Leadership Academy
SITUATION
Limited opportunities for child welfare leaders to engage in an ongoing leadership development program with access to coaching and mentorship opportunities.
INPUTS
Staff Consultants Funding
Department of Children and Families
Community-based Care Agencies & Network National Child Welfare Workforce Institute (NCWWI)
ASSUMPTIONS AND EXTERNAL INFLUENCES
Retention of Leadership Academy Coaches
Retention of Leadership Academy Participants
Organizational Support for Leaders in the Academy
PREPARATION
Identification of Training Facilitators
Identify cohort of leaders who will enroll in Leadership Academy
Review NCWWI curriculum to identify areas for any customization
Ongoing technical assistance from NCWWI
Identify and develop cadre of coaches to support the training/facilitation of the Leadership Academy
Prepare for the 360 Leadership Assessment by meeting with Butler Institute Team
ACTIVITIES
ACADEMY TRAINING
Cohort of leaders go through synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities
Deliver 360 Leadership Assessment for all participants
Prepare organization to support participation and project development linked to the Alliance for Workforce Enhancement (AWE) goal for the district
Deliver training series with online, synchronous, asynchronous and applied coaching leadership practice
Post-coaching for 6 months after Leadership Academy ends
OUTCOMES
Increased understanding of leadership style and impact through 360 Leadsership Assessment
Increased leadership preparation and self-efficacy
Enhancement of leadership strengths through ongoing coaching and mentorship
Improved competency to implement change projects/initiatives and address emergent obstacles or challenges
IMPACT
A cohort of leaders with advanced skills and competencies that contribute to a specific change project/initiative aimed at organizational enhancement and a more inclusive work environment.