LCA Leadership Series
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The challenges, and the opportunities, facing Africa’s natural heritage and biodiversity are as large and diverse as the continent itself. More than ever we will depend on the community of conservation professionals to be the thought leaders and agents of change. This is why we produced a series of videos providing young conservation workers with a toolkit to develop themselves as leaders.
In this series, we cover topics such as Orginisational Goal Setting, Decision Making, Managing Stakeholder Relationships and understating Communications and Leadership Styles and much more.
This series was produced by the LCA and supported and funded by Sabine Plattner African Charities (SPAC)
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From Graduation to the World of WorkIn order to assist you to choose a career or further studies in Conservation, this module explores the conservation business model and what the attributes and expectations of the various components are.
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Born into organisations
In this module we refer to the foundations of our behaviour - our relationship with ourselves and with others - and how it has shaped you as you prepare for your career.
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Your much needed Contribution, as you enter the world of work
It’s easy to underestimate your value, especially in a field like conservation, where the challenges feel as vast as the landscapes we aim to protect. So, let’s talk about the skills you learned in your studies that you can transfer to the job market.
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What you should know about interviews
Learn more about the interview process for new graduates.
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The Essence of Leadership
In this video Cathy Smith, former MD of SAP Africa speaks about the Essence of Good Leadership.
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Organisational Goal Setting
Understanding how we create a vision and mission for organisations helps you to understand the organisation’s journey goals.
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Understanding Leadership Styles
As the future leaders of conservation, it is crucial for you to understand not only your leadership style but also how to adapt to different situations.
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Rank vs Leadership
In this module, Chris Marais, CEO of the LCA, discusses the difference between Rank or Hierarcy and Leadership - and the importance of this distiction.
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Leadership in the Digital Economy
For conservation leaders to adjust their leadership style to be appropriate for the digital context, it is necessary to understand how the digital era is different.
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The Stages of Group Formation
The purpose of this module is to discuss the importance of group forming and the various stages groups go through to be able to, together, perform well
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Leadership and Communication
Unlike your singing voice, you don’t need to be born with a “communication-voice”. You can cultivate it, and it is guaranteed to extend your influence as a leader.
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Conflict Management
In this video, you’ll explore common sources of workplace conflict, such as miscommunication, perspective bias, time management issues, and unclear roles.
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Decision Making
Decision-making lies at the heart of effective leadership because every choice a leader makes shapes the direction, culture, and outcomes of their team or organization.
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Leadership and Motivation
If you watch this, you will know what the symptoms of de-motivation are, have an understanding what internal and external motivation is and have some guidelines, how to keep your team motivated.
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Principles of Project Management
At the end of the session you should be able to understand the basic principles of project management and the benefits of planning effectively.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, we explore innovation and entrepreneurship - key drivers of change in conservation.
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Leading Transition and Change
If you watch this, you will have a better understanding of change management and why people resist change.
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The Role of Technology in Organisations
For conservation leaders to adjust their leadership style to be appropriate for the digital context, it is necessary to understand how the digital era is different.
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Typical Stakeholder Relationships
In this video, you will understand what a stakeholder is and the importance of maintain stakeholders’ relationships.