Description
This workshop will guide newly appointed leaders in developing their own leadership strategies to effectively advance their work and benefit the organization. Participants will gain insights, tools, and practical techniques to navigate their roles with confidence and clarity. Participants will explore various aspects of leadership, including aligning with organizational vision, team dynamics, day-to-day responsibilities, and maintaining balance and sustainability.
Instructor
Denise Relf, MPA (she/her/hers) is the owner of Never Stop Growing Coaching & Consulting. Denise earned her Master of Public Affairs and Administration in 2009 from Metropolitan College of New York. Since then, Denise has co-created and launched New York City’s first Motivational Interviewing Labs for NYC Administration of Children’s Services (NYC ACS). While at NYC ACS, she served as a major contributor and advisor during the launch of two multi-million-dollar initiatives. Some of her work on those initiatives included: creating adult learning programs for staff development, facilitating, creating train–the–trainer processes, and serving as lead on the agency’s shift towards the incorporation of motivational interviewing and coaching into their Division of Child Welfare and Division of Juvenile Justice. After starting her own coaching and consulting practice in 2020, Denise went on to partner with social service organizations, faculty from the University of Maryland, and NYC school-based support organizations providing training support in motivational interviewing and coaching.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
5:50 pm – 6:00 pm Log On
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Aligning with Organizational Vision
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Welcome and introductions
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Understanding organizational vision and mission
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Aligning personal goals with organizational objectives
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Small Group discussion
7:30 pm – 7:45 pm Break
7:45 pm – 9:15 pm
Collaboration and Growth
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Enhancing team collaboration skills
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Strategic leadership planning
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Self-reflection and leadership development
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Cultivating a learning culture
Closing Remarks
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Summary of key takeaways
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Q&A and feedback
9:15 pm Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Define the organizational vision and mission, identify key cultural elements, analyze their influence on decision-making, and apply them to a provided case study.
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Demonstrate active listening, effective contribution, and conflict resolution within team settings, utilizing the provided case study as a basis for collaboration.
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Develop, assess risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of a strategic plan for a given project, using the provided job description as a foundation for strategic planning.
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Assess personal leadership traits, set SMART goals, and implement strategies for improvement, utilizing the job vision and mission from the case study to develop their own SMART goals.
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Propose, encourage, and measure the impact of learning initiatives on organizational growth, drawing insights from the case study to develop recommendations for fostering a learning culture within their own contexts.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Northouse, P. G. (2019). Leadership: Theory and practice (8th ed.). SAGE Publications.
Mind Tools. (n.d.). Leadership skills: Developing the skills you need to lead. Retrieved from https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_41.htm
Kri, S., Scott, D., & Scott, D. (2021). A Thematic Literature Review about Academic Leadership Development. Research in Educational Administration & Leadership, 6(2), 378-430
Kotter, J. P. (2019). Leading Change. Harvard Business Review Press.
Goleman, D., Boyatzis, R., & McKee, A. (2017). Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press.
Davenport, T. H., & Brooks, J. D. (2017). The Rise of AI Makes Emotional Intelligence More Important. Harvard Business Review.
Brown, B. (2018). Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Random House.
Avolio, B. J., & Yammarino, F. J. (2020). Transformational and charismatic leadership: The road ahead. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing
Deloitte. (2021). Elevating the Workforce Experience: The Growth Relationship.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On October 23, 2024, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
