INSTRUCTOR:  Clyde Martin

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to empower and equip current/aspiring supervisors with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to excel in their leadership roles. This comprehensive curriculum focuses on developing the practical skills, strategic thinking, and interpersonal expertise required to lead teams, drive productivity, and achieve organizational goals.

• Understand leadership principles and styles for effective team management and motivation.
• Develop a leadership style that promotes innovation, accountability, and success.
• Learn to think strategically in alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify tools that drive productivity and goal achievement in a dynamic work environment.

SKILLS:   Leadership Proficiency, Team Management, Productivity Tools Mastery, Goal Alignment, Continuous Improvement

TOPICS:   Transitioning to Supervisor | Managing your Time | Managing your Team | Planning & Strategic Thinking | Prioritization of Resources & Tasks | Organization & Delegation | Decision Making & Problem Solving

INSTRUCTOR:   Jenna Heath, M.Ed.

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course provides an essential journey for individuals seeking to develop and enhance their comprehensive understanding of the core principles, skills, and qualities that are essential for effective leadership in various contexts. Whether a seasoned professional looking to enhance their leadership abilities, an aspiring leader eager to develop a strong foundation, or anyone keen on promoting positive change, this course offers a dynamic learning experience.

• Understand the difference between leaders and managers.
• Identify and utilize personal leadership style.
• Identify personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Utilize self-awareness to empower oneself to encompass a growth mindset in leadership.

SKILLS:   Self-Efficacy, Confidence, Goal Setting, Influence, Personal Motivation, Personal and Professional Values

ACTIVITIES:   Leadership Style Assessments; Case Studies on Growth Mindset; Building Personal and Professional Values and Mission Statements; SMART Goals

TOPICS:   Transitioning to Supervisor | Managing your Time | Managing your Team | Planning & Strategic Thinking | Prioritization of Resources & Tasks | Organization & Delegation | Decision Making & Problem Solving

INSTRUCTOR:   Valerie Weber, Ph.D.

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course goes beyond just strategic decision-making and technical expertise. Supervisors will be empowered to navigate complex relationships, inspire teams, and drive organizational success through the power of emotional intelligence for effective leadership.

• Become familiar with Emotional Intelligence (EI) frameworks and their measurability and impact.
• Identify personal EI strengths through self-awareness and self-management.
• Identify strategies to develop workplace team EI through relationship management.
• Develop top leader performance for a competitive advantage in organizational leadership.

SKILLS:   Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Management

ACTIVITIES:   EI Self-Assessment and Skill Building; Personality Test; Various Readings

TOPICS:   Self-awareness | Self-management | Adaptability | Empathy | Social Awareness | Relationship Management

INSTRUCTOR:   Jordan Moore

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course will explore strategies to foster an inclusive organizational culture, champion diversity, and promote equity. The curriculum will provide a transformative learning experience designed to provide insight into the skills needed to lead diverse teams effectively, navigate complex challenges, create an environment where every voice is valued, and drive meaningful change through DEI initiatives.

• Foster inclusive leadership through an understanding of personal biases, privileges, and cultural competencies.
• Explore principles and practices used to navigate complex challenges related to DEI in an organizational context.
• Develop strategies used to effectively lead diverse teams that cultivate a sense of belonging and champion DEI programs.
• Assess and measure meaningful change through DEI initiatives within an organization.

SKILLS:   Inclusive Leadership, DEI Promotion, Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Interpersonal Agility, Voice Valuation

TOPICS:   Being Intentional with DEI | Celebrating Diversity | Creating an Equitable Culture | Making Opportunities for Inclusion | Ethical DEI

INSTRUCTOR:   Christopher Salute, Ph.D.

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course will help encourage skill development to create a dynamic and motivated team that consistently achieves excellence. Through a dynamic learning experience, individuals will be equipped with the knowledge, techniques, and strategies to foster collaboration, enhance communication, delegate effectively, and nurture individual growth.

SKILLS:   Motivational Leadership, Team Collaboration, Feedback Integration, Goal Execution, Improvement Stewardship

TOPICS:   Motivation Strategies | Goal Setting | Performance Management | Building Strong Teams | Identifying KPIs & Metrics | Creating Feedback Loops

INSTRUCTOR:   Megan Mapes, Ph.D.

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course explores effective strategies to navigate and transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and innovation. The ability to navigate any dynamic organization through use of communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution will equip leaders to manage conflicts and leverage them as catalysts for a harmonious and productive work environment.

• Master conflict resolution models to effectively navigate conflicts.
• Identify and analyze conflicts through an understanding of their root causes and dynamics.
• Utilize practical negotiation skills for targeted resolution that achieves a mutually beneficial outcome.
• Explore the importance of boundaries in conflict to foster collaborative solutions in a harmonious work environment.

SKILLS:   Conflict Analysis, Strategic Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Outcome Assessment

TOPICS:   Conflict Resolution Models | Negotiation Techniques | Identifying Conflict | Resolving Emotions | Respecting Boundaries | Finding a Way Forward | Getting Help Evaluating Outcomes

INSTRUCTOR:   Katie Kamachi, Ph.D.

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course will impart leadership proficiencies needed to guide organizations and teams through successful transitions, from strategy shifts to technological advancements. Individuals will discover effective change management strategies, communication techniques, and tools to navigate uncertainty while leading change and driving sustainable progress.

• Diagnose the need for change within an organization.
• Design an effective change strategy using established frameworks.
• Apply learned leadership skills to identify stakeholders and champions to aid and lead change within the organization.
• Collaborate effectively with peers and give and take feedback.

SKILLS:   Change Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, Effective Communication

ACTIVITIES:   Leading Change; Finding Champions and Stakeholders

TOPICS:   Championing Change | Fostering Innovation | Transparent & Proactive | Communication | Active Listing | Implementing Change | Evaluating Outcomes

INSTRUCTOR:   Katherine (Kit) Prendergast, PCC

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
Designed to fully support and complement the training curriculum and learning objectives, this individual coaching component uses a strengths-based model that adds unique value by providing customized attention to each student. This coaching partnership allows the participant to immediately apply and integrate the Academy’s training modules into their leadership role and responsibilities.

• Recognize leadership proficiency by understanding personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop personal leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Enhance professional growth by defining and achieving measurable and realistic goals.
• Navigate the multiple and complex demands of leaders.
• Implement strategies that foster team performance and drive positive change that aligns with organizational objectives.

SKILLS:   Leadership Excellence; Goal Setting, Accountability, Strategic Implementation, Sustained Improvement

TOPICS:   Skill Development | Personalized Growth | Goal Achievement | Confidence Building | Performance Management