The New Leader

New Leader Pathway (Leading Self & Teams)

Description: 

Occupying a leadership position is not the same as leading. To lead, a person must be able to connect, motivate, and inspire others. Enhancing the capacity to lead requires a willingness on the part of a new leader to assess how their own personal thinking and actions impact and influence the behaviors of others.

This competency-based leadership program is designed to develop the leadership competencies of supervisors and managers who have been in their positions for less than two years.  

This course focuses on the following Leadership Competencies from the ECQ framework: Vision, Creativity & Innovation, Strategic thinking, Team Building. In addition, this course features opportunities to hone Oral Communication skills by focusing on Delivering Effective Presentations.

Participants will have the opportunity to assess team dynamics and strategies for effective team building by completing a variety of related assessments. Finally, participants will apply their knowledge to develop strategies in their Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

This course features networking and experiential learning opportunities, as well as a team project.


Target Audience: Employees in job grades GS-7 up to GS-11

Format: 100% Online

Duration: 4 Months

Contact Hours: 64 hours (2 days per month)


Facilitation Methods

This course will make use of a variety of facilitation techniques to foster active learning and ensure high levels of class participation. Case studies, readings, team projects, opportunity to take various assessments, and coaching/feedback will all be utilized to contribute to a rich learning experience.

 

Course Readings

Isaac, M., and Carson. K. (2016). A guide to Belbin team roles: how to increase

Personal and team performance. Bridge Publishing. 

Lencioni, P. (2002). The five dysfunctions of a team. Jossey-Bass.