An intensive professional development training course on
The Neuroscience of
Leadership & Performance
Developing Leadership Excellence
Why Choose this Training Course?
This highly interactive AZTech Neuroscience of Leadership and Performance training course expounds about current research on how we can increase our critical thinking skills and even intelligence. Previous genetic theories say that “leaders are born, not made”, however neuroscience shows that we can continue to adapt, learn and improve irrespective of age and genetics. You will gain the latest neuroscience insights to develop a successful leadership style and the ability to regulate the mind’s thought processes. Knowing how to tap into the brain’s power brings a competitive edge, develops leadership excellence and positive relationships with employees.
This training course will feature:
- Building positive relationships for leadership excellence
- Neuroscience leadership and how our thoughts affect our responses to others
- Creative thinking techniques for a competitive advantage
- How to improve workplace performance
- Ability to manage criticism and give appropriate feedback
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand self-awareness and self-regulation
- Apply neuroscience for leadership
- Gain insights into the neuroscience of motivating your team
- Use neuroscience to solve problems creatively
- Develop an action plan for leadership excellence
Who is this Training Course for?
This AZTech training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Team leaders
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Senior managers
- Board level executives and non-executives
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This AZTech training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes video material, discussion and case studies to provide maximum benefit to the delegates. Delegates will be encouraged to contribute by relating their diverse workplace experiences.
The Course Content
Day One: Neurology of Thought
- Self-awareness - Knowing yourself
- Understanding your thought process
- Emotions and their signs
- Working towards emotional regulation
- ABCs of optimism
- Develop successful leadership styles
Day Two: Harnessing the Brain Advantage
- Neuroscience and leadership
- How a leader’s brain works
- The science behind gut feelings
- Ways to thoughtfully respond to others
- Importance of trust development
- Neuroscience of trust
Day Three: The Creative Brain
- Understanding convergent and divergent thinking
- Left brain versus right brain
- Building a creative environment
- Impact of creativity and innovation in business
- Creative techniques
- Brainstorming solutions
Day Four: Boosting Leadership Performance
- Understanding performance
- Motivation and the brain
- Importance of physical exercise for performance
- Brain training exercises
- Giving performance feedback
- How to accept criticism
Day Five: Neuroleadership
- How to develop leadership excellence
- Making the transition to a leadership role
- Giving effective instructions
- Managing challenging situations
- Time management tips
- Developing an action plan
