After more than four decades of personal involvement, in nearly every area/aspect of leadership, from identifying and qualifying, to training, developing and mentoring thousands of actual and/or potential leaders, to serving, multiple times As a leader, I have become quite alarmed by the apparent paucity of quality leadership and its ineffectiveness. No organization can remain relevant and sustainable without effective leaders, and since there is no such thing as a born leader, groups that, to remain strong/viable, must ensure that their leaders are well trained and qualified, to make a difference. meaningful, for the better! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly consider, examine, review, and discuss 6 basic concepts that should be covered, in depth, in a professionally designed and properly used leadership training program.

one. Time – tested rules of leadership: There are certain principles that are the foundation of all effective leadership! As a starting point, groups must be sure, their rudders are steered, by individuals, knowledgeable, and ready, willing, and able, to effectively learn these time-tested basics! While every organization is different and has different needs, there are certain needs of anyone doing leadership!

2. Specific needs of the group: Since different groups often have different needs and priorities, each potential individual should be well-versed in the history, heritage, mission, and vibrant and vital vision of the specific organization, and how it should proceed. , to proactively consider these and create the best path, go ahead!

3. How to create and use strategic and action plans?: Many talk about a strategic plan, but few actually create one that considers strengths and weaknesses, needs, objectives and priorities, in a focused way, looking for the best and most viable solutions, instead of simply complaining. . / complain about perceived and/or real problems! Part of the training should be how to create a meaningful strategic plan and then use the findings to perceive and conceive, create and implement the most appropriate, relevant and sustainable action plans!

Four. Developing the best advisers/inner circles: The most effective leaders realize how important it is to develop the best inner circle of trusted advisers who will give you what you need to know, not just want to hear. Always, ask, what each individual, bring-to-the-table!

5. Inspiring/motivating members: How can anyone be effective unless/until they consistently inspire and motivate past, present and potential constituents and stakeholders? Part of the training, it must be highlighted, this essential area!

6. Answer questions/address concerns: How one answers questions or addresses concerns often makes a significant difference between effective leadership and less than the best! Every potential leader should be fully trained and familiar with the 5 steps in order to handle them in the best possible way!

If you want to create the best leaders, use a professionally designed, personalized leadership training program, and use it consistently and effectively! Is your group ready to become stronger, more relevant and sustainable?