Leadership Training Series

Making a Difference at Work and in Your Community

Are you looking to sharpen your leadership skills?

What is it all about?

This series will help you develop the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to lead and manage your team. The 5 sessions will cover the following topics at an introductory to intermediate level:

Leadership Fundamentals Thursday, October 14, 2010
Creating Vision and Strategy Thursday, November 25, 2010
Building Team Trust Thursday, December 16, 2010
Managing Employee Performance Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Catalyzing Change Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Course Description Details

Who is it For?

This training series is designed for non-profit Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers who lead and manage front-line employees and programs. You may be new to your role or wish to refresh your skills and are looking for practical and relevant approaches to leadership.

What Can You Expect?

The sessions are highly interactive and participative and will enable you to connect with your peers and develop a support network. You can expect a combination of theoretical background, practical approaches and hands-on discussions and applications. The Leadership Training Series includes 5 day long workshops over a five-month period. The sessions will require pre-readings and some assignments. You will need to attend all five dates listed above.

What Will You Get Out Of It?

In this interactive workshop participants will learn how to:

Demonstrate the behaviors and skills of an effective leader
Make decisions aligned with their values
Give and receive feedback
Create and communicate a strategy and vision for their organization
Ensure buy-in and commitment for your vision/ideas
Select top talent
Get a team focussed on the right things
Resolve conflict
Provide coaching and feedback
Build an environment of trust
Set performance expectations
Coach for improvement
Manage performance problems
Become a catalyst for positive change

What is Your Investment?

The Leadership Training Series: Making a Difference at Work and in Your Community costs $950.00 and includes lunches. There are required textbooks costing an approximate and additional $60.00.

Registration is limited to 15 participants only! To register, contact Maureen by email or
403-538-8612. Deadline for registration is July 12, 2010.

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About Your Facilitator

Kristan Nielson is a Leadership Specialist and Certified Coach who has instructed numerous Leadership and Personal Development courses at CentrePoint. Kristan’s warm approach enables participants to quickly engage with each other and the concepts. Here is what participants have had to say about Kristan’s Leadership and Team Building courses:

“It was all good, but overall I think it was the facilitator's abilities and knowledge that made this so good.” … Cara Button, Life Services Manager, Canadian Sport Centre Calgary

“Kristan has a very warm manner and facilitation style. She is knowledgeable and provides info in a realistic, useable way. Thanks!” … (anonymous source)

“Throughout the workshop, I got to think about the issues in depth and ask more critical questions. Great workshop. I'll definitely recommend others. Thank you for conducting this workshop.” … Eva Su, Volunteer/ESL Manager, Calgary Immigrant Educational Society (CIES)

Inquiries?

If you have any questions, please contact Alanna by email or 403-538-8617.

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