COM 01 : COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG LEADERS
Duration: 4 DAYS
COST: Kshs. 24,000
Dates:
COURSE ABSTRACT:
Around the world, leadership is always controversial. It raises questions about use of power, especially by the young. In addition, great leaders - young or old - are usually great communicators who move the world with eloquence for their visions of social justice and harmony. The course explains how communication works in leadership. By examining leadership styles and the atmospheres created by these, it demystifies leadership. To understand the demystification is to see that leadership styles are a result of a choice. Leadership and followership can be cultivated - the young can develop these traits. Theories of communication are used to show how contexts shape the kind of communication witnessed in various settings.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Communication theory and diffusion of ideas and innovations
- Communication and leadership styles
- Critical thinking and communication in leadership
- Communication and conflict resolution theory
- Other communication theories and leadership elaboration likelihood, spiral of silence, agenda setting, accommodation, compliance gaining, social penetration, group-think, structuration
- Role models of transformational leadership
- Analysis of speeches of great leaders
- Communication and winning followership for causes
- Principle - centred leadership in communication
- Communication, social intelligence and change
- The power of service-oriented leadership
- Special topics
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The young leaders expected to enroll for the cause are in the following groups: Civil society, NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, Business organisations, the civil service/TSC, schools, colleges,universities,churches, headteachers, principals, and deputies.
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. G.N. Marete University of Nairobi
