Leading self, leading others
Former title: Communication Skills for Managers
This program’s unique “leading self” focus is designed to help you deepen your understanding of how to be an effective leader and communicator from the inside out. Become more self-aware, as you choose to improve your emotional intelligence. Use communication as an extension of your personal, self-regulated interpersonal and leadership choices.
Note: early registration is advised for this popular program.
“This program has tremendous value for new and more senior managers working with diverse teams and individuals. It provides a great chance to expand your managerial toolkit and grow yourself so you can foster a high-performing team and organization.”
Leading Organizational Behaviour
Tracey Gurton challenges participants to make the work world a better place
Who is this for?
This program is suitable for any manager who wants to communicate and lead more effectively
Benefits for you
- Uncover and define your own leadership and communication style
- Understand how your actions and words affect others
- Open communication channels through empathy and active listening
- Recognize what motivates others and communicate to them according to their needs
- Inspire people by appealing to their values
- Deliver helpful and supportive feedback, and seek feedback for oneself
“The program had a great outline and relevant material. Tracey did an amazing job teaching and keeping the class interesting.”
Program content
Day One
- Connecting emotional intelligence, personal leadership and communication
- EQ foundations and what matters most
- Focus and self-awareness
- The communication process and individual differences
- Emotional self-regulation
- The importance of humility
Day Two
- Power and its effects, refining power
- Motivating yourself and others
- Giving and receiving effective feedback
- Developing and communicating empathy
- Social skills and integrity
- How to make a difference
Special features
This program is designed to develop real-world skills while deepening your self-awareness. It employs a dynamic mix of group discussions, activity-based development and feedback to help you reach your potential.
Program leader
Tracey Gurton
Upcoming offerings
For financial assistance opportunities, please refer to Financial Assistance, Scholarships and Team Rates .
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Contact a learning advisor for more details.
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Get in touch
604.822.8400 or 1.800.618.3932
exec.ed@sauder.ubc.caVisit our contact page for more information.
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