About LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE March 1-3, 2010

Where: The Days Inn & Conference Center Edmonton Airport, Leduc, AB

When: Arrive Sunday, February 28, 2010, Conference is March 1-3, 2010

Who: Facilitated by: Tracey Bridges. Tracy has a diploma in Early Childhood Development and has worked with children, families and practitioners for over 20 years. Her work has included childcare, family support, parental consulting and facilitation for professionals in the human services field. Tracy is the regional training coordinator at ECD Support Services, her role includes training, training development and program support.  Tracy’s love of laughter and people fuel her passion for the enhancement of positive lives for children and families.

What: Leadership Challenge

The Leadership Challenge – 
Day One (March 1, 2010)

Orienteering and Introductions

Introduction to KOUZES and POSNER LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

We will begin with an overview of the workshop by identifying expectations and potential outcomes from participants.  Review of material and format will take place. This workshop is an interactive exploration of your leadership strengths and potentials.

Introduce the LPI

·         Explain how the LPI was developed

·         Explain what it measures and what the scores mean.

·         Give participants time to review and reflect on their LPI.

Model the Way

Model the Way

 Model the Way and the two leadership practices. 

1.       Find your voice by clarifying your personal values

2.       Set the example by aligning actions with shared values.

Review the LPI of Model the Way.   

Participants take out their LPI and look at their LPIs.  Give them time to look at their answers and discuss at their table some of the insights they have.

Inspire a Shared Vision

Inspire a Shared Vision

 Inspire a Shared Vision and the two leadership practices. 

3.       Envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities

4.       Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations

Review the LPI of Inspire a Shared Vision. 

Participants take out their LPI and look at their LPIs.  Give them time to look at their answers and discuss at their table some of the insights they have.

The Leadership Challenge – 
Day Two (March 2, 2010)

Challenge the Process

Challenge the Process and the two leadership practices.

Challenge the Process and the two leadership practices

5.       Search for opportunities by seizing the initiative and by looking outward for innovative ways to improve.

6.       Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from experience.

Review the LPI of Challenge the Process. 

Participants take out their LPI and look at their LPIs.  Give them time to look at their answers and discuss at their table some of the insights they have.

Enabling Others to Act

Enable Others to Act

 Enabling Others to Act and the two leadership practices

7.       Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships.

8.       Strengthen others by increasing self-determination and developing competence

Review the LPI of Challenge the Process. 

Participants take out their LPI and look at their LPIs.  Give them time to look at their answers and discuss at their table some of the insights they have.

Encourage the Heart

Encourage the Heart

Introduce Encourage the Heart and the two leadership practices.  )

9.       Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence.

10.   Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community.

Review the LPI of Encourage the Heart.  (15 minutes)

Participants take out their LPI and look at their LPIs.  Give them time to look at their answers and discuss at their table some of the insights they have.

Committing

Sharing Our Vision Statements 

Participants have the opportunity to share their highlights, challenges and thoughts on their own unique and ideal vision for the future.

Individual Reflection

Participants will spend time reviewing their LPI’s and the information they have covered over the workshop and identify ONE leadership practice they want to focus on.

Committing

Participants clarify and communicate their values and visions and identify actions they can take to continue their development as leaders.

Evaluation and Certificates