The primary focus of this level is for individuals to develop skills and abilities that allow them to become visionary leaders capable of transforming large groups of individuals and/or society. These skills include developing and communicating a vision, and becoming a change agent. Upon completion of the different components, each individual should acquire the following:
Learning Objectives
▪ Recognize the difference between leadership and management
▪ Learn how to develop a visionary perspective and/or strategic set of goals
▪ Articulate and communicate a vision that inspires others
▪ Develop skills related to strategic planning
To achieve these learning objectives, individuals will work through the following components in Level 3.
Level 3 Components
1. Introduction
a. Difference between leading/managing a team and developing a visionary perspective or strategic set of goals
b. Benefits of a strategic/visionary approach
c. Importance of inspiration as a motivating influence
2. Developing a Vision
a. Identifying areas of need or improvement
b. Challenging the status quo
c. Articulating a vision that inspires
3. Communication of a Vision
a. Importance of verbal communication and/or public speaking
b. What not to do when speaking publically
c. Creating a visual presence and a vocal presence
d. Delivering presentations to groups
4. Implementing the Vision
a. Importance of developing a long-term plan
b. Difference between strategic and tactical planning
c. How to map strategic goals to a group/organization
d. Assessing the strategic plan
5. Theories/Models of Leadership III
a. Social Change Model, Society/Community Level
b. Ritual Based Leadership
c. Transformative Leadership
d. Collins, From Good to Great