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Leadership

Management Development Seminar

Transitioning From Manager to Leader

Overview

This seminar provides experienced mid-level managers with the tools they need to make the transition from experienced manager to effective leader.  You will learn ways to align your organization’s mission with that of the agency, create a more innovative work environment, deal with day-to-day challenges in a more politically acceptable way, become a better negotiator and advocate for your needs and those of your organization. You will also explore your own personal leadership philosophy and its effectiveness, learn how you can enhance it and develop an action plan for success.

The seminar will be conducted through guided discussions, practical exercises, case studies, experiential activities with facilitated debriefings and individual assignments. Assessments will provide feedback on how you are perceived by your peers, employees and superiors, and a personal executive coaching session will address your individual needs. Small-group sessions provide safe forums to practice new skills and help you achieve real results. You will also make invaluable connections and strong professional relationships that  will carry you forward on your leadership journey.

How Will You Benefit
  • Improve leadership performance through personal feedback and executive coaching

  • Recognize and practice political savvy within an organizational context for success

  • Evaluate the organization’s alignment with the larger agency mission

  • Demonstrate improved skills for partnering, innovation and creativity

  • Identify and explore personal core values and their impact on leadership style

  • Improve interest-based negotiation techniques

Who Should Attend

Mid-level managers with two or more years of experience supervising frontline supervisors

Schedule
  • Mar 2 - 13, ‘09 @ WMDC, Aurora, CO Register
    $5,150.00
    Global Session Starts Mon 1 PM ends Thurs 6 PM with Fri as Travel Day
  • Mar 23 - Apr 3, ‘09 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV Full
    $5,150.00
    Starts @ 1:00 pm ends @ 4:30 pm last day
  • May 4 - 15, ‘09 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV Register
    $5,150.00
    Starts @ 1:00 pm ends @ 4:30 pm last day
  • Jun 8 - 19, ‘09 @ WMDC, Aurora, CO Register
    $5,150.00
    Starts 1:00 pm on first day ends 6:00 pm on Thursday w/Friday as travel day
  • Jul 6 - 17, ‘09 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV Register
    $5,150.00
    Starts @ 1:00 pm ends @ 4:30 pm last day
  • Aug 24 - Sep 4, ‘09 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV Register
    $5,150.00
    Starts @ 1:00 pm ends @ 4:30 pm last day
  • Sep 14 - 25, ‘09 @ WMDC, Aurora, CO Register
    $5,150.00
    Starts 1:00 pm on first day ends 6:00 pm on last day
Note
Tuition includes materials, meals and lodging
Competencies Emphasized
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Creativity/Innovation
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Accountability
  • Political Savvy
Length

2 weeks.

Locations
  • WMDC, Aurora, CO
  • EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV
College Credits

3 Hours/Undergraduate (Upper)

3 Hours/Graduate