Schedule‚ Goals‚ and Objectives
The goals for the Leadership Institute are to—
- Introduce the basics of effective leadership within the organization.
- Provide the tools you will need to develop your leadership skills.
- Guide you in creating your own leadership mission.
There is no webinar during the Introductory Week, but you will engage with other participants, watch a video, and complete and submit a worksheet.
*Delivery #1: Application Closed.
**Delivery #2:
Application opens on April 12, 2021.
Introductory Week
Delivery #1*
- January 25, 2021 (no webinar)
Delivery #2**
- May 3, 2021 (no webinar)
Week 1: Elements of Leadership
Delivery #1*
- 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.
- February 4, 2021
Delivery #2**
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.
- May 13, 2021
Learning Objectives for Week 1
- Identify your basic leadership values.
- Examine characteristics that provide the foundation of leadership.
- Describe the shared leadership model.
- Explain the differences between managing and leading.
- Discuss action strategies that promote ethical behaviors within victim services.
- Self-assess your individual leadership strengths and development areas.
- Begin to develop a personal leadership strategy.
Week 2: Emotional Intelligence
Delivery #1*
- 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.
- February 11, 2021
Delivery #2**
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.
- May 20, 2021
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
Delivery #1*
- 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.
- February 18, 2021
Delivery #2**
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.
- May 27, 2021
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
Delivery #1*
- 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.
- February 25, 2021
Delivery #2**
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.
- June 3, 2021
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 Cultural Humility
Delivery #1*
- 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.
- March 4, 2021
Delivery #2**
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.
- June 10, 2021
Learning Objectives for Week 5
- Examine the role of culture in your life.
- Explain the importance of cultural humility.
- Discuss the dynamics of unearned power and privilege.
- Apply strategies to practice cultural humility as a leader.
Week 6: Feedback and Conflict Resolution
Delivery #1*
- 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.
- March 11, 2021
Delivery #2**
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.
- June 17, 2021
Learning Objectives for Week 6
- Define feedback and explain why it is important.
- Review the guidelines for effective feedback.
- Describe how to apply the guidelines for effective feedback to achieve a win/win result.
- Describe different methods for conflict resolution.
Week 7: Organizational Values, Vision, and Mission
Delivery #1*
- 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.
- March 18, 2021
Delivery #2**
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.
- June 24, 2021
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
Delivery #1*
- 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.
- March 25, 2021
Delivery #2**
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.
- July 1, 2021
Learning Objectives for Week 8
- Explain change and transition.
- Guide and support the change process in your organization.
Week 9: Best Practices in Innovative Leadership
Delivery #1*
- 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.
- April 1, 2021
Delivery #2**
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.
- July 8, 2021
Learning Objectives for Week 9
- Describe who in your organization can contribute to innovative thinking.
- Identify ways to support innovative thinking in your organization.
- Explain why innovative thinking is beneficial to nonprofit growth and development.
- Empower your organization to think innovatively.
Week 10: Building Organizational Resiliency and Accountability
Delivery #1*
- 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.
- April 8, 2021
Delivery #2**
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.
- July 15, 2021
Learning Objectives for Week 10
- Define resiliency.
- Identify the five core elements of resiliency.
- Describe strategies to increase organizational and staff accountability.
- Describe your plan for developing your leadership skills.