The Leadership Development Series is designed to develop the leadership skills of staff. Furthermore, it is designed for staff currently in leadership positions and staff aspiring to a leadership role in the future. This leadership development series introduces participants to the leadership attributes determined to be the core skill set for excellence in leadership. Participants will learn new leadership behaviors focused on the attributes of: communication, relationship building, coaching, role of the professional, shared ownership, accountability, and execution.
Learning objectives:
• Understand the role and characteristics of leadership in each of the leadership attributes
• Understand the behaviors that model each leadership attribute and apply these new behaviors in their work setting
• Be able to explain the linkage between the leadership attributes
• Understand their unique "behavioral style" and how that style impacts their performance
Session Schedules:
Session #1: Understanding Behavioral Styles and Relationship Building
March 4, 2010, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
As a leader understanding your behavioral style is important in gaining an appreciation for the different motivational environments in which you work and interact with others. Relationship building explores the importance of emotional intelligence, the importance of relationship building in the work environment, communication and in increasing influence as a leader.
Session #2: Communication
March 18, 2010, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
The three aspects of communication are reviewed as well as rules for message acceptability. Participants will understand barriers to effective communication and how to communicate effectively across an organizational structure.
Session #3: Role Modeling and Coaching
March 26, 2010, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Participants will learn the characteristics of a professional and understand the concept of “being on stage” as a leader. Participants will understand the mental framework of coaching and be able to apply coaching strategies in their work environment.
Session #4: Ownership, Accountability, and Execution
April 8, 2010, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Participants will understand the “excuse/reality continuum” in taking ownership and accountability for work performance. Behaviors that support increased ownership and accountability are reviewed.
About the Series
Registration: 8:30 am to 9:00 am
Seminar: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Armory Campus, Bldg C, 1601 Armory Ave, Utica, NY 13501
Presenters: Thomas C. Curnow, Ed.D., Jennifer Bartlett
Contact: Heather Drape, (315) 738-0794 ext. 300
Cost: Single Sessions: $99/each, All Four Sessions: $297*
Registration Deadline: Feb. 24, 2010
* Discounted cost of $257 per person available for agencies registering three or more people for all four sessions.
To register online, please click here.
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For more information about the Leadership Development Series, contact the Professional Development Institute at (315) 738-0794 ext. 301.