The content facilitated by the way of games, discussions, and exercises covers:
- Life and Leadership is a team sport. Everyone matters.
- The pitfalls of micromanaging and how it can be dealt with.
- The importance of teamwork and collaboration.
- (Self) awareness – why we need to understand ourselves and our teams.
- Confidence- within us, and as a leader – how to achieve both.
- Empathy – it’s all about understanding.
- Accountability – how to take responsibility.
- Creativity – what we need to do to create the outcome.
- Adaptability – how to deal with change.
- Decisiveness – it’s never set in stone.
- Commitment – without it there can be no achievement.
- Integrity – Choosing courage over comfort.
- Optimism – it’s a mindset.
- Vulnerable – It’s not what you think it is but it’s important to learn.
- Adding Value – makes us indispensable.
Effective Interpersonal Communication
- The art of speaking clearly.
- Listening to understand.
- Building Rapport.
- Dealing with criticism.
- Conflict resolution
“Gary Hirson has an amazing capability to make the often-complex principles and practices of leadership and self-awareness relevant and of value to his audience, whatever their background or experience. No participant leaves the venue able to say, ‘I didn’t learn something!’ At STADIO, Gary is one of our facilitators of choice whether for post-graduate students, new students (school-leavers) or staff training and development.” Divya Singh – Chief Academic Officer at Stadio Holdings Ltd.
About Gary – The facilitator
Gary Hirson has been in the Still’s Production industry since 1999. He’s worked as a Photographic Assistant, a Production Manager, and a Producer, on both Stills and Commercial’s sets. He is a COMENSA Credentialed Life Coach and a SAQA accredited trainer. He focuses on leadership and communication skills development as he believes that they are essential life skills.
“Gary is probably the most experienced PM in South Africa and has been involved in the industry since the beginning. While working in production he started a company called Peninsular Film Runners, which was a specialised transport service specifically aimed at our industry.” Sebastian Prinz – Owner Prinz Productions.