Leadership Development Workshop Series
What to Expect from the Leadership Development Series.
One of the most important elements of any organization’s success is the quality of its leadership. Today, all organizations ─ public, private and non-profit ─ live in a much more complex and competitive environment, not to mention, a world of work that may be very different, as a result of the COVID pandemic. To be successful, organizations need well prepared and well-equipped leaders. At Ahria, we think that it is not enough to train leaders on new concepts and skills. We believe it is imperative to help individuals translate learning into action. Therefore, participants will leave each workshop with a concrete action plan and specific next steps to embed their learning into their day-to-day leadership approach.
In addition, participants will receive a followup coaching call to support their accountability for applying their new knowledge and skills, troubleshoot any barriers or challenges they may be experiencing, and encourage advancement of their identified action plan. Each Ahria Leadership Development workshop is delivered by an expert Ahria consultant who is a skilled trainer with practical experience and expertise related to the workshop topic. Participants will benefit from the breadth of experience and knowledge amongst all workshop participants throughout each interactive learning experience.
Workshop Summaries
LD1 - Fundamentals of Leadership
Establishing consistent and effective leadership practises is key to the success of all leaders. This workshop explores fundamental leadership skills and behaviours that, regardless of your title or role in the organization, are critical to your leadership success.
In this workshop you will:
1. Learn fundamental leadership practices critical to your success
2. Identify critical leadership characteristics to help build trusting relationships with those around you
3. Increase your awareness of your leadership style and practices that may be limiting your success
4. Develop strategies and techniques to improve your own leadership practice
LD2 - Managing Unconscious Bias
Unconscious bias is a result of our experiences and they form involuntarily. We internalize certain beliefs and stereotypes which we don’t realize or think consciously about, and which may then influence our actions and decisions. This workshop allows participants to uncover these biases through activities and discussion, and develop actionable measures to increase consciousness and improve organizations through valuing diversity.
In this workshop you will:
1. Learn social categorization and group bias is exercised unconsciously
2. Identify implicit and in-group bias and the impact it has on our choices
3. Explore diversity experiences and their value in the workplace
4. Develop ways to improve the recognition, support, and value of diverse perspectives and experiences
LD3 - Holding Others Accountable
One of the most valuable skills a leader can develop is holding others accountable. This interactive workshop will strengthen leadership ability to effectively establish expectations and address unmet expectations, while driving employee engagement.
In this workshop you will:
1. Understand the fundamental elements required to build an accountable organization
2. Build skills required to hold others accountable including expectation setting, monitoring progress, and sharing feedback
3. Learn how to leverage accountability as a positive tool to drive employee engagement
4. Understand how ‘psychological safety’ is a key element in creating an accountability culture
LD4 - Managing Performance
This workshop will challenge the traditional view of performance management and will help leaders to adopt a partnership approach where managers and employees work together to plan, monitor, and review objectives, as well as overall alignment and contribution to organizational goals.
In this workshop you will:
1. Learn to increase receptivity and improve results through formal and informal performance communications
2. Provide the direction that enables team members to break through performance barriers
3. Understand the power of ‘drive-by coaching.’
4. Build an action plan for embedding a performance management culture within your team
LD5 - Coaching for Results
Improving one’s coaching skills as a leader is the best way to dramatically increase the performance and commitment of your employees and team members. Good managers are dedicated to strengthening and empowering the people they lead by supporting their growth, development and goal attainment. This workshop provides an introduction to coaching and an opportunity to learn and practice core coaching techniques.
In this workshop you will:
1. Learn concepts, skills, and the value of a coaching style of management
2. Integrate new concepts into an existing repertoire of leadership skills
3. Articulate the What, Why, and How of Coaching
4. Create an actionable plan to continue to develop and practice your coaching skillset and embed coaching into your personal leadership toolkit
LD6 - Managing Change
Implementing change is a challenge for any organization and, by extension, for any leader. This workshop will provide managers with a set of skills and strategies to help guide their teams through periods of change so that individual team members are effectively supported and organizational goals are achieved.
In this workshop you will:
1. Increase your understanding of organizational change
2. Learn how and why people respond to change
3. Develop an understanding of how to increase buy-in for change and minimize resistance
Achieving Your True Potential
To achieve your full potential as a leader, you must first understand where you are currently, where you want to be, and what is getting in the way of your success. This workshop will outline the fundamental concepts of Energy LeadershipTM, which is a process that develops a personally effective style of leadership that positively impacts not only yourself but also those with whom you work and interact, as well as your organization as a whole.
In this workshop you will:
1. Explore the core concepts behind the Energy LeadershipTM program
2. Gain a better understanding of your own energetic style
3. Consider the gremlins, assumptions, inferences, and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back
4. Achieve an enhanced level of self awareness, identify a set of personal development goals, and identify strategies to help you achieve your personal best in the coming months
(Complimentary Workshop – Contact us for available dates)
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
This series of 3-hour workshops will introduce you to key concepts and critical capabilities required by all leaders regardless of industry or organizational role. You can complete all workshops or select those that are most aligned with your professional development goals. Individuals who complete all workshops will receive a Certificate of Completion.