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Foundations in Leadership

Six new short workshops filled with tips and tools to help you succeed in your new leadership role.

These six workshops explore the most common issues and challenges faced by leaders today and give you tools to deal with these challenges effectively. You can take all six workshops for a well-rounded foundation or pick the specific workshops that address your biggest challenges. Take a minimum of four workshops and receive a Boise State Certificate in Foundations in Leadership.

The Workshops:

Transitioning to Your New Role

Wednesday, December 1, 2009, 7:30 - 9:30 AM

When many of us are promoted into a leadership position, we may be trained on the "meat and potatoes" of the job - what numbers we need to make, how to schedule, how to manage the costs, etc. What's often missing is how to make the shift from being one of the team members to the new leader. This workshop will reveal the four essential behaviors that you will need to adopt in order to fill the role of a new leader.

Dealing with Complications in Communication

Wednesday, December 1, 2009, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

You may have explained the process or procedure many times only to find they still don't get it. This workshop will explore some of the roadblocks that keep us from clear communication and offer proven tools we can use to clear things up.

Turning Your Group into a Team

Wednesday, December 1, 2009, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Learn how to unify your team into a real team rather than a group of people who just happen to work the same hours or on the same project. Explore the ABC's of bringing your team together and working through the rough spots along the way.

Managing Performance - Setting Goals and Expectations

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:30 - 9:30 AM

The first step to managing and improving your employees' performance is to set clear goals and expectations. This workshop will introduce you to a tool (SMART goals) that will not only help you spell out those goals and expectations, but also give you a guide for measuring your employees' performance results.

Managing Performance - Coaching for Results

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Once your employees know what's expected of them, then receiving effective coaching is the key to achieving their goals. This workshop looks at what, when, and how to coach. You will also practice a technique for coaching a difficult situation.

Communicating Persuasively

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Often being an effective leader has more to do with persuading than leading. You must be able to convincingly present your case to your manager as well as your team. In this workshop, we will use marketing examples of persuasion (cheesy, but effective) and learn how to polish this overt technique into a useful tool that you can use in both your written and oral communication.

Benefits of Attending:

Gain insights into why people react, think, and communicate as they do. Through group discussions and activities, you will uncover ways to improve communication, build teamwork, teach, train, and supervise more effectively.

Who Should Attend:

First time leaders or those aspiring to be leaders including supervisors, team leads, shift leads, and key personnel. Equally relevant for experienced leaders who want to brush up or review leadership basics.

Dates/Times:

Check out the convenient schedules listed above for each workshop.

Presenter:

Linda Yordy, Supervisor of Instruction, Boise State Center for Professional Development

Location:

Boise State Campus

Fees:

$49.99 per person per workshop, includes all materials and parking.

*Sign up for 3 workshops and get the 4th workshop free!

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Contact Us For More Information

Center for Professional Development, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1660

Phone: (208) 426-3861

Email: cpdinfo@boisestate.edu

Reviewed: November 18, 2009