia/Pacific region including two years in Papua New Guinea and also in the Middle East with the United States led Combined Joint Task Force - Kuwait. His responsibilities in Kuwait were as National Commander of Australian Forces, Australian Liaison Officer to the United States Commanding General as well as representing Australian military diplomatic interests with the Government of Kuwait. Richard's military training and experience placed him in many challenging situations which demanded leadership of the highest order. Private Sector Environment Richard has demonstrated a high level of entrepreneurial skill, having created a number of businesses in a variety of industry sectors. These include; a processed food export venture, an innovative fast food vending operation, an empowering reality show for television and a world first scenario based business planning process. Public Sector Environment Richard has written, launched and implemented industry policy for the South Australian Government and also developed and delivered South Australia's first Defence Industry Trade Expo. He has also written and produced promotional DVDs for major SA Government initiatives. He was the architect and builder of the South Australia's successful initiative to convince the Department of Defence to relocate an infantry battalion to Adelaide, the benefits of which are enormous in terms of investment and employment growth to the State. Community Contribution Richard is a founding contributor to a community empowerment project in South Australia, the Wakefield Youth Leadership Forum, an initiative of the local Federal Member of Parliament Mr David Fawcett MP. Richard's contribution is the provision of full day leadership seminars. Testimonials ‘In more than 30 years military service, none of the many leadership courses I've done explained better or more simply, concepts for success than Richard Bosi's presentations. His punchy style can be confronting one minute, moving the next and inspirational a moment later and it always leaves you thinking and wanting more… ‘ - Lieutenant Commander Glenda Shaw RAN 2005 ‘I'm still buzzing from last night's presentation on leadership by Richard Bosi. Presentations on leadership are a dime-a-dozen so why was this one different? Richard is obviously well read, and time in Australia's Special Forces as a Lieutenant Colonel hasn't harmed him either. What I saw and experienced last night engaged the heart, the lion heart, because of the integrity with which it was presented.
Instead, Richard Bosi shared his view of leadership in a manner that let you take what worked for you and leave what didn't. Leadership showing deep respect for those in the room.' - David C. Buchan, Business and Life Coach 2005 Registration Details available from FPMS on 08 8172 1867
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