Leadership in Practice

Leadership in Practice: SEE THE ROAD AHEAD Business professionals armed with first-rate leadership skills are vital in driving UK firms forward. But what are the other benefits of highly trained leaders? Take a look ... Better qualified leaders are essential for a more efficient workforce.' Ineffective leadership costs UK companies billions of pounds each year.' Highly qualified leaders are more innovative. SKILLS Leadership skills have a direct impact on effective employee engagement.' ENGAGEMENT Nearly 60% of companies face leadership talent shortages.? 60% Improving leadership skills helps YOU... Lead by example Hit targets and report results Set achieveable goals / Create culture of success & innovation Champion your team internally Motivate Recognise individual strengths & successes and encourage colleagues V Promote innovation & outstanding performance Understand your leadership style Autocratic Democratic I'm in control! Let's work together! You have complete command and hold over You encourage team members to play a role in making decisions. your team. Bureaucratic Participative I follow the rules! l'l guide you! You strictly adhere to organisational rules and policies. You guide employees on what to perform and how to perform. Laissez-faire I trust you! You trust your team to perform the job themselves. Higher Education: Reap the Rewards Offering higher education courses helps retain talented employees." Learning new skills improves job satisfaction and morale among employees. Leadership skills are invaluable If you don't lead a team but require a solution-focused, persuasive and creative approach to work, improved leadership skills help you: O Influence V Innovate & create O Enable others Find solutions M Get results For more information, please email: [email protected] Brought to you by Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge Chelmsford Peterborough Sources: 1- https://www.govauk/govemmentuploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/32327/12-923- leadership-management-key-to-sustainable-growth-evidercepdf 2- http://www.slidesharenet/londonbusinessschoolleadership-statistics-london-business-school-bsr 3- https://www.govaik/govemment/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/254101/bis-13-1268 benefits-of-higher-education-participation-the-quadrants.pdf