Strengths Based Leadership

Strengths Based Leadership

Course Objectives 

By the end of this session, participants will: 

  •  Understand the foundations of strengths-based leadership and its impact on team performance
  •  Learn how diverse teams outperform homogenous ones when strengths are recognised and leveraged
  • Gain tools to identify and appreciate different strengths in themselves and others 
  • Discover how to individualise job roles and responsibilities to maximise engagement and productivity 
  • Build inclusive, curious, and psychologically safe environments that support ongoing growth and learning 

Who Should Attend

Senior leaders, middle managers, and team leaders across public, health, education, and mission-driven sectors. HR professionals or OD leads responsible for inclusion, team development, or leadership strategy

Course Structure

This interactive day includes expert facilitation, team strengths assessments, reflective exercises, breakout group discussions, case studies, and actionable leadership strategies. 

Provisional Agenda (can be adapted to suit client needs)

 0930  Welcome & Intention Setting: What is Strengths-Based Leadership? 

1000  Why Strengths Matter: The Science Behind Performance & Engagement 

1100  Team Diversity as a Strength: Recognising and Valuing Differences 

1145  Exercise: Mapping Your own and your Teamʼs Strengths 1230  Lunch (provided by client) 

1315  Role Design for Impact: Matching Strengths to Responsibilities 

1400  Building a Curious, Learning Culture with Strengths at the Centre 

1500  Leading with Appreciation: Feedback that Builds Confidence 

1545  Group Coaching Circle: Challenges & Custom Commitments 

1630  Closing Reflections & Personal Leadership Pledges 

Whatʼs Included  

  • Full-day live facilitation by Vicky Russ (on-site) 
  • Participant journal for reflection and planning 
  • 30-minute post-session coaching call per participant (optional add-on @ £50 pp) 
  • Certificate of attendance

Investment:

In person, full day at client's venue, max. 20 staff. £1000 

Can be adapted for virtual delivery if required for £800 

Travel and accommodation costs (where applicable) are not included. 

Plus £20 pp (approx.) for Strengths Finder 2.0 book and assessment. To be purchased by the client for their staff to complete in advance of the workshop. Results to be sent to Vicky one week prior to workshop delivery