EMD ELP 2023

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Module 1:TheAGILE Leader

Module 2: Multi-Rater Assessment Interpretation

Module 3: LeadingThrough Others

Module 4: Leading Change

Module 5: Leading Without Authority

Module 6: Leading theTeam

Module 7: Leading Strategically

Capstone: Pecha Kucha

Congratulations on your selection to the Emerging Leader Program (ELP).This experience was designed for professionals like you to provide exposure to key leadership competencies with consideration of the challenges of leading in a complex and dynamic organization.This course outline brochure will provide you with information about what you can expect over the next nine months including course overviews, learning outcomes, and any pre-module work requirements. Be sure to keep this brochure handy and follow along as your leadership journey takes place. In addition, please make sure you bookmark the MSTeams ELPchannel, and switch your notifications on, to keep up-to-date on program materials and course content

This is a vILT session. vILT stands for Virtual Instructor

Led Training – a highly interactive and participative learning event. This is not eLearning nor a Webinar, but a very engaging and active development process. Therefore, come to the sessions prepared to be involved in open discussions, work in breakout groups, do presentations, argue and debate with your cohort colleagues, be called on by name to contribute and, most importantly, learn something new and have some fun!

All modules take place using Zoom. The URL for all modules is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/873845 00546

● Find a quiet and comfortable space without interruptions or background noise and with a good internet connection

● Make sure you have a working microphone and speakers (or headset), and webcam

● Take opportunities offered to network and engage with  other participants

● Be ready to engage and respond openly to facilitators

● Log off from your emails and check your mobile is on silent

● Grab yourself a tea or coffee and enjoy the modules!

MODULE 1:TheA.G.I.L.E Leader

• Learning what it means to be anA.G.I.L.E. leader

• Making the shift from leader to manager to individual contributor seamlessly and thoughtfully

PREPARE FOR MODULE 1: TheA.G.I.L.E Leader

• Read the article: “15 Key QualitiesThat DefineAn 'Agile' Leader”

• Complete your leader interviews and manager meeting

download the instructions and worksheet here

• Watch the video below: “TheTop Qualities of anAgile Leader

MODULE 2: Multi-Rater Assessment Interpretation

• Examine your multi-rater report and understand how to interpret the results

• Create some action items and identify areas of development to focus on

PREPARE FOR MODULE 2: Multi-Rater Assessment Interpretation

• Read: First 50 pages of Travis Bradberry’s & Jean Greaves’ book “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” which you will find on the Talent Smart portal

• Complete your Emotional Intelligence Multi-Rater Assessment

• What the video “6 Steps to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence” below

MODULE 3: LeadingThrough

Others

• Analyze situational leadership opportunities where coaching and/or delegation can provide development and direction for direct reports and team members

• Coaching without authority: understanding how to coach in situations where coachees are peers and managers

• Discover the power of great coaching questions, how to truly listen to the answers and deploy a coaching process for in-the-moment coaching

PREPARE FOR MODULE 3: LeadingThrough Others

• Read the article: “How Great CoachesAsk, Listen, and Empathize”

• Watch the video below: “Stop Managing, Start Leading”

MODULE 4: Leading Change

• What is the change curve and how does it work

• Learn about the ‘Marathon Effect” and what this tells us about change fatigue

• Examine each phase of the change curve and what the role of the leader is to move people from ‘elation/shock’to ‘acceptance’

PREPARE FOR MODULE 4: Leading Change

• Read the article: “5 Behaviors of Leaders Who Embrace Change”

• Watch the video below: “Change Management vs Change Leadership”

MODULE 5: Leading without Authority

• Outlining the need to lead across boundaries

• Identifying the key players and creating a Power Map

• Exploring difficulties associated with leading without positional power

• Understand what decisions need to be made and identify the decision rights of each collaborator

PREPARE FOR MODULE 5 : Leading withoutAuthority

• Read the article: “Exerting Leadership Without Authority”

• Watch the video below: “Leading with Influence:The 6 Power Bases”

MODULE 6: LeadingTeams

• What is the difference between a team and group?

• What are the primary team dynamics and the psychology behind these dynamics?

• What are the stages of team formation?

• Why do teams enter in the ‘storming’ phase?

• What can the leader do to move the team from stage-to-stage?

• What are the six PESTLE factors that can disrupt the team’s development?

PREPARE FOR MODULE 5: LeadingTeams

• Read the article: “Nine WaysTo BuildAMore CollaborativeTeam”

• Watch the video below: “Tuckman Model: Understanding the Stages ofTeam Formation”

MODULE 7: Leading Strategically

• Learn about the four lenses of strategic mapping

• Learn how to create a strategic map and make the interconnections between elements within each lens

• Practice telling the story of the strategic map allowing all those involved to understand their role in the strategic implementation

PREPARE FOR MODULE 7: Leading Strategically

• Read the article: “Six Steps to Communicating Strategic Priorities Effectively”

• Watch the video below: “How to Improve Strategic Thinking”

CAPSTONE: Pecha Kucha

Pecha Kucha is a philosophy. It’s a methodology. It’s definitely a paradigm shift for you regarding how you approach and prepare a presentation. It’s 20 slides auto-timed for 20-seconds per slide. So your presentation will last no longer (or shorter) than 6-minutes and 40-seconds.

PREPARE FOR CAPSTONE: Pecha Kucha

• Read the article: “What is a Pecha Kucha Presentation?”

• Watch the video below: “TopTips for Pecha Kucha Presenters”