Building a Leadership Hothouse for Organizational Transformation
Popular notions of effective leadership are changing dramatically as we move deeper into the knowledge-based economy. We used to see leaders as solitary, John Wayne-type figures, people with all the right answers who commanded loyalty. Nowadays, there is widespread acknowledgement that there are many effective leadership styles, and that organizational leadership refers to more than just the person at the top of the organizational chart.
The most successful organizations are those that attract and nurture a pool of talented leaders. Increasingly, it falls to the OD practitioner to construct an enabling leadership development infrastructure in which nascent leaders acquire the necessary skills and competencies, and are provided the challenge and support they require to blossom.
Using a blend of case studies, jazz metaphors and models, and small learning groups, the Leadership Capacity program offers a foundation in leadership theories to help you develop the competencies you need to work with groups and individuals in order to nurture leadership talent at individual, departmental, and organizational levels.
You will
gain perspective on how leadership has been viewed over time;
learn how to diagnose leadership problem areas;
and acquire the skill to move from proper diagnosis to effective intervention.
By the end of the program, you will have a deeper appreciation for the process of leadership development and be better prepared to facilitate critical conversations in your organization around this issue.
Anticipated Outcomes
During this three-day program, you will learn to:
Look at leadership through various lenses: competencies (the skills leaders must have); actions (what effective leaders do); and people development (models such as Transformational Leadership and Situational Leadership)
Assess your organization's leadership climate using a “Gap Analyzer” tool and a number of leadership theories
Match leadership styles with your organization's strategy and keys success factors
Develop strategies to attract potential leaders
Work with your client to develop interventions -- coaching, training, and other learning opportunities -- for building the necessary skills
Enhance your coaching skills to work one-on-one with internal leadership candidates
Support leaders as they grow in experience and competency
Who benefits?
Human resources, OD practitioners, and others working in the area of organizational effectiveness
Organizational benefits
By effectively transferring the learnings from this program, the sponsoring organization will see the following positive results:
Development of a leadership brand tied to employee and customer expectations
Identification of leadership competencies
Internal development and support of leaders via a robust process
Energized workforce in which people are performing at their peak
Dates and Fees
There are no scheduled instances of this program at the time. Please check back later.
Includes registration, tuition, lunches, some dinners and all instructional
materials.
If you register and pay two months prior to the opening date of the program,
you will receive a $150 discount. Sessions begin on the Monday at 7 p.m. and end on the Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
