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.
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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

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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