We talk a lot about wanting employees to be more accountable and to act on their own initiative. And yet, those same managers turn around and say to employees: “I have to give you assignments; I have to give you feedback; I have to hold you accountable.” This leaves employees, much like children, left to take feedback, to take assignments and to passively wait to be held accountable. 

Today’s top-performing organisations are leaving this style of Parent-Child leadership behind and replacing it with a new model of leadership that treats employees like adults who have unlimited potential and who deserve the opportunity to take control of their own futures. Establishing an Adult-to-Adult dynamic encourages employees to become self-leading and self-sufficient and results in a more motivated, fulfilled and energized workforce. Employees are more aligned with their organisation’s vision and more committed to helping the organisation achieve that vision. 

 

Outcomes of the session;

• Understand the adult/adult vs parent child model
• Evaluate where you are currently performing with your team (and manager)
• Explore how the way we communicate can create these relationships
• Briefly look at Emotional Intelligence and how this is linked
• Opportunity to practice these skills with real examples and receive feedback

 

Approximate length of session;

 

2-3 hours

 

Can be delivered in person or remotely