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Training Courses

Fundamentals of Leadership and Influence Training

Course Code
ML126
Category
Management And Leadership
Course ID
2958
Course Outline

Course Overview

The DIXONTECH Fundamentals of Leadership and Influence training program introduces participants to the essential principles of effective leadership and positive influence. The course focuses on how leaders guide, motivate, and inspire others to achieve shared goals through trust, communication, emotional intelligence, and ethical influence.Participants will develop a strong leadership foundation, enhance interpersonal effectiveness, and acquire practical tools to influence behavior, improve collaboration, and strengthen team performance across diverse organizational contexts.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate core leadership and influence principles
  • Communicate vision and direction with clarity and confidence
  • Build trust, credibility, and personal leadership presence
  • Apply emotional intelligence in leadership interactions
  • Influence and motivate others ethically and effectively
  • Strengthen decision-making, delegation, and accountability
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment

KEY TRAINING TOPICS

  • Core leadership and influence principles
  • Personal credibility, authenticity, and leadership presence
  • Emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness
  • Communication, trust-building, and motivation skills
  • Influence strategies and negotiation essentials
  • Team empowerment and performance improvement

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

This course is designed for professionals seeking to develop foundational leadership and influence skills at all organizational levels, including:

  • Supervisors and Team Leaders
  • Department Coordinators and Office Managers
  • Emerging and Aspiring Leaders
  • HR and Learning Professionals
  • Project and Operations Officers
  • Middle Management Professionals
  • Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The DIXONTECH methodology emphasizes interactive and experiential learning. The program combines:

  • Facilitated discussions
  • Leadership simulations and role plays
  • Practical influence scenarios
  • Self-assessment and reflection tools
  • Real workplace case examples

This approach ensures immediate application and measurable improvement in leadership behavior.

DAY 1

Foundations of Leadership and Self-Understanding

  • Leadership theories and modern leadership approaches
  • Roles and responsibilities of leaders in organizations
  • Qualities of effective and trusted leaders
  • Self-awareness and leadership identity
  • Personal leadership strengths and development areas
  • Leadership ethics and professional integrity
  • Building leadership presence and credibility

DAY 2

Communication and Emotional Intelligence

  • The link between communication and influence
  • Emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership
  • Active listening, empathy, and non-verbal communication
  • Communicating with clarity, confidence, and impact
  • Adapting communication styles to diverse teams
  • Managing conflict constructively
  • Handling feedback and resistance effectively

DAY 3

Influence, Motivation, and Team Engagement

  • Principles of influence and ethical persuasion
  • Motivation theories and practical application
  • Inspiring commitment through vision and storytelling
  • Building trust and strong leader–follower relationships
  • Encouraging accountability and ownership
  • Recognition and feedback as motivation tools
  • Practical influence and negotiation exercises

DAY 4

Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, and Delegation

  • Structured decision-making frameworks
  • Balancing analytical and intuitive leadership
  • Ethical decision-making in leadership contexts
  • Effective delegation for empowerment and growth
  • Managing priorities and time efficiently
  • Creative problem-solving techniques
  • Leading under pressure and stress management

DAY 5

Leading with Impact and Sustaining Influence

  • Strengthening personal influence and leadership brand
  • Storytelling for leadership impact
  • Building internal networks and alliances
  • Leading teams through change and uncertainty
  • Coaching and guiding performance improvement
  • Developing a personal leadership action plan
  • Sustaining influence through continuous learning

 

 

Course Schedule

Discounts and Registration

Group & Corporate Discounts:
Available for companies enrolling multiple participants to help maximize ROI.
Individual Discounts:
Offered to self-sponsored participants who pay in full and upfront.
Registration Process:
Corporate nominations must go through the client’s HR or Training department.
Self-nominations must be prepaid via the “payment by self” option.
Confirmation:
All registrations are subject to DIXONTECH’s approval and seat availability.
Refunds:
Provided in case of course cancellation or no seat availability.
Tax Responsibility:
Clients are responsible for any local taxes in their country.