Sample Programs and Modules

Below is a sample structure of the program, divided into four key modules. Each module combines theory, practical exercises, and activities for deep understanding and application.

Module 1: The Leader Within – Personal Development

This module focuses on the inner development of the leader to achieve stability, confidence, and effective handling of challenges.

• Building a Stable Core: Aikido principles and practices for centering, fostering self-awareness, calm confidence, and a strong presence.

• Maintaining Self-Control: Awareness and effective management of emotions and ego, controlling automatic reactions through Aikido practices.

• Objective Decision-Making: Conscious choice of constructive mindset.

• Proactivity and Impact: Recognizing internal barriers and fears, understanding proactive thinking; distinguishing it from passive, reactive, fixed, hyperactive, or retroactive behaviors, with Aikido practices.

• Adaptability and Environmental Harmony: Levels of situational awareness; prevention and timely action in high-stakes situations, learning from mistakes via Aikido practices.

• Handling Difficult Behaviors: A 5-step approach inspired by samurai Miyamoto Musashi to address aggressive, obstructive, manipulative, or other challenging tactics.

Module 2: Personal Effectiveness – Self-Management and Organization

Focus on optimizing time and energy to achieve a balance between results and personal capacity.

• Program Introduction: Self-assessment questionnaire to identify common group challenges in time management.

• Efficiency Principles: Practical model for balancing results and capacity.

• Goal Setting: Importance of goals, an effective model for formulating goals, cascading and aligning goals (vertically and horizontally).

• Priority Matrix: Differentiating importance from urgency, explaining quadrants and the consequences of focusing on each.

• Self-Assessment: Questionnaire evaluating time and energy spent in each of the four quadrants.

• Applying the Matrix: Creating the ideal distribution of real-world activities for each quadrant.

• Daily and Weekly Planning: 80/20 principle analysis, steps for daily planning, and creating a step-by-step weekly schedule.

• Dealing with “Time Thieves”: Addressing internal (procrastination, distraction) and external obstacles (interruptions, lack of coordination).

• Recovery Techniques: “5-Minute Miracles” using the Feldenkrais method at work and during downtime.

Module 3: People Management – Practical Leadership Tools

Tools for effective team leadership, with a focus on motivation and development.

• The Leader’s Role: Understanding responsibilities, balancing process and people management.

• Situational Leadership: Adapting leadership style based on team readiness (competence and commitment); practical exercises with real team scenarios.

• Leadership Styles: DiSC-based questionnaire to determine personal profiles, analyzing strengths and risks as a leader.

• Motivation: Herzberg’s theory of hygiene factors and motivators; SCARF model for intrinsic motivation tailored to DiSC profiles.

• Constructive Feedback: Key rules for delivering feedback that engages and drives improvement.

• Delegation: Defining tasks, selecting the right team member, and the delegation process.

• Leading by Example: Discussing a video on responsibility vs. blame; discussion and personal development plan.

Module 4: Team Dynamics – Communication and Collaboration

Developing team dynamics for better collaboration and conflict resolution.

• Effective Communication: Understanding the process, feedback, active listening.

• Team Discussions: Principles for consensus-based decisions.

• Interconnectedness: “Big Picture” game to understand each unit’s unique contribution and identify “internal clients.”

• Inter-Team Collaboration: Communication and coordination between units; “Lego Challenge” simulation.

• Nature of Conflict: Benefits and risks of addressing conflicts; constructive approaches.

• Conflict Approaches: Soft, hard, and principled; behavioral styles (competitive, accommodating, avoiding, compromising, collaborative).

• Key Principles: Seeking mutual benefit, separating people from problems, focusing on interests not positions.

• Conflict Resolution Process: A 5-step rational approach.

• Manager as Mediator: Guidelines for effective mediation in team conflicts.

Our Training Approach

We treat every training as a consulting project, aiming for real impact and change. Our focus is on applying learned concepts in practice, with targeted efforts at every stage. Programs are highly interactive, featuring group simulations, role-plays, awareness exercises, discussions, and small-group work.

- In Module “The Leader Within: We use the Aikido Training Line®— a unique holistic learning method based on the principles of Japanese martial arts, ensuring an engaging and impactful experience. Integrating Aikido principles deepens understanding of mindsets and behaviors. Gentle movements enable participants to experience concepts like proactivity, presence, and impact, enhancing the application and longevity of skills.

- In Module “People Management”: We employ the Navigator® digital simulation—a gamified approach based on proven leadership and change management concepts (Situational Leadership® by Dr. Paul Hersey, Change Management by John Kotter, SCARF by David Rock). Stages alternate with analysis, discussion, and tool explanations.

Navigator® Simulation Storyline

You lead an expedition to Treasure Island with a team of 12 sailors, each with distinct profiles and engagement levels. Your mission is to reach the island with as many sailors as possible. Leadership decisions are critical to success, with support from teammates and an experienced facilitator.

This program not only builds skills but also drives lasting change, enhancing your organization’s effectiveness. Contact us at training@heatds.com to book a personalized consultation!