TERRITORY ONE: MANE CAMP 

Fable: How the LION Found Its Strength 

The Philosophy of Strong Leadership 

In this introductory module, John will tell an African animal fable about a young lion who learns that leadership is as much about leading yourself as it is about leading others, and how he unwittingly teaches his father, the king, that being a good leader is not about dominance and power. Then, in the masterclass, you will explore how the business world is changing, what is expected of a leader in today’s challenging environment, and an overview of the key human (or “soft”) skills required of a leader today. 

You will learn: 

• What has changed and the key issues and challenges facing leaders today 
• The philosophy underpinning good leadership 
• The real difference between leadership and management and why both are important 
• “The Five Principles of Self-Led Leadership” 

Practical Applications: 

Group discussions: Assessing a series of common situations to identify the real leadership challenge in each, plus when to lead and when to manage

TERRITORY TWO: SELF-AWARENESS WATERHOLE

Fable: How the RHINOCEROS Got Its Skin 

Leading Yourself So You Can Lead Others

In this module, John will relate the fable of a domineering, self-centered rhinoceros who uses his strength and power to strike fear into the local villagers and get what he wants, until he is taught a lasting lesson by the village witch doctor. Then, in the masterclass, you’ll discover why good leadership is an attitude underpinned by a clear purpose. You will develop better awareness of what it is that drives you and how to use that to create a sense of shared purpose, vision and values within your organization or team.

You will learn: 

• The power of good leadership in this changed business world 
• Better self-awareness as a leader and how to use that to inspire and guide others 
• How to apply the “Five Principles of Self-Led Leadership” to lead others with confidence 
• The power of strengths-based leadership How to use the “The Leadership Eco-System” to develop your team and the organization

Practical Application: 

• Individual exercises to develop a strong sense of self-awareness, purpose, vision, and values, and how to put those to use in a team environment 
• Identifying your personal natural strengths and how to use them as a leader.

TERRITORY THREE: TEAMWORK TERRITORY

Fable: How the MEERKATS Formed a Family

Leading to Create a High-Functioning Team

In this module, John will tell the fable of a young meerkat who helps turn a dysfunctional mob of meerkats into a cohesive, supportive unit to scare off a hungry python, and how that transforms meerkats into a thriving, teamwork-based species. Then, in the masterclass, you’ll discover what people want in today’s workplace environment, the key principles for developing strong, cohesive teams, and how to use the power of strengths-based leadership to create well-rounded teams and a better, more sustainable business.

You will learn: 

• What people want in the modern workplace and how to deliver it through good leadership 
• How to use the “Five Habits of High-Functioning Teams” 
• How to coach, guide and mentor people to draw the best out of them individually and as a team 
• How to implement a strengths-based leadership approach to create effective, balanced teams

Practical Application: 

The Leadership Challenge: A teams game where participants must use the principles learned so far to operate as a high-functioning team and complete the challenge.

TERRITORY FOUR: CULTURE CANYON

Fable: How the ELEPHANT Got Its Trunk

Leading for a Positive Culture and Engaged Employees

In this module, John will relate a fable about an elephant whose insatiable curiosity leads her into danger, and how, with the help of a wise old baboon, she uses the lessons she learns to get her family more productively engaged and to improve the culture of the elephant herd. Then, in the masterclass, you will learn why common poor attitudes and behaviours occur in the workplace, and you will discover how to develop a workplace environment that fosters a positive, productive culture and engaged employees.

You will learn: 

• What corporate culture is, what it isn’t and how it links with employee engagement 
• The basic neuroscience that underpins our attitudes and behaviours How to implement the “Five Principles of Positive Culture” 
• How to implement the “Five Principles of Engaging Leadership” 
• How a positive culture and engaged employees leads to a better business

Practical Application: 

Groups Case Study: How a changed leadership philosophy and a focus on changing the culture turned around a large, complex organisation.

TERRITORY FIVE: CHANGE RIVER RAVINE

Fable: How the LEOPARD Got Its Spots

Leading for Positive Ongoing Change

In this module, John will tell the fable of a vain leopard who has to learn to change to survive in a different environment. Then, in the masterclass, you’ll discover why learning to deal with ongoing change is crucial to the survival of any business today, and how to change attitudes to change. You’ll learn why change should not be dealt with just at the project level and how to create a culture of employee-led change and continuous learning.

You will learn: 

• How business is about survival of the adaptable 
• Why change should be part of your culture and how to make it so 
• “The Five Adaptation Habits for Leading Ongoing Change” 
• How to create an environment of employee-led change 
• How to use change positively to stimulate learning and growth

Practical Application: 

Case Study and Role Play Scenario Planning: How a large company “changed its spots” when new systems impacted the organisation, and a scenario planning exercise to determine how to imbed a culture of change in the company.