LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

CLIENT

Large Australian Metals Producer

OBJECTIVE

Xenco was engaged by the client to aid the transition of young professionals into their first supervisory roles. The objective of the workshop was to:

• Identify potential challenges in the shift from individual contributor to leader.
• Clarify the distinctions between being a subject matter expert and an effective people leader.
• Equip participants with practical skills and techniques to navigate this transition successfully.

THE CHALLENGES

Our team identified various gaps within the leadership team, impacting the overall business performance. Some key challenges were:

• Highly skilled technically, but limited leadership experience.
• Technical expertise didn’t automatically translate to team management skills.
• Inexperience in leading others made understanding and fostering team cohesion difficult.

APPROACH

The workshop employed by our team used a structured and interactive approach, focusing on practical leadership development.

Key elements of the program included:

• Comprehensive Feedback: Participants received comprehensive feedback on their leadership capabilities, helping them identify strengths and areas for improvement.

• Transition Framework: The workshop emphasised the developmental phases of leadership, guiding participants through the shift from technical specialist to people leader.

• Practical Exercises: Engaging activities and discussions provided hands-on experience in applying leadership concepts to real-world situations.

• Actionable Roadmap: Participants were equipped with clear strategies and behaviours necessary for a successful leadership transition and roadmap for further improvements.

OUR RESULT

As a result of the leadership workshop, the participants:

• Gained a deeper understanding of essential leadership skills for supervisory roles.
• Acquired practical tools for transitioning from technical expert to team leader.
• Developed strategies for effective communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Learned to identify and avoid common leadership challenges and pitfalls.
• Increased confidence in leadership abilities and readiness to manage teams.
• Left with a clear action plan to apply new skills and insights into their roles.