Compassionate Leader? Of course I am!

Why come? 

Myths, perceptions and truths of Compassionate Leadership.

As a leader you want to demonstrate both credible, strong leadership and compassion for those you are leading, but it’s tricky to navigate and you want to ensure you get it right. Compassionate leadership is not about making things easier, it’s about making them human, while still making them happen. This workshop will look at how leaders can balance the need for compassion with the need for results.

Who should attend? 

Managers and senior leaders who want to explore the natural tensions within Compassionate Leadership. Those who want to provide clear, directive leadership that also considers the ‘human element’ of difficult decisions, conversations and actions.

Outcomes 

• Explore the myths and perceptions surrounding the concepts of Compassionate Leadership
• Identify what Compassionate Leadership is and isn’t
• Identify key principles – and why that makes for inherent tensions
• Apply principles to real world scenarios

What will it cover? 

• What compassionate leadership is and isn’t
• Key principles of compassionate leadership
• Where do I get stuck as a leader?
• Applying things to the real world.

Trainer: Cathy Shimmin, DSC

Additional terms

DSC may cancel a course due to minimum numbers not reached and if this happens, the delegate will be offered a refund.

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Free spaces available

This course is available free, as part of our funding programme from City Bridge Foundation, for small-income London-based charities. Find out more here.