Leadership Book-Based Workshops (Jack Welch & the GE Way; Talent Is Overrated)
Short workshops that turn well-known management books into practical lessons. 'Jack Welch & the GE Way' explores boundaryless organisations and leadership; 'Talent Is Overrated' shows how deliberate practice creates great performance in people and organisations.
At a glance
- 1 day · Talent Is Overrated
- 2 days · Jack Welch & the GE Way
Who it's for
- Managers and high-potentials
Learning objectives
- Apply leadership lessons from well-known management books to your organization
Detailed content
- Act like a leader, not a manager
- Building market-leading businesses
- The boundaryless organisation
- Harnessing people for competitive advantage
- Service and globalisation
- Driving quality with Six Sigma
- The real source of great performance
- Intelligence, memory and deliberate practice
- Personal and organisational application
- Action plan
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Jack Welch and the GE Way
- People and growth
- Talent Is Overrated
- Applying the ideas
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Leadership-style self-assessment and 360° reflection
- Role plays: feedback, delegation and difficult conversations
- Personal leadership action plan with 30-60-90-day goals
- Write competency-based job descriptions for two real roles
Tools and templates you keep
- Feedback (SBI) and coaching (GROW) guides
- Delegation matrix and team charter
- Job description and competency framework templates
- Interview scorecard and onboarding checklist
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Situational Leadership; Kotter's 8-step change model
- CMI / ILM management standards
- SHRM BASK (Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge)
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Leadership Book-Based Workshops (Jack Welch & the GE Way; Talent Is Overrated)?
The program runs 1 day; other formats: 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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