Course Name: Taking the Lead: Skills for Unlocking the Power of Your Team

Leadership Pillar: Explore team dynamics.

Facilitator: Karen Palmer, Principal Consultant KLPalmer Consulting, LLC (Click here to learn more about Karen)

Format: In-Person – Colorado Mountain College (Edwards)

Dates: June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

Cost: $400* (VVP Members)/$525 (Public Price)

• *VVP member non-profit organizations receive a 40% discount. Must be a 501c3, in good standing with the VVP. Use Promo Code: VVWorksNP40 at checkout to redeem. 

Intended For: This program is designed for those currently in a leadership role or those aspiring to move into leadership who want to gain insight and skills inherent to developing a high-performing team. This may include front line workers, supervisors, coaches, administrators or those finding themselves responsible for achieving results through the work of others.

Course Description: This workshop leverages the Talent Insights assessment to reveal behavior styles, communication preferences, and internal motivations.  Participants will shape a leadership vision for themselves and create an action plan to achieve this vision. Interactive activities and discussions allow participants to practice new skills as well as build a network of colleagues in similar stages of their leadership journey.

Learning Outcomes:

• Increase confidence through self-awareness
• Establish a healthy team culture
• Utilize techniques of building high performing teams
• Employ higher levels of Emotional Intelligence

Session Schedule:

• Session 1: Building a Strong Foundation (June 7th, 9am – 1pm)
  • Leadership vs Management
  • Exploring personal leadership behaviors (DISC)
  • Adapting behavior to individuals and situations
• Session 2: Getting Results Through Engagement (June 14th, 9am – 1pm)
  • Stages of Team Development
  • Setting & managing clear expectations
  • Delivering and receiving performance feedback
• Session 3: Sustaining Momentum (June 21st, 9am – 1pm)
  • Tapping into intrinsic motivation
  • Developing Talent
  • Navigating Conflict
• Session 4: Leadership Visioning & Lunch (June 28th, 11am – pm)
  • Bringing it all together
  • Sharing your personal leadership vision
  • Plans moving forward