Leaning Into Leadership: A Leadership Development Program
Six Sessions to Enhance Leadership Skills and Strategies
Session One
The Art of Leadership & Self-Assessment
This session dives into self-assessment, allowing participants to reflect on their current leadership styles and identify areas for improvement. By understanding their strengths and weaknesses, participants can develop a targeted approach to personal growth.
Session Two
Professionalism & Program Systems Design
Professionalism and the design of program systems are essential elements for a thriving program. Cultivating a professional environment that empowers employees, encourages risk-taking, and fosters collaboration is essential for all leaders. Grasping how to utilize program systems to build an effective and efficient team allows everyone to concentrate on their tasks and enhances engagement. Attendees will discover ways to nurture a professional culture and effectively utilize the systems within the organization.
Session Three
Effective Workplace Communication
Effective workplace communication is a pillar in highly functional programs. Direct and respectful communication between team members ensures team collaboration, staff engagement, and efficient work processes. Participants will discuss strategies of effective communication and real-world practice scenarios.
Session Four
Deeper Dive: Coaching & Reflective Supervision
Effective leaders have strong communication skills that open conversations up, encourage feedback, and support staff autonomy. Communication skills based in reflective practices are the basis for direct, respectful, and effective communication. Participants will discuss reflective strategies, the balance of power in communication and observe a coaching session in real time.
Session Five
Staff Engagement & Retention
Meaningful engagement of staff is a strong retention strategy and increases job satisfaction, a sense of community, and supports high quality service delivery. This session focuses on simple engagement strategies that improve staff retention and can be implemented into any program. Sessions are facilitated virtually and include interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and time to reflect on real world experiences.
Session Six
Professional Leadership Planning
This session provides participants with the opportunity to set goals for their professional development based on the materials, discussions, and activities from previous sessions. Additionally, it allows them to develop a timeline of activities. Participants will complete the Leadership Development Program with an individualized plan tailored to their specific leadership growth needs.