Success, effectiveness and fulfillment in today’s fast-paced, team-based, global work environments require a well developed ability to connect with others and build relationships. Understanding oneself is at the heart of this ability and central to effective workplace relationships, leadership and influence.
In this program, your focus will be on developing a greater self awareness and a more profound understanding of your impact on other people, through the integrated use of Gestalt core concepts such as Awareness, Optimism, Presence and the Cycle of Experience. The learning will include tools, self-assessments and practices designed to develop core skills that are essential to leadership, and to building your performance, effectiveness and resilience in today’s complex, fast-moving organizations.
This Leading Self program emphasizes the practical application of Gestalt core concepts rather than just focusing on theory. Through active participation, you will learn and practice the skills that are central to achieving personal awareness, connecting with others, managing stress, collaborating, demonstrating presence and embracing an optimistic stance.
This program is a prerequisite for all other GISC leadership programs. Why a prerequisite? Because we have identified the most vital competencies for your professional success and designed training that will enhance your ability to apply and build on these essential skills and values.
Benefits
As a participant in this program you will:
- Learn about yourself in profound new ways
- Increase awareness of your leadership strengths and how to leverage them
- Explore the powerful 5Dynamics energy model for work, learning, and collaboration
- Develop insight and clarity about how to manage your natural energy at work
- Increase your ability to be intentional and effective in the choices you make
- Develop new understanding of your impact on others
- Develop your leadership presence
- Create a plan for continuing your leadership journey
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This program is for individual contributors, valued professionals, emerging and experienced leaders, and others wishing to learn the fundamentals of relational leadership practice. The program will help anyone in a leadership role or preparing for leadership gain self-awareness and the personal tools necessary for building strong professional relationships and set the foundation for further skill development.
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This program is for individual contributors, valued professionals, emerging and experienced leaders, and others wishing to learn the fundamentals of relational leadership practice. The program will help anyone in a leadership role or preparing for leadership gain self-awareness and the personal tools necessary for building strong professional relationships and set the foundation for further skill development.
This program is a prerequisite for each of the core GISC leadership programs.
Special Note
*Massachusetts organizations: 100% tuition reimbursement is available for organizations with fewer than 100 employees & 50% tuition reimbursement is available for organizations with more than 100 employees. Click here for information about how to apply for these grants from the state.
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"Already a seasoned professional, I moved to a new area and faced many challenges adjusting to changes in my personal and professional life. The Skills for Influential Leadership class helped me reevaluate the value and skills I bring to the table. I left the three-day program with renewed interest in collaboration and problem solving as well as a renewed sense of confidence. I can’t wait to go back to another program."
Sheila Hoogeboom, MEd, Director of Business & Credit Programs
Community Development Partnership
Sheila Hoogeboom, MEd, Director of Business & Credit Programs
Community Development Partnership
"This program was a big help for me. I learned a lot about myself and several simple tools that improved my ability to work with and lead others on my team as well as my clients. I learned how to recognize and set aside some of my own assumptions about people and the challenges we were facing. This has allowed me to see new opportunities and solutions for moving my organization forward.”
Daniel Clark, Program Director, AmericaSpeaks
Daniel Clark, Program Director, AmericaSpeaks
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