- To be able to define the difference between leadership, management, and vision.
- To complete a competitive team-based challenge that highlights the six leadership styles identified by Daniel Goleman.
- To reflect on their own leadership style.
- To critique 'change management' scenarios.
- To practise different types of listening.
- To be introduced to specific negotiation strategies that are used by world-renowned business people and hostage negotiators.
- To practise negotiation skills in a fun, competitive activity that isolates the skill of negotiation.
- To reflect on each activity with team members and share with the entire group where appropriate.
- To share leadership experiences as part of an 'interview style' communication challenge.
- To take turns leading during a business and enterprise risk taking challenge.
- To experiment with leadership skills through role-playing workplace disputes.
- To take part in assessment day activities designed by corporations to spot candidates with the courage to lead.
- To understand how entrepreneurs align their staff to their vision.
- To write a vision statement for a business.
- To compete in a complex multi-disciplinary team activity that helps students to develop the following key management skills: prioritisation, delegation, and hitting targets.
- To be introduced to a diverse set of leaders and their expert advice.
- To take part in a fun activity that allows students to experiment with creating healthy boundaries.
- To reflect on the skills learned during the session and how they can be utilised within sixth form.
Key Aims
The Feedback
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“I felt quite shy at first but as the workshop progressed I was able to get more involved. I was anxious when it was my turn to lead the team but I actually did really well!”
Year 12 student
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“I'd never thought about leadership styles before today so I found it really interesting. I liked having the time to reflect on the activities.”
Year 13 student
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“I enjoyed the activities where I had to take risks and get out of my comfort zone.”
Year 12 student
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“It was fun to experiment during the 'healthy boundaries' activity. I really enjoyed leading others and having my teammates lead me. ”
Year 13 student
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“The activities were well designed and really engaged our students. I learned some useful tips too!”
Teacher (Northumberland school)
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“I feel like our students got the most out of the leadership styles activity, the assessment day activities, and the negotiation challenge. A really good workshop.”
Teacher B (Worcestershire school)
In Brief
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Duration2-hour repeated or half-day programme.
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Target Year GroupYear 12 or 13
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PricingCosts are directly related to student numbers and delivery options. Contact us for a no-obligation proposal including costs.