Programs
Leadership Foundations Program
For
All first-line leaders: those new to the role, those who will benefit from support, and those striving to improve.
Format
Program Pre-Work Initiated (assessments & assignments): 4 weeks before Kickoff Week.
Kickoff Week: Online class 8:30 – 11 am & 1 – 3 pm UTC Monday – Thursday; 8:30 – noon Friday.
Webinar Series: Five 2- hour Webinars, one each month, follow Kickoff Week, with pre-work leading up.
Program Objectives
Through the Leadership Foundations Program, participants will:
- Develop a greater understanding of the skills, mindsets, & behaviors critical for effective leadership.
- Increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Gain problem-solving proficiency.
- Enhance their coaching & feedback skills.
- Learn strategies for improving communication, conflict handling, and more effectively supervising diverse team members.
- Improve their leadership mindsets.
- Strengthen their relationships with team members/colleagues.
- Become more intentional, reflective leaders.
Content
Leadership Overview & Community Foundations, Emotional Intelligence, Action Learning, Type for Leaders, Coaching and Feedback, Growth through Conflict, Leading a High-Performing team, and two class-selected modules.
Additional Program Components
+ 3 program assessments — Emotional Intelligence, MBTI, and Conflict Handling
+ Individual Coaching & Feedback — 50-minute coaching call plus monthly written feedback
+ Optional Sponsoring Supervisor Call — to check on participant progress & engagement
Inspiring Leaders Program
For
Individuals exploring or aspiring to supervisory roles, and those seeking to bring greater leadership to the non-supervisory roles they fill.
Format
Program Pre-Work Initiated (assessments & assignments): 4 weeks before Kickoff Week.
Kickoff Week: Online class 8:30 – 11 am & 1 – 3 pm UTC Monday – Thursday; 8:30 – noon Friday.
Webinar Series: Five 2- hour Webinars, one each month, will follow Kickoff Week, with pre-work leading up.
Program Objectives
Through the Inspiring Leaders Program, participants will:
- Appreciate the skills, mindsets, & behaviors requisite for effective leadership.
- Increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Gain problem-solving proficiency.
- Develop feedback & coaching skills.
- Learn strategies for improving communication and handling conflict with colleagues.
- Improve their leadership mindsets.
- Recognize ways to lead without formal authority.
- Strengthen their relationships with team members/colleagues.
Content
Leadership Overview & Community Foundations, Emotional Intelligence, Action Learning, Type for Leaders, Coaching and Feedback, Growth through Conflict, Developing Leadership Influence, and two class-selected modules.
Additional Program Components
+ 3 program assessments — Emotional Intelligence, MBTI, and Conflict Handling
+ Individual Coaching & Feedback — 50-minute coaching call plus monthly written feedback
+ Optional Sponsoring Supervisor Call — to check on participant progress & engagement
