The Versatile Leader-Manager Toolkit

The Leader-Manager Toolkit consists of a deck of 52 cards that robustly covers a wealth of concepts, insights, processes and techniques for leading management development.

This toolkit could be used amongst others as :

  • An enabling tool for individuals and teams
  • The basis of a training programme
  • A non-financial reward for a job well done
  • A quick reference kit
  • Gifts
  • A brush up for experienced leaders

It is packaged for frequent use by managers, supervisors, consultants, trainers, facilitators, teams or anyone interested in developing their leader-manager make-up.

The following topics are concisely handled, bringing out the essence in a crisp, easy way:
  • The Leader-Manager concept
  • A productivity model
  • Leader-Managers basic orientation
  • 10 Steps of business improvement
  • 10 Tough questions for the Leader-manager
  • A holistic approach to organisation interventions
  • Saving time
  • Forecasting
  • Setting objectives
  • Prioritising
  • Gap analysis
  • Elements of an action plan
  • Turning creative ideas into action
  • Key components of a good group decision
  • Decision analysis
  • Dimension of a problem
  • Problem analysis
  • Situation appraisal
  • Risk analysis
  • Grouping work into logical units
  • Delegation
  • Establishing staff and line relationships
  • Setting standards
  • The performance matrix
  • Requirements for measurement information
  • Evaluating performance
  • The force field analysis technique
  • Dealing with poor performance
  • Business direction terminology
  • A model for self-directed work teams
  • A coaching interview process
  • Principles of adult learning
  • Giving advice on personal matters
  • Communication
  • Managing and handling conflict
  • Persuading others
  • Orientation of new employees
  • 5 Stages of a successful meeting
  • A daily work planning process
  • Internalise the core values of an organisation
  • Improving team effectiveness
  • Growth phases of work teams
  • Team players styles
  • Components of a trust relationship
  • Individual and team recognition
  • Constructive confrontation