Who is this for?
- Team leaders or managers who want to prepare their staff to take on extra responsibilities
- As the content affects multiple people in your department/organization, co-attendance with your key team members is highly encouraged
Benefits for you
- Prepare team members to take on a leadership role—and the accountability that comes with it
- Build people’s commitment to follow through on their new responsibilities
- Establish credibility and influence from “within the ranks”
- Get people the support they need to lead and manage others
- Assist others in managing the stress that arises from increased work pressures
- Help yourself and others adapt to rapidly shifting conditions
Program content
Pre-Program Assessment (self-directed)
- Getting clear on accountability, as a leader and team member
- Identifying leadership potential
Program Sessions
Preparing People to Lead Themselves
- Preparing for the challenge of new leadership
- Identifying support (mentors, champions, networking)
- Seizing opportunities to step up and lead
- Leading people through uncertain times
- Managing stress and maintaining morale
- Leading with persuasion and influence
Building Talents for Team Leadership
- Pivoting from staff member to leader
- Establishing leadership credibility
- Navigating politics at speed
- Managing people in teams, virtually and in-person
- Using facilitation skills to drive results
Understanding Business Leadership
- Identifying immediate and future business challenges
- Clarifying current or revised unit and business goals
- Managing changing timelines
- Adapting to new business models
- Assessing risk and spotting opportunity
- Sensitivity with high-level information
Special features
You will receive a Readiness Checklist of things to consider when preparing people to step up to a higher level of responsibility.
Program leader

Amy Stanley
Upcoming Sessions
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For financial assistance opportunities, please refer to Financial Assistance, Scholarships and Team Rates .

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