Goleman’s Leadership Framework for Organisational Success

This specialised training course explores Daniel Goleman’s six leadership styles, rooted in emotional intelligence, and their practical application in diverse organisational contexts. Participants will learn how to assess situations, adapt their leadership approach, and build emotionally intelligent teams that deliver sustained performance.

By combining theoretical insights with real-world examples, this course provides leaders with the tools to flex their style, inspire teams, resolve conflicts, and drive change effectively. Each style will be explored in depth, highlighting its strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases.

Section 1: Introduction to Goleman’s Leadership Framework

• Overview of Daniel Goleman’s research on emotional intelligence and leadership.
• The link between emotional intelligence and effective leadership.
• Understanding leadership versatility and its organisational benefits.

Section 2: The Six Leadership Styles – Strengths, Limitations, and Applications

1. Coercive Style – “Do what I tell you”
2. Authoritative Style – “Come with me”
3. Affiliative Style – “People come first”
4. Democratic Style – “What do you think?”
5. Pacesetting Style – “Do as I do, now”
6. Coaching Style – “Try this”

• When to use each style effectively.
• Pitfalls to avoid.

Section 3: Emotional Intelligence Competencies

• Self-awareness and self-regulation in leadership.
• Empathy and social skills for building trust.
• Motivational techniques to inspire high performance.
• Recognising and managing emotional triggers.

Section 4: Adapting Leadership Styles to Situations

• Diagnosing team dynamics and organisational culture.
• Leading in times of change, crisis, and growth.
• Case studies of leaders who successfully adapted their style.
• Integrating multiple styles for complex challenges.

Section 5: Building a Flexible Leadership Approach

• Creating a personal leadership development plan.
• Embedding emotional intelligence in daily leadership practice.
• Final activity: Leadership style self-assessment and action plan for real-world application.

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded a Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. For those who attend and complete the online training course, a Holistique Training e-Certificate will be provided.

Holistique Training Certificates are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and The CPD Certification Service (CPD), and are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 21001, and ISO 29993 standards.

CPD credits for this course are granted by our Certificates and will be reflected on the Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. In accordance with the standards of The CPD Certification Service, one CPD credit is awarded per hour of course attendance. A maximum of 50 CPD credits can be claimed for any single course we currently offer.