Introductory Week

Week 1: Elements of Leadership

Learning Objectives for Week 1

• Explain the differences between managing and leading.
• Describe the Shared Leadership Model.
• Examine the characteristics that provide the foundation of leadership.
• Begin to develop a personal leadership strategy.

Week 2: Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Learning Objectives for Week 2

• Describe the elements of EQ.
• Examine the core skills of EQ.
• Identify strategies to improve your core skills.

Week 3: Communication, Behavior, and Styles

Learning Objectives for Week 3

• Identify your DiSC style and the priorities that drive you.
• Differentiate the characteristics of each DiSC styles.
• Describe your reactions to different DiSC styles.
• Examine common perceptions associated with communication and behavior styles.
• Identify strategies to build more effective relationships at work.

Week 4: Fostering Team Building, Staff Development, and Succession Planning

Learning Objectives for Week 4

• Identify and share methods to develop effective work teams.
• Identify four approaches to staff development.
• Explore leadership skills to promote collaboration and teamwork.
• Discuss strategies for succession planning.

Week 5: Leading with Community Awareness

Learning Objectives for Week 5

• Explain the importance of community awareness.
• Discuss strategies to practice community awareness as a leader.
• Discuss how developing a growth mindset can assist with organizational and community growth.

Week 6: Feedback and Conflict Resolution

Learning Objectives for Week 6

• Define the Johari Window.
• Define feedback and explain why it is important.
• Review the guidelines for effective feedback.
• Describe different methods for conflict resolution.
• Apply effective feedback guidelines and conflict resolution methods to your leadership work.

Week 7: Organizational Values, Mission and Vision

Learning Objectives for Week 7

• Explain the purpose of guiding statements for an organization.
• Define your organization's values, mission, and vision.
• Identify how your personal leadership values relate to your organization's values.

Week 8: Managing Organizational Change

Learning Objectives for Week 8

• Explain change and transition.
• Examine strategies to guide and support the change process in your organization.
• Examine the specific leadership skills/competencies related to organizational change management that you would like to enhance.

Week 9: Best Practices in Innovative Leadership

Learning Objectives for Week 9

• Define innovation.
• Explain the qualities of an innovative organization.
• Provide examples of innovative toolsets, skillsets, and mindsets.
• Identify challenges in innovative leadership.
• Review my innovative leadership practices.

Week 10: Building Organizational Resiliency and Accountability

Learning Objectives for Week 10

• Describe strategies to increase organizational and staff accountability.
• Define resiliency.
• Identify the five core elements of resiliency.
• Describe your plan for developing your leadership skills.