Foundations of Supervision
Being a great leader is much more than managing people. This session will focus on five key components of exceptional leadership: Self-awareness, coaching, engagement, feedback, and communication. Learn specific ways to enhance team performance. Whether you are a seasoned supervisor or entering the role this class will provide tools to help navigate growing your role.
- Sep 29-30, Oct 27-28, Dec 7-8
- 8:30-3:30
- $495
- Facilitator: Leading Matters staff
Supervising a Virtual Workforce
Supervising can already be tough, but this shift to virtual environments can make the role even harder, particularly if it is new to you and your team. Learn how to effectively lead, motivate, guide, and engage your team in this new remote role. Set strategies for building and maintaining connection, fostering a culture of trust, and how to avoid mistakes that might be amplified in virtual settings. Identify best practices for you and your team as you continue to navigate this next normal for how work gets done.
- Aug 28, Sep 28, Nov 16, Dec 15
- 8:30-3:30
- $245
- Facilitator: Jenny Douras, AdvantEdge Training & Consulting
Change Management
This session identifies best practices for supporting individuals and teams as they navigate the challenging change process. Learn to identify the three distinct stages of transition and how to develop appropriate responses to invite people forward. Audit existing practices at an individual, team and organizational level for effectiveness. Leave with ideas on how to optimize and build capacity for change individually and organizationally.
- Aug 27, Oct 12, Dec 11
- 8:30-3:30
- $270
- Facilitator: Leading Matters staff
Leading without Authority
Having a leadership role and little authority can create a frustrating dynamic. The Lead shares the role with both the employees and the supervisor. This class will offer a chance to identify the opportunities to better influence, as well as how to more effectively leverage personal relationships. It provides concrete tools and tactics to enhance knowledge and skillset in a Lead capacity.
- Aug 24, Oct 13
- 8:30-3:30
- $270
- Facilitator: Leading Matters staff
Skillscope: 360 Feedback
Skillscope is a robust 360 assessment tool. Developed by the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) to support leaders in building effectiveness through feedback, it identifies 15 essential competencies and 98 behavioral items. Each participant selects their raters prior to the session. The session provides an opportunity to interpret and develop a plan in response to the feedback report.
*Skillscope is a developmental tool and results are only shared with the participant.
- Oct 23
- 8:30-12:30
- $395
- Facilitator: Leading Matters staff
Facilitation Skills
While facilitation is more art than a science, there are specific verbal and physical methods that can improve effectiveness. This immersive experience allows for practice to refine delivery skills. Create and maintain an inclusive atmosphere to encourage engagement and participation. Practice maintaining neutrality, establishing group norms, designing appropriate interventions, and observing group dynamics. Each participant will have an opportunity to experiment with new skills and receive feedback on their facilitations.
- Oct 15-16
- 8:30-3:30
- $460
- Facilitator: Leading Matters staff
Ken Blanchard’s SLII
SLII®, is the most widely used leadership training program in the world. Blanchard’s model teaches leaders how to build meaningful connections with colleagues and employees. Research shows that employees need different levels of direction and support depending on their level of competence and commitment. Unfortunately, most managers use only one leadership style—and the results are costly. Agility can increase productivity and engagement to deliver exceptional ROI.
- Nov 12
- 8:30-12:30
- $275
- Facilitator: Leading Matters staff
Buddy to Boss
Transitioning from “one of the team” to “leader of the pack” poses career challenges. Navigating it effectively makes all the difference. Learn how to appropriately set boundaries and establish expectations with your team while maintaining effective relationships with your boss and your peers. Determine what to stop doing, start doing, and continue doing. Make difficult conversations easier, leverage your strengths, and develop concrete strategies that you can use immediately to master this transition.
- Sep 25, Nov 12
- 8:30-4:00
- $265
- Facilitator: Sue Wehrspann