Increasingly, organizations are realizing the need for leadership at all levels. Because people want to be led, not managed, managers need to develop as leaders in addition to being highly competent in functional management areas. There is an impressive body of knowledge regarding leadership, and the skills needed to be an effective leader. The Effective Leader/Manager will address the following 5 key areas of managerial effectiveness.
This course is designed around the Management Competency Model based on The Leadership Challenge model by Kouzes and Posner.
Key Information
Model the Way
Find your voice by clarifying your personal values
Set the example by aligning actions with shared values
Improving Communication (written, verbal, electronic, web, PR)
Inspire a Shared Vision
Envision the Future by imagining exciting ennobling possibilities
Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations
Challenge the Process
Search for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow and improve
Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from mistakes
Keep the Lines Open - Practice "engaged listening" to ensure two-way communication throughout your team and the organization.
Exude Competence - Generate a personal development plan based on the four lessons of self-knowledge to continually increase your competence as a leader/manager.
Enable Others to Act
Foster collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust
Strengthen others by sharing power and discretion
Building Collaboration / Delegation / Trust
Encouraging the Heart
Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence
Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community
Admission
$209
Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, future students, staff
