Designed for small groups of personnel interested in a career in the uniformed Services, national government or local government, this 24/36-week intensive course in Professional & Specialised Communication Skills & Moral Leadership aims to provide an understanding of the communication skills, mature cognitive abilities, and leadership and management practices in all types of organisations.
The purpose of the course is to examine personal character, consider the impact organisations have on character development and explore the impact of moral leadership on different organisations.
Course tutors will provide constant progress monitoring, regular testing, homework and directed self-study assignments. Emphasis will be placed on professional, operational and social teaching skills to:
- build appropriate professional & specialised vocabulary & terminology
- develop moral character & character development
- develop techniques for measuring & predicting honesty
- develop techniques for moral leadership
- develop morality in organisations
- develop the concept of leadership development & application of leadership principles
- explore models of leadership behaviour
- develop an understanding of the relationship linking leadership with innovation & organisational change
- develop an understanding of the capacity for critical analysis of issues that relate to leadership development in work organisations
The course will be demanding and intensive, and comprise 20 lessons weekly in professional and specialised English-language communication skills conducted in small international classes at appropriate language levels, plus 10 lessons conducted in a closed group to focus on specific training topics. The colloquial, operational and specialised content for the programme will be selected in each case from the following, in accordance with the specified training requirement and the individual needs of participants:
Moral Character
- understanding moral character
- honesty, integrity, and morality
- descriptions of character
Character Development
- levels of moral judgment
- components of character
- building character
Measuring & Predicting Honesty
- understanding honesty
- measuring honesty
- why good people go wrong
Moral Leadership
- moral decision making
- principles of moral leadership
- moral accountability
Developing Morality in Organisations
- moral climate
- moral standards
- organisational influences
Leadership Studies
- general introduction
- analysis of historical & current theories of leadership
- leadership as a social process
- examination of critical thinking, ethics & methods of inquiry
- general analysis of leadership competencies
Critical Thinking & Methods of Inquiry
- examination of knowledge & argumentation as they pertain to leadership
- analysis of scientific methodology & logic
- language & interpretation, & their influence on the study & practice of leadership
Leading Groups
- group theory, concepts, research,& principles of application
- understanding how groups function
- development of the skills necessary to lead & work effectively in groups
Leadership in Organisations
- leadership theory & research within and across formal organisation settings
- examination of rational, natural & open systems, & how leadership differs in each
Leadership in International Contexts
Leadership in Other Cultures & in Cross-Cultural Organisations
Leadership & Motivation
Conflict Resolution
Leading Change
Analysing & Making PolicyCommunicating & Leading
Leadership in a Diverse Society
Leadership & Religious Values
Ethics & Leadership
The programme will be adapted to a sponsor's specific requirements, and the trainees' areas of interest and expertise, as well as learning style. It will, however, be fully coordinated to provide intensive practice in presentation and communication in English at appropriate language levels and provide opportunities for participants to discuss management, leadership and moral issues.
- training methods & resources
- interactive classroom work
- current affairs activities
- discussion & debate
- IT, audio & visual facilities
- manuals & formal publications
- practical work
- role play
- group exercises
- external visits
- social programme
Trainees are provided with a varied social programme that provides opportunities for them to integrate with senior BBSI staff, military and government trainees, and also the School's international student body.
Enrolment DetailsSponsors should contact BBSI with a Statement of Requirement, which must detail the number of course participants, their respective English-language skills' levels and the precise training objectives. BBSI will then respond with a detailed, comprehensive and tailored Training Proposal.