Next Tier Leadership Cohort Topics
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Leading with Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
Objective: Establish a solid base of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, allowing leaders to engage genuinely with their teams and cultivate trust.
Key Areas:
Self-Reflection & Values Identification: Leaders explore their core values, strengths, and areas for growth to understand what they uniquely bring to their role.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Skills like self-regulation, empathy, and active listening are practiced, highlighting their impact on team morale and productivity.
Mindset Shift from Individual Contributor to Team Leader: Focus on transitioning from a project-focused, high-performing mindset to one centered on nurturing team dynamics and success.
Outcome: Leaders develop a deeper awareness of their influence, a dedication to ongoing personal growth, and skills for empathetic leadership.
Building High-Trust, Collaborative Teams
Objective: Equip leaders with skills to cultivate trust, encourage collaboration, and create a psychologically safe environment.
Key Areas:
Psychological Safety and Trust-Building: Learn techniques to foster open communication, encourage feedback, and create a culture where team members feel valued and heard.
Coaching and Mentorship: Training on how to shift from directive to coaching approaches, enabling team members to develop confidence, accountability, and initiative.
Conflict Resolution & Constructive Feedback: Practice methods for addressing and resolving conflicts effectively, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and stronger team bonds.
Outcome: Leaders gain practical skills to build cohesive teams that trust each other, collaborate effectively, and stay engaged.
Objective: Develop the capacity to inspire, align, and lead teams with a forward-thinking vision that connects daily work to broader organizational goals.
Key Areas:
Strategic Visioning and Goal Setting: Leaders learn to set team goals that align with the company’s mission and values, translating high-level objectives into actionable steps.
Influencing and Inspiring Others: Techniques for influencing without authority, fostering buy-in, and motivating teams to achieve collective goals.
Adaptive Leadership: Training on responding to change and uncertainty with agility, modeling resilience, and guiding the team through transitions.
Outcome: Leaders leave with the confidence to inspire a shared vision, effectively influence the organization, and strategically lead their teams through growth and change.
Visionary Thinking and Strategic Influence
Coaching for Performance and Development
Objective: Empower leaders to support their team’s growth and accountability through strengths-based coaching, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Key Areas:
Strengths-Based Coaching: Leaders learn how to identify and leverage each team member’s unique strengths, helping individuals feel valued and engaged in their roles. Techniques include using open-ended questions to explore talents and encouraging self-reflection.
Goal-Setting and Accountability Frameworks: Introduce frameworks like SMART goals and regular check-ins to promote clarity and accountability without micromanagement. Leaders learn how to set performance goals collaboratively, ensuring they’re meaningful and attainable.
Constructive Feedback & Recognition: Leaders practice delivering specific, constructive feedback that is both supportive and actionable. Emphasis is placed on balancing feedback with positive reinforcement and recognition to motivate improvement and acknowledge achievements.
Development Plans and Career Pathing: Leaders learn how to partner with team members to create individual development plans, including skill-building and career growth opportunities. The focus is on creating a proactive growth environment, aligning development plans with both personal and organizational goals.
Outcome: Leaders are equipped with the skills to help their teams excel through coaching that promotes growth, accountability, and career development. They can create a trusting, supportive environment where team members feel both challenged and appreciated, leading to higher engagement and sustained performance.
