Our five step High Impact Leadership Communication Programme focuses on developing your strengths as a business leader and on your skill to communicate with impact, handle difficult people and truly engage others when you are most visible.
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The High Impact Leadership Programme
1. HIGH IMPACT
LEADERSHIP
Development Programme
A 5 Step Method for becoming one of the most agile
and high impact leaders in your organisation
Tomorrow’s global business environment is turbulent.
Your leaders must be ready to respond now.
Over 10 weeks we steer a handful of your committed leaders &
managers through a series of compelling workshops and
powerful coaching sessions.
It’s a proven process for unlocking their ability to engage, relate
and inspire across generations, cultures and countries.
This is your invitation to a new future…
2. “72% of todays leaders are not
equipped with the critical core skills
needed to lead tomorrow’s workforce.
DDI 2015 Global Leadership Forecast
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2. Most leadership
development
programmes struggle
to bridge the gap
between learning
and implementation.
1. Following traditional leadership
development programmes, four
out of five senior managers and
leaders are still under-confident
when engaging and influencing
tough audiences, teams and
clients.
3. 40% of todays global
workforce is made up of
Millennials. 92% of them say
that leaders aren’t engaging.*
It’s time to up your game.
Scott and Jamie have been
designing and delivering workshops
for IBM, Apple, Google and Deloitte
for over 14 years.
During that time, they noticed three
huge opportunities in the market.
So in 2013 they co-founded The
Skills Farm, an award winning
training company with one crystal
clear vision…
To transform the way todays
leaders, engage, relate and inspire.
*Pricewaterhousecoopers
3. POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS
Master the skills that the worlds best business presenters use
when they deliver compelling and persuasive presentations.
COOL UNDER FIRE
Learn the techniques that seasoned group facilitators use to think
on their feet and handle even the most difficult people.
LEAD OUT LOUD
Tap into the proven leadership communication strategies of the
worlds biggest and most successful organisations.
IMPACT & INFLUENCE
Learn the powerful techniques used by the most influential and
convincing leaders in business today.
RESILIENT RELATIONSHIPS
Discover & practice the ingenious relationship building tactics used
by three of the fastest growing companies on the planet.
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The 5 Step
High Impact Leadership
Development Programme
It’s time to unlock your leader’s most powerful
communication techniques.
4. Employee attrition is higher than it should be.
You are struggling to engage large segments of your employee population.
Teams are not consistently high performing.
Individuals aren't clear about your company’s strategy and vision.
Leaders aren’t confident when communicating across cultures and across
generations.
Without
this…
Your leaders fully engage employees company-wide, even remote teams.
Cross-cultural communication is more fruitful and feels less cumbersome.
Individuals and teams willingly go the extra mile.
Employees can be heard clearly articulating how they contribute to your
company’s strategy.
Communicating across generations comes more naturally to your leaders.
…with
this.
LEAD OUT LOUD
How effective are your leaders at
engaging employees and inspiring your
teams to fulfil your strategy and vision?
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High
performing
team dynamicsCommunicating
Your Strategy &
Vision
Leadership
CommunicationStyles
Inspiringand
Motivating
Teams
RemoteandX-Cultural
Communication
Increasing
Your Trust
Factor
PresentingTo YourOrganisation
Leadingand
CommunicatingChange
Cross
Generational
Communicating
Lead Out
Loud
Modules
This unique two day workshop covers the communication skills that your leaders need to quickly
build trust, engagement and commitment through their ability to confidently communicate with all
employees - even with remote, cross generational and cross cultural teams.
When it comes to communicating your company's strategy and vision, it’s your leaders who are
expected to provide clarity, direction and inspiration, particularly during times of uncertainty.
Filled with the proven leadership communication strategies of the worlds biggest and most
successful organisations, this course gives your leaders a bigger impact with every employee.
5. Some of your company’s best ideas and initiatives don't get off the ground.
There is little or no buy-in from potential clients.
There is a lack of engagement and commitment from existing clients.
Employees are resistant to leadership led change.
Leaders aren’t confident when persuading more senior audiences.
Leaders lack clarity, passion and belief and aren’t followed.
Without
this…
Leaders are listened to and taken seriously every time they communicate.
Client sales, referrals and follow-on work increases.
Leaders save time by getting buy-in and commitment much earlier on.
Employees are motivated and inspired through times of change.
Leaders are more confident when persuading others in more senior roles.
Your leaders have enthusiastic and committed followers.
…with
this.
IMPACT &
INFLUENCE
Do your leaders have the ability to truly
influence and persuade their teams and
their clients to commit?
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High
performing
team dynamics
Using Your
Personal
Authority
Flexing Your
LeadershipStyle
Engaging
OthersWith
Charisma
Convincing
OthersToJoin
YourCause
Influencing
Your Teams
And Clients
Using YourEmotionalIntelligence
MotivatingThroughResistance
The
ScienceOf
Persuasion
Impact &
Influence
Modules
This action packed two day workshop ensures that your leaders walk away having practiced all the
techniques they need to make a positive impact and get the results they are looking for, when they
need it most.
For leaders to consistently get the results they need, technical know-how will take them so far. It’s only
when they master the techniques of impact & influence, that people sit up, listen and take action.
Packed with powerful techniques used by the most influential and convincing leaders in
business today, this workshop changes the game for your leaders and their followers.
6. Your company will be seen and heard publicly as dry, unconvincing and
unattractive to work with.
Audiences are given too much information and not enough inspiration.
Presentations turn off potential sales leads rather than ignite them.
Leaders aren’t confident when handling curve ball questions or objections.
Audiences aren’t persuaded to buy, follow, sign, or commit.
Without
this…
Powerful presenters promote and grow your company.
Leaders attract a larger network of focussed leads and prospects.
Audiences have greater confidence and trust in your company.
Standing out from the crowd generates more genuine interest in what your
company offers.
Your leaders enhance their reputations every time they are visible.
…with
this.
POWERFUL
PRESENTATIONS
How dynamic, compelling and
persuasive are the presentations
delivered by your leaders?
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High
performing
team dynamics
Purpose
Driven
Presentations
Using A
Highly Influential
Structure
HowTo
EngageAny
Audience
IncorporatingRivetingStories
Thinking
Like Your
Audience
HandlingDifficultQuestions
BringingDryMaterialToLife
Delivering
Presentations
OnWebinars
Powerful
Presentation
Modules
Whether presenting internally, to clients or at conferences, this very practical two day workshop
enables experiences speakers to engage and inspire audiences like never before. Your leaders will
refine and improve their delivery style so that they captivate and motivate their audiences.
A charismatic, highly engaging and influential presenter is a rare breed. Fortunately, with Powerful
Presentations every leader can now learn how to win over audiences every time they present.
Now your leaders can master the skills that the worlds best business presenters use when they
deliver compelling and persuasive presentations.
7. Leaders avoid delivering difficult messages.
They become hot under the collar when handling difficult people.
Facilitating frustrated or emotional groups in meetings and workshops is
uncomfortable.
Conflict, hostile and stressful situations are avoided or mishandled.
Leaders drop the ball when thrown a tough comment or objection.
Without
this…
Leaders are genuinely confident stepping into tricky situations.
Leaders remain cool, calm and collected when faced with difficult
behaviours.
Emotionally charged situations are handled with empathy and diplomacy.
Conflict and aggression is managed well.
Leaders can think with agility, especially when the going gets tough.
…with
this.
COOL UNDER
FIRE
Do your leaders confidently handle
difficult people and think on their feet
when the heat is on?
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This workshop is not for the faint-hearted! But it is for leaders who regularly have to step into the
battle zone. This two day workshop really puts your leaders through their paces, but equips them
with the skills they need to think on their feet and turn around any sticky situation.
Keeping calm under pressure is a killer skill that builds your leaders credibility,
reinforces trust and opens doors.
Now your leaders can learn the techniques that seasoned group facilitators use to think on their
feet and handle even the most difficult people.
High
performing
team dynamics
Delivering
Difficult
Messages
Taking The
Pressure OffYourself
Facilitating
Emotional
Groups
TheArtOf
ThinkingOnYourFeet
Managing
Conflict and
Hostility
HandlingDifficultPeople
LeadingGroupDiscussions
Confronting
Challenging
Behaviour
Cool
Under Fire
Modules
8. Relationship building is ad-hoc and isn’t considered a strategic activity.
Client relationships deteriorate over time and aren’t well maintained.
Stakeholders don’t forgive mistake’s like they used to.
Clients rarely recommend you and don’t provide you with follow-on work.
Trust is an issue.
Leaders aren’t known for their listening skills and empathetic responses.
Without
this…
Leaders are closer to their teams and their clients and know their goals,
wants and needs.
Relationships have longevity, are robust and stay strong when put under
stress.
Your leaders are deeply trusted and are frequently recommended.
Individuals feel listened to and understood when expressing themselves.
…with
this.
RESILIENT
RELATIONSHIPS
Do your leaders cultivate relationships
that stand the test of time, even when
put under strain?
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Packed with proven strategies and easy to use techniques, this compelling two day workshop is
designed for leaders who need to quickly build and maintain strong, deep, meaningful business
relationships, especially for when the road get’s rocky.
Your company’s biggest asset is your people. And because people do more business with people they
like and trust, proactive relationship management is paramount to your company’s success.
It’s time for your leaders to discover & practice the ingenious relationship building tactics used by
three of the fastest growing companies on the planet.
High
performing
team dynamics
Building
Strategic
Relationships
DevelopingDeeperTrust
Fast
YetIntimate
Relationships
ApplyingSocialIntelligence
Solidifying
Rocky
Relationships
ActiveListening andEmpathy
SafeguardingClientRelationships
Responding
ToWhat’sNot
BeingSaid
Resilient
Relationships
Modules
9. Learning is nothing without implementation.
Ongoing high performance coaching is key to ensuring that your
leaders continue to consistently demonstrate their newly found
skills and behaviours.
Following each workshop, we coach each group through the
successes and challenges they face after they return to the
workplace.
This is their opportunity to make improvements and refinements.
As the saying goes… practice makes perfect.
Momentum
Group coaching sessions following each workshop.
Performance
Stretch to achieve dramatic results, quickly.
Accountability
A group of committed leaders sharing a development goal.
Deeper
Combining experiences to learn from each other.
Application
Expert advice for overcoming implementation hurdles.
10. "The slick Training Needs Analysis that The Skills Farm ran uncovered
some valuable opportunities for us and some immediate areas for
development. We are now embarking on a well designed training plan that
will help my team support our clients and meet our objectives. I have
been very impressed with Skills Farm and their insights. I would
thoroughly recommend them for any organisation wising to improve their
client engagement”
Alex Hawes, CEO, Amsys Ltd
(UK’s leading Apple Authorised Training Centre)
“I have worked with The Skills Farm for over 4 years and I have always
been very impressed with how comfortable they are in the diverse
environment of the NHS. They deliver well designed workshops to a
multi-level audience that always hit the mark. They consistently achieve
excellent feedback, one of our doctors commented that “It is the best
course I have ever been on.”
Dr Cleave Gass. Director of Medical Education, St George’s
University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
“The Skills Farm we’re very responsive and understood our Pitch
Coaching requirements well. Their coaching sessions were challenging
but well executed and very effective. As a result of our time together our
conversion rate increased by several hundred percent. I highly
recommend The Skills Farm for their deep understanding of persuasive
pitching and business presentation skills.”
Mark Emery, Google Business View
Real words from real clients.
Here are just a few comments from some of our lovely
customers…