Why Leadership & Management Matter
Session Description What is leadership really? Is it simply about power over people and getting results? And what about management? Isn’t that just telling people what to do and holding them accountable to it? In this fundamental training, participants will explore these questions by defining leadership and management, understanding where they fit in, and deciding who they want to be in both contexts -- for the purpose of developing themselves, their teams, and their organization. Learning ObjectivesExamine the degree to which your current leadership and management practices support the organization’s mission and desired cultureDiscuss what the organization wants leaders and managers to be and do in order to grow into current roles and meet new organizational demandsEstablish a shared understanding about what principles and practices leaders and managers want to be held accountable toUnderstand the positive effects of distributed, participatory leadership to identify ways traditional leaders can improve their approachApply trauma-informed practices to leading and managing people and tasks.MethodologyIndividual ReflectionLectureSmall-Group ExercisesSmall- & Large-Group Discussion Target Audience Leaders at all levelsHigh-potential individual contributorsProject/program managers
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Coaching Skills for Leaders
Session Description: Some individuals are leadership coaches; they are the noun. Others in leadership need to understand how to use coaching skills; they need the verb. This session provides key insights into how leaders can add coaching methodologies to their toolkit to create better employee engagement and performance improvement. As leaders learn new ways to coach and adopt frameworks to create awareness with those they are leading, they will also personally develop in their leadership approach. Learning Objectives: Understanding the distinctions between leading, coaching, advising, consulting, and mentoringLearning key coaching moves that include questions, assessments, and listeningIdentifying how different stages of adult development require different leader interactionsMethodology: LectureIndividual activitiesQuestion and answer Target Audience: Leaders at all levelsHigh-potential individual contributorsProject/Program managers
Discover Your Signature Talents with the StrengthsFinder
Session Description The StrengthsFinder assessment is a tool that is designed to allow individuals to discover their signature talents—natural ways of thinking, believing or feeling that are innate to each of us. We all possess talents in different degrees, and by leveraging our talents with knowledge, skill, and partnerships, we’re able to turn talents into strengths. Using our strengths in our day-to-day working life directly contributes to a more productive work experience and a better team environment. This session is designed to introduce the individual to their signature talents and how they impact their performance, learn the talents of their peers and how they can work together to drive results.Learning ObjectivesLearn personal strengthsUnderstand how to leverage your strengths in your work and with your teamDevelop an action plan to take this knowledge into your day-to-day activitiesMethodology Self-assessment LectureDiscussionParticipants will engage in individual and group activities, such as self-reflection, table group discussionsTarget Audience Leaders and employees at all levels
Managing Managers
Session Description Some of the basic principles of performance management apply to managers. The difference is what aspects of their performance you are trying to measure and develop. When you were a manager you needed to set clear goals, provide feedback, and lead team culture. Now you need to coach your managers to do the same. Managing managers is an art. Learn the best ways to develop and coach your managers into superstars like you. Learning ObjectivesUnderstand and implement coaching techniquesUnderstand and plan behavior modelingUnderstand and use manager management conversationsBuild manager management plans MethodologyLectureDiscussion Target Audience Leaders at all levelsProject/program managers