COURSE OVERVIEW:
Welcome to the course Command & Clarity Through Authoritative Leadership. This course is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of authoritative leadership, a style that emphasises clear vision, confident decision-making, and the ability to inspire and guide teams with purpose. Throughout this course, you will explore the key principles, strategies, and practices that define authoritative leadership, equipping you to lead with confidence and clarity in a variety of organisational contexts.
We begin with an introduction to authoritative leadership, defining what it means to lead authoritatively and examining its historical evolution. You will gain insights into the situations where authoritative leadership is most effective, particularly in environments that require strong direction and decisive action.
The core principles of authoritative leadership are essential for guiding teams toward success. You will explore how to establish a clear vision and direction, build trust through confidence and competence, and balance authority with empathy to create a leadership style that is both strong and supportive.
Setting a strong foundation for leadership involves defining clear goals and objectives, aligning your leadership practices with the values of your organisation, and developing a personal leadership philosophy that reflects your strengths and aspirations.
Building authority and credibility is crucial for effective leadership. This section will cover how to demonstrate expertise and knowledge, lead by example, set high standards, and establish authority without coming across as arrogant or unapproachable.
Communicating with clarity and confidence is a hallmark of authoritative leadership. You will learn the art of persuasive communication, how to tailor your messages to different audiences, and the importance of ensuring consistency in your communication to build trust and maintain authority.
Making decisive and informed decisions is critical to authoritative leadership. You will explore how to gather and evaluate relevant information, assess risks and benefits, and implement decisions with confidence, ensuring that your team is aligned and focused on achieving the organisation’s goals.
Establishing clear expectations and standards is key to maintaining high performance. You will learn how to set and communicate high expectations, ensure that standards are understood and met, and hold your team members accountable for their performance.
Leading through influence and persuasion is a powerful aspect of authoritative leadership. This section will guide you in understanding the dynamics of influence, building and leveraging a strong network, and using persuasion to gain support and buy-in from your team and stakeholders.
Managing resistance and overcoming challenges are inevitable in leadership. You will learn how to identify sources of resistance, develop strategies for addressing and overcoming it, and maintain your authority in difficult situations to keep your team on track.
Empowering teams through structured guidance involves providing clear direction while allowing autonomy within established boundaries. You will explore how to support team development and growth while ensuring that your team remains aligned with the organisation’s goals.
Balancing control with flexibility is essential for adapting to different situations. You will learn when flexibility is necessary, how to adapt your leadership style to various circumstances, and how to maintain control without micromanaging your team.
Fostering a culture of accountability is crucial for sustaining high performance. This section will cover how to create a framework for accountability, encourage responsibility and ownership within your team, and address accountability issues in a fair and firm manner.
Leading through crisis and uncertainty requires a steady hand and a clear vision. You will explore how to command authority during crisis situations, make quick and effective decisions under pressure, and maintain team morale and focus during times of uncertainty.
Sustaining motivation and engagement is vital for long-term success. You will learn how to inspire and motivate your team through a compelling vision and purpose, recognise and reward achievements, and create a positive and engaging work environment that fosters commitment and enthusiasm.
Finally, evaluating and refining your leadership practices is essential for continuous improvement. You will learn how to assess the impact of your authoritative leadership, gather feedback for improvement, and continuously develop your leadership skills to ensure sustained success.
By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to lead with authority and clarity, empowering your team to achieve their best and driving your organisation toward its goals with confidence and purpose.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:
1. Introduction to Authoritative Leadership
- Defining Authoritative Leadership
- Historical Context and Evolution of the Style
- Situations Where Authoritative Leadership is Most Effective
2. Core Principles of Authoritative Leadership
- Establishing a Clear Vision and Direction
- Building Trust Through Confidence and Competence
- Balancing Authority with Empathy
3. Setting a Strong Foundation for Leadership
- Defining Leadership Goals and Objectives
- Aligning Leadership Practices with Organisational Values
- Developing a Personal Leadership Philosophy
4. Building Authority and Credibility
- Demonstrating Expertise and Knowledge
- Leading by Example and Setting High Standards
- Establishing Authority Without Arrogance
5. Communicating with Clarity and Confidence
- Mastering the Art of Persuasive Communication
- Tailoring Messages to Different Audiences
- Ensuring Consistency in Communication
6. Making Decisive and Informed Decisions
- Gathering and Evaluating Relevant Information
- Assessing Risks and Benefits in Decision-Making
- Implementing Decisions with Confidence
7. Establishing Clear Expectations and Standards
- Setting High Expectations for Performance
- Communicating Standards Clearly and Effectively
- Holding Team Members Accountable
8. Leading Through Influence and Persuasion
- Understanding the Dynamics of Influence
- Building and Leveraging a Strong Network
- Using Persuasion to Gain Support and Buy-In
9. Managing Resistance and Overcoming Challenges
- Identifying Sources of Resistance to Leadership
- Strategies for Addressing and Overcoming Resistance
- Maintaining Authority in Difficult Situations
10. Empowering Teams Through Structured Guidance
- Providing Clear and Structured Direction
- Encouraging Team Autonomy Within Boundaries
- Supporting Team Development and Growth
11. Balancing Control with Flexibility
- Recognising When Flexibility is Necessary
- Adapting Leadership Style to Different Situations
- Maintaining Control Without Micromanaging
12. Fostering a Culture of Accountability
- Creating a Framework for Accountability
- Encouraging Responsibility and Ownership
- Addressing Accountability Issues Fairly and Firmly
13. Leading Through Crisis and Uncertainty
- Commanding Authority During Crisis Situations
- Making Quick and Effective Decisions Under Pressure
- Maintaining Team Morale and Focus During Uncertainty
14. Sustaining Motivation and Engagement
- Inspiring and Motivating Through Vision and Purpose
- Recognising and Rewarding Team Achievements
- Creating a Positive and Engaging Work Environment
15. Evaluating and Refining Leadership Practices
- Assessing the Impact of Authoritative Leadership
- Gathering Feedback and Implementing Improvements
- Continuously Developing Leadership Skills
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
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ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.