LBB 2023 Flipbook

Congratulations on attending the Leading Beyond Boundaries Program. This experience was designed for professionals like you to provide greater exposure to key people and team leadership competencies with consideration of the challenges of leading in a complex and dynamic environment. This course outline brochure will provide you with information about what you can expect over the next four months including course objectives, learning outcomes, and any pre-module work requirements. Be sure to keep this brochure handy and follow along as your development journey takes place.

This is a vILT program. 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 and coaching take place using Zoom.

● 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!

MS TEAMS CHANNEL

Your place to connect and share

You have access to a dedicated MS Teams channel that contains all pre work materials, job-aids, supplemental videos, podcasts, plus additional articles and resources relevant to the topics being studied. In addition, you will be asked to upload post-session assignments you complete to the MS Teams Channel for facilitator feedback and peer review.

Most importantly, being a commons, you are encouraged to send further resources (that you find interesting and relevant) to the facilitator for review and upload to the site, thereby creating a community feel to the MS Teams channel.

1-on-1 Coaching

You will each receive four, 1-hour coaching sessions. The coaching sessions will focus on takeaways and action items related to module content in addition to your reflections and action items associated with your 360⁰ assessment. In addition, the purpose of these coaching sessions is to help identify and work on areas of development, set and reach leadership goals, help to improve self-awareness, and provide valuable insight into your strengths. Topics discussed during the coaching sessions may include how to improve leadership skills, provide insight into how to navigate difficult conversations, or develop a better understanding of organizational dynamics.

Book your first coaching session by clicking here.

Book your first coaching session by clicking here.

(First coaching session takes place between April 10 and April 19)

Session 1 Assessment Interpretation

During this one-hour session, we will cover how to interpret the results of your 360-degree assessment. We will also identify areas of improvement and how to develop a plan of action to address any areas of concern. In addition, we will use the results of the assessment as a tool to measure progress and set personal objectives. The goal of this short vILT session is to be able effectively to interpret the results of your 360-degree assessment and use the results to help you establish clear leadership development goals, which we will then work on further during our one-on-one coaching sessions.

PRE-SESSION WORK

• Watch the short video below to learn more about the assessment interpretation process. Make sure you have your assessment with you while watching the video.

The Art of Strategic Communication

• Understand the role of senior leadership in the communication of organizational strategies

• Learn how to develop a Strategy Map, simplify the complex (‘simplicate’), and involve the wider team in strategic development

PRE-SESSION WORK

• Read the article: Change is a Necessity: Here’s Why Strategic Communication is Key

• Capture the details of a strategy/project/strategic initiative you or your team are working on now using this worksheet

• Watch the video below

Session 3

Exploring the Leadership

Pipeline: Contributing at a Higher Level

• Understand the challenges associated with moving through the leadership pipeline

• Learning how to think beyond the role

• Building a strategic thinking mindset

PRE-SESSION WORK

• Read the article: How Managers Become Leaders

• Capture thoughts and recollections of moving through the leadership pipeline using this worksheet

• Watch the video below