PowerUp 2023

PowerUp 2023 COURSE OUTLINE

WELCOME

PROGRAM OVERVIEW Module 1: The Art of Building Trust Module 2: Coaching for Results Module 3: Embracing and Navigating Change

Congratulations on your selection to the PowerUp Leadership Development program. 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 four 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.

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE

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PROGRAM COMPONENTS

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MICROLEARNING

Following each module, you will be provided access to relevant microlearning courses, which you can complete on a laptop, tablet, or cellphone.

The microlearning offers three-to-five-minute engagements that refreshes your memory of the content covered during the module, motivates thinking around real-time application of the learning, and provides suggestions for further resources to deepen your understanding of the topic.

Microlearning courses are highly interactive including quizzes, mix-and-match activities, free-form text entry, videos, and gamification to make each session fun and engaging.

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Following each module you will be provided access to the Digital Commons, which provides extra reading, videos, and the course materials to download. In addition, you will be able to upload your intersession assignments directly through the Digital Commons for facilitator feedback.

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Prior to the first module, you will complete a customized and tailored 270-degree leadership assessment covering the competencies and objectives of the program. This assessment will be retaken five months following the conclusion of the last module so you can assess your level of development and highlight areas for further development.

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In addition, post each module, a Level 1 assessment will be sent to you for completion with a Level 2 assessment provided two months following the conclusion of the final module. In addition, you will join a reconnect vILT, where you will be able to discuss what you have learned, how you have applied that learning, and the behavior change that has occurred.

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 session 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!

The session takes place using Zoom (meeting link is in your calendar invitation) •

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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 session! © 2020 Starfish vILT

MODULE 1: The Art of Building Trust with Empathy and Listening Trust is the foundation for building strong teams, creating a positive work culture, and producing results. Research has shown that, for some organizations, it takes an average of 89 weeks to execute transformational change within their companies, and an average 39 of those weeks were a direct result of mistrust.

Objectives: ●

Explore why it is important to build trust in the workplace

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Examine the role of psychological safety and trust building, specifically with hybrid teams

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Understand what creates and destroys trust: the Trust Equation

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Explore the role emotional intelligence plays in building trust and how to show genuine empathy when listening and responding to team members and colleagues

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Learn steps to regain trust if it has been lost

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PREPARE FOR MODULE 1: The Art of Building Trust with Empathy and Listening • Read the article: What Psychological Safety Looks Like in a Hybrid Workplace • Complete this three question worksheet (so we can better understand your needs regarding this topic) • Watch the video below:

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MODULE 2: Coaching for Results 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, and over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective communication skills. his module provides you with the core skills in order to realize the benefits of developing a coaching culture with your team.

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Learn what coaching is

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Understand how coaching differs from other forms of development

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Define who should and should not be coached

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Explore the key skills of coaching: questioning, listening, following a reliable process

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Learn how to hold a coaching conversation using the GROW model

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Practice 1-on-1 coaching

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PREPARE FOR MODULE 2: Coaching for Results

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Read the article: Every Manager Needs to Practice Two Types of Coaching

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Complete this three question worksheet (so we can better understand your needs regarding this topic)

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Watch the video below:

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MODULE 3: Embracing and Navigating Change As leaders, we have attended many programs that help us manage and lead change, but we often forget that we, as leaders, are not immune to the impacts and emotions of the change process. This module explores the personal and emotional responses to change and provides concrete ideas of how to manage individual reactions to the changed state while still helping others to navigate the change curve and avoid change fatigue.

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Explore why change is necessary

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Understand the emotional rollercoaster of change

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Learn how to embrace change and prioritize emotions

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Explore a leader’s role in helping others navigate change

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Understand what leads to change fatigue and how to guard against it

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Learn how to build tenacity and resilience in order to remain productive during change events: raise you ambiguity threshold

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PREPARE FOR MODULE 3: Embracing and Navigating Change

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Read the article: 5 Behaviors of Leaders Who Embrace Change

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Complete this three question worksheet (so we can better understand your needs regarding this topic)

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Watch the video below:

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