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3 hours

Leading Within Your Organization

Understand your organization, understand the role of corporate units, understand decision making and governance, aligning to organizational priorities.

28 January 2025

3 hours, 01:00 PM EST - 04:00 PM EST

Online

  • $399.00 incl. Tax
Registration not available

4 March 2025

3 hours, 01:00 PM EST - 04:00 PM EST

Online

  • $399.00 incl. Tax
Registration not available
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Description

Program Overview:

This advanced course is designed for frontline leaders looking to deepen their understanding of their organization’s structure, culture, and strategic priorities. Participants will learn to effectively navigate organizational processes, align team goals with corporate objectives, and optimize resource management. The curriculum combines theoretical insights with practical applications, fostering skills in planning, decision-making, and leveraging organizational dynamics for enhanced team performance.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

  • Identify and utilize resources to understand the goals and priorities of their organization.
  • Broaden their perspective to better integrate their team within the larger organizational context.
  • Recognize their role and influence in organizational decision-making processes.
  • Appreciate the impact of organizational culture on team dynamics and performance.
  • Develop effective strategies for planning and managing their team’s work in alignment with organizational objectives.

Course Content:

1. Understanding Your Organization:

    • Overview of organizational processes and decision-making roles.
    • Exploration of organizational culture and its influence on team behavior and performance.
    • Insights into corporate goals and priorities, and how these align with team operations.

2. Leading Your Team Within the Organization:

    • Strategies for managing team dynamics within the broader organizational context.
    • Techniques for enhancing organizational influence and achieving results through quality management.
    • Best practices for setting and achieving team priorities that support departmental and organizational objectives.

Core Skills for Effective Leadership:

Effective Feedback Delivery: Providing clear, constructive, and motivational feedback in various contexts.
Difficult Conversations: Managing challenging discussions with sensitivity and assertiveness.
Performance Coaching: Using coaching methods to enhance individual and team performance.
Progress Tracking: Monitoring performance improvements following feedback to ensure actionable results.

Teaching Methods:

This course employs a variety of instructional techniques tailored to adult learning needs, including:
Interactive Lectures: Delivering foundational knowledge on organizational understanding and strategic alignment.
Workshops and Group Exercises: Engaging participants in practical activities to apply learned concepts in real-world scenarios.
Role-Playing and Simulations: Providing hands-on experience in navigating complex organizational dynamics.

Duration:

3 hours, including short breaks for optimal engagement and knowledge retention.

This program is essential for frontline leaders who aim to effectively lead their teams in alignment with organizational values and goals. It equips them with the necessary tools to understand and influence the broader corporate environment, enhancing their effectiveness and the performance of their teams.