Leadershifting: Virtual Professional Development Series
Welcome to the fall 2024 Leadershifting: Virtual Professional Development Series! In today's dynamic educational environment, leading from the middle isn't just helpful—it's essential. We know community colleges face unique challenges that require innovative leadership from every level. We also know that many mid-level professionals feel underprepared to effectively influence and lead change.
Are you ready to enhance your leadership skills and drive meaningful change at your institution? Imagine being the catalyst that leads from the middle, contributing to real progress and effective teamwork.
Our workshop series is grounded in research on effective leadership and the Leading from the Middle (LFM) curriculum. It draws insights from LFM alumni who are actively engaged in initiatives related to social and racial justice and student success at their institutions.
Each workshop is designed to offer practical, actionable leadership training. Our goal is to equip community college professionals with essential leadership skills and knowledge that enable them to make a significant impact, from clarifying their values to navigating resistance.
Benefits of participation include the following:
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Acquiring practical leadership skills tailored to the challenges of community colleges.
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Developing strategies to effectively influence change and foster teamwork.
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Strengthening your ability to navigate challenges and drive student success initiatives.
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Learning from peers from colleges across the state.
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Gaining tools you can use to lead from the middle.
Take Action
Sign up today for Leadershifting: Virtual Professional Development Series. Choose individual workshops, a series of three, or commit to all six for the full transformative experience. We recommend that you take workshops 3 and 4 together, but this is not required.
Details
The workshops are held weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, from October 15 to November 19. They are designed as interactive learning experiences that encourage active participation.
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your leadership skills. Enroll now to secure your spot and start your journey toward impactful leadership!
Registration Fees:
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Type
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Cost
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Individual Workshop (member)
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$175
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Individual Workshop (non-member)
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$220
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Package of 3 Workshops (member)
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$450
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Package of 3 Workshops (non-member)
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$560
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Package of 6 Workshops (member)
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$840
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Package of 6 Workshops (non-member)
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$1050
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Paying for professional learning opportunities can sometimes be challenging. Find some suggestions for potential funding sources for attending this workshop series.
Start your leadership journey by reaffirming your core values—the North Star that guides your behaviors and decision-making.
Description
In this workshop, you will clarify what you stand for and believe, providing a strong foundation for courageous and authentic leadership. This clarity will empower you to lead effectively, even when you are the lone voice.
Learning Outcomes
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Reaffirm your values and purpose.
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Uncover examples of how your actions align with your values in personal and professional contexts.
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Learn to clearly communicate your values to others.
Harness the power of influence, whether or not you have a formal leadership title.
Description
Explore the difference between power and influence and learn key elements of effective influencing skills. Understand your role as an influencer and develop strategies to inspire and persuade others.
Learning Outcomes
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Articulate why influence is important.
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Understand the key elements of effective influencing skills.
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Assess your current influencing capabilities.
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Identify opportunities to develop effective influencing skills.
Transform a group of individuals into a cohesive and high-performing team.
Description
Learn about the stages of team development and your role in guiding your team through these phases. Understand team dynamics and develop insights to foster collaboration and success.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand team dynamics and factors contributing to cohesion or division.
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Explore stages of team development and their significance.
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Clarify your role in guiding a team through development phases.
Transform a group of individuals into a cohesive and high-performing team.
Description
Explore how strength-based factors contribute to team dynamics and success across various stages of team development. Gain insights into your leadership role in guiding teams through these phases while emphasizing trust as a foundational element for high-performing teams.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand how strength-based factors drive team dynamics and success across development stages.
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Gain insights into effective leadership in guiding teams through phases.
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Recognize trust as essential for high-performing teams.
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Develop strategies to leverage strengths, enhance collaboration, and improve team performance.
Master the core skills of effective leadership: listening and asking powerful questions.
Description
Deepen your listening skills and learn to engage people in creative conversations. Practice the GROW conversation framework to explore potential and opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
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Identify your listening style and levels of listening.
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Understand and deepen listening skills.
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Describe the benefits of powerful questions.
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Practice using the GROW conversation framework.
Engage resistance to foster a culture of positive change.
Description
Learn about different resistance personas and strategies for effectively addressing resistance. Enhance your skills to foster collaboration and buy-in.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand the nature of and reasons behind resistance to change.
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Identify and categorize resistance behaviors.
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Develop strategies to engage and address resistance.
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Enhance communication and influence skills.