The programme is conducted over a two-day period and covers the following:
Day 1
Section 1: Introduction to the programme
The new (modern) model leader: Social leadership including emotional intelligence as basis for social leadership and adaptability quotient as a new component of intelligence to meet the demands of a very rapidly changing work market
Moving from emotional intelligence to brainwise
Understanding the brain dealing with the various sectors of the brain and the function of those sectors
Implications of the functioning of the brain for leadership with a articular focus on the amygdala hijack and the implications thereof on brain based leadership in the workplace
Brain-based basic
Section 2: The neuroscience approach: Brain basics and how it relates to leadership
Neurons and neuroplacticity as basis for the continuing development of the brain
The role of mirror neurons and emotions
Brain chemicals that influence leadership
The influence of neurotransmitters
The influence of hormones
Personality types based on brain chemicals and the implications of different personality types in the workplace
Work styles based on brain chemicals and managing teams consisting of employees with these different styles
Day 2
Relevant research including the relationship between resonant leadership and effective leadership, the relationship between resonant leadership and coherence in the brain
Trust and the 8 building blocks for a trust environment and guiding leaders to build trust
Creative thinking and innovation: The default network including the application of neuroscience, innovation and creativity
Reward systems including the importance of gut feelings, the control network and creating achievable goals, resilience and feedback
The SCARF Model for neuro-leadership
Reframing as a means of redefining situations and applying framestorming
Using the agile brain tool as a means of improving decision-making, risk taking and leadership abilities
The programme concludes with a number of suggested brain tools and brain games designed to develop mindfulness and brain sharpness
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