NPL Programme Day 1 1 JULY 2019 Release 01 - PowerPoint Presentation

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NPL Programme

Day 1

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JULY 2019 Release 01

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Overview of the day

Introductions and housekeeping

Context setting

People leader mindset

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Leadership stylesYour leadership valuesBuilding team manaLunchConnecting with your teamBreakDiversity and diverse points of viewNext Steps & Closure

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Getting to know you

Red: What’s your favourite book?

Orange: What’s your favourite holiday spot?

Green: What’s your TV guilty pleasure?

Yellow: What’s your favourite food?

White: Tell us something interesting about yourself.3

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Context

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Mindset

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Context

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Transition to people leader

What does it mean to be a team member in a team?

What does it mean to be a people leader in a team?

Think about both challenging and enjoyable mindset shifts/differences.7

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Scenario

Tina, a senior policy adviser, was asked by her manager to lead a project team of three juniors. Tina was excited about the leadership opportunity but quickly became frustrated as things that she found easy to do were not getting done in a timely way and to the standard she expected from her team. As she reviewed the work her team members had completed, she found herself considering re-doing the work herself.

What advice would you give Tina as a new people leader?

What mindset shifts should Tina focus on?

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Fixed vs growth mindset

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYknuaoIdME

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Identity vs reputation

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqhZpxeVVzQ

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Leadership styles

Coercive (or commanding)

Takes charge; has lots of direction; has little room for creativity; wants things done a certain way; makes decisions without consultation; is compliance focussed.

Pace-setting

Expects results; has high standards; is results driven.

Authoritative (or visionary)Makes time for continuous improvement; looks for better ways; takes people on the journey of bringing visions to life; rallies people to achieve their goals; is big-picture focussed. AffiliativeIs about people first; focusses on strong emotional trust, relationship building, and team support; encourages teams to get on well.DemocraticBuilds consensus and team participation/input; listens first, acts second; makes sure everyone’s voice is heard; won’t impose own decisions; generates a positive environment.CoachingRecognises strengths and weaknesses; supports personal and professional development; delegates; gives feedback; encourages a positive environment. 11

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Leadership styles

What are the pros and cons of each style?

Give an example of when each style would work and when it would not.

How would you be perceived if you used this style too much or to little?

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Values

Why did you choose these values?

What does it mean for the way you will lead?

In what context as a leader could your values be compromised or challenged?

What does it look like when your values come under pressure?

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Mana

www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1-gmU04jhs&feature=youtu.be

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Mana

What is the difference between positional power and mana?

How will you enable the development of your team’s mana?

What could you do to understand more about how you and your team can enhance mana?

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Connect

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Overview of the day

Introductions and housekeeping

Context setting

People leader mindset

Break

Leadership stylesYour leadership valuesBuilding team manaLunchConnecting with your teamDiversity and diverse points of view17

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Context

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Connection

What have you been doing to connect with your team?

What have you been doing to build trust with your team?

Does your team freely share their ideas with you? What have you been doing to encourage team members to share their ideas?

Has anyone had any difficulties with building their relationships with their team? Why do you think this might be?

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One-on-ones

First meetings

What did you / would you share about yourself?

What insights did you gain / would you like to uncover about your team members?

What would you change for next time?

Regular one-on-onesWhat topics do you cover in your regular one-on-ones?How have they been going? What works? What is more challenging about them? What would you change for next time? 20

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Active and in-depth listening

www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1b30huqq5Y

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Diversity

www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6uuIHpFkuo

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Diversity

What are the benefits of diversity of thought in our teams? In our organisations?

How do/will you encourage diversity of thought in your teams?

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Advice from the public service

Link to LDC website

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Advice for future new people leaders (option 1)

Work in pairs or small groups.

Think about the top two or three pieces of advice around Mindset or Connect that you would give to a new people leader.

Share your advice for new people leaders by writing it down on a piece of A4 paper.

These can then be put up around the room for future participants to read.

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Advice for future new people leaders (option 2)

Work in pairs or small groups.

Think about the top two or three pieces of advice around Mindset and Connect that you would give to a new people leader.

Share your advice for new people leaders by writing it down on the roll of paper, like a graffiti wall.

This can then be put

up in the room for future participants to read.26

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Advice for future new people leaders (option 3)

Work in pairs or small groups.

Think about the top two or three pieces of advice around Mindset and Connect that you would give to a new people leader.

Share your advice for new people leaders by recording snippets on your phone.

Send the recording to your facilitator.

These can then be played in future Workouts for other participants to listen to.27

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Any questions?

Haere rā

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