Preparing People to Step Up in Challenging Times

• 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

• 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

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. 

For financial assistance opportunities, please refer to Financial Assistance, Scholarships and Team Rates .