Strategic Development Group Course Desc.pdf

1 December, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

All classes listed below share the following characteristics:

Recommended Class Size: 30 Participants Delivery Method: In-Person or Virtual

Duration: 4 Hours (this can be adapted to fit your time constraints) Cost: $2950.00

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All courses can be customized to fit the needs of your organization.

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The list of topics below are customized given consultation regarding existing needs at the time of delivery. Each topic nests well within any given vision, mission and or set of learning objectives. Also, any relevant current events are incorporated to ensure content is timely and maximizes individual learning, group facilitation and generalizable skills and abilities. We are well prepared to develop additional materials, yet the 40 topics listed are a representative sample from which to select.

Topics:

1. Efficacy – yours, mine and ours

2. Finding and leveraging strengths

3. Yet – learning and growth – a mindset

4. Managing isn’t necessarily leading – doing things right and doing the right thing

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5. Why is it important to understand Joshua Aronson, Claude M. Steele, Yvette Jackson, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and the Meghalaya Living Bridges

6. Engaging with 5 types of data to ensure continuous process improvement and systemic sustainability

7. The worth and the work of vision, mission, collective agreements, goals and benchmarks

8. The power of the exit interview

9. The questions that must be asked and answered – self, product, program, organization, etc.

10. Fidelity - measuring adult effort and Self-Monitoring

11. Trust: Self/Others

12. Equity focused conversations

13. Engaging Stakeholders – the community

14. Recruitment, Onboarding and Retention

15. Culturally Responsive Leadership

16. AI – not that AI – the Active Implementation AI

17. When microaggressions move from ignorance to awareness

18. Anti-racism, whiteness – what’s to learn

19. Courage and Conversations

20. Progressive Discipline

21. Purpose and Timelines

22. Professional Learning Communities

23. Coach

24. Diversity

25. Colonialism and Historic Trauma

26. Leadership Teams – Yes, there is a rubric

27. Competency and Confidence – Building Personal, Personnel and Organizational

Capacity

28. Targets need more than sight alignment and sight picture – BRASS

29. Technology

30. Budgeting

31. “Actuarializing” – Risk Management

32. Racial Equity Detours

33. Competency-Based Evaluation

34. Depth of Knowledge in Leading

35. Analyzing Data – A Process

36. Integration

37. Practice Profiles

38. Action planning, action plan, action…

39. Evidence – Just the Facts

40. The Science of Active Implementation (NIRN)

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Each topic is developed with fidelity to the ETR Design for Learning. Specifically, in accordance with ETR Design for Learning, we will:

• Understand and communicate learning targets (outcomes) and their connection to needs

• The bulleted list above ensures sufficient time is allotted given the learning level desired

• An often overlooked, yet essential element is pre-assessment to gather baseline data from which to measure a scholar’s growth and focus delivery in areas of greatest need

• Essential too are pre-work and homework to provide scholars with a more level knowledge base from which to begin the facilitated learning and to support post-delivery sustainability and continuous improvements respectively

• Learner assessment of relevance/content validity is the element of providing learners the information necessary to answer their “why” in attaining and utilizing the new learning

• Participant centered learning environment is both an intentional and purposeful design element regarding in-person, virtual learning and ongoing 1:1 and or small group consultation.

• Adult learners arrive with a life experience that must be valued in new learning using many and varied interactive activities

• Lastly, risk in applying new learning is best supported by a safe place to fail while attempting then accessing post-training learning and or consultation – initial implementation is the most critical of all Active Implementation phases – Exploration, Installation, Initial Implementation, Implementation, Sustainability/Continuous Improvement.

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Leadership Foundations of Leadership- In this course, participants will learn foundational elements of leadership to help them in working with teams and other work groups to maximize their effectiveness. The topics discussed in this seminar include: foundations of leadership, communication skills, understanding differences in personality type, emotional intelligence, effective interpersonal skills, and leadership styles and theories. Participants will build a professional growth plan to implement these strategies once they return to the workplace.

Empowering Your Work Team for Innovation and Interdependence- Help your team to realize its fullest potential by helping them develop interdependent and collaborative working relationships in a customized team building seminar. Topics in this course include: Understanding and using the unique abilities of team members, increasing team member abilities to see patterns and relationships, increasing innovative thinking, enhancing performance through visualization, and assessing and matching employee strengths to project needs.

4 December, 2023

Effective Group Facilitation- Skilled facilitators are able to manage the energy of a group to maximize their creativity and problem-solving skills. Learn the major components of an effective facilitator including, strategies, planning, self-protection, and group processing skills in this highly interactive seminar.

Strategic Planning and Implementation- In this seminar, participants learn how to conduct interactive strategic planning sessions within their organizations. In addition to planning skills, they will also learn how to ensure successful implementation and measurement of the plan. The course includes the following: the nature and models commonly used in strategic planning, strategies to engage all participants in the planning and implementation process, developing a shared vision in helping to attain goals, clear and specific implementation skills and strategies to ensure project success, developing follow-up and data gathering to inform leaders of project pacing, and the importance of regular updates and the role of celebration in project success

Conducting Difficult Conversations- Holding difficult conversations is hard and often uncomfortable. In this course, participants learn how to plan for and deliver difficult conversations. The following topics will be discussed: assessing person skills in conducting difficult conversations, planning skills for difficult conversations, language and non-verbal tools to use in conducting difficult conversations and follow-up skills for difficult conversations.

Emotionally-based Leadership- In this course, participants learn the foundational aspects of emotionally-based leadership and strategies to implement it with the team members they lead. Participants will learn how to understand themselves, how they operate, and how to regulate their own behaviors. They will learn strategies and techniques to develop empathy and motivate their team members in this hands-on course. All of these strategies will enable them to develop resonant organizations.

Followership

Emotional-intelligence- In this course, participants learn the foundational aspects of the ground-breaking concept of emotional intelligence. In addition to understanding these aspects, they will also learn how to self-assess and self-regulate. Gaining emotional intelligence skills will help them to understand and develop empathy for their team members. All of these strategies will lead to increased effective interpersonal skills and a more productive and harmonious workplace.

Peer Coaching- In this seminar, participants will learn the communication skills needed in order to effectively coach other professionals. The information in this seminar can be used for mentoring, peer coaching, and other interactive opportunities that professionals have to help each other to grow and learn.

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The Art of Communication- In this course, participants will learn how to improve their two-way communication skills and increase team functions and effectiveness. In this hands-on class, participants will develop their skills in: active and empathetic listening, designing communication to match the needs of the receiver, effective paraphrasing, sound questioning skills, and other essential communication techniques. Participants will be able to immediately apply the skills back at the workplace.

Resiliency

Foundational Aspects of Resiliency- What is resiliency and how can it help leaders and team members work together more effectively? In this foundational course, participants will learn about resiliency, how to overcome setbacks to become more resilient, and applying this important concept in both personal and professional settings. Participants will self-assess their present level of resiliency and develop a plan to increase their level of resiliency.

Leading Teams and Individuals toward Resiliency- As leaders, we see many aspects of the team members we lead. Participants in this seminar will learn how to assess levels of resiliency in the people they lead and strategies to help support them in increasing these levels. Participants will assess their own level of resiliency and develop plans to increase their level and the levels of resiliency in the team members they lead.

Diversity and Inclusion (with a leadership focus)

Adapting Your Leadership Role to Accommodate Differences and Diversity- In this seminar, leaders will learn how to work positively to promote and encourage a diverse workplace. Participants will learn strategies to help those they lead engage in conversations and increase their understanding related to differences in team member’s backgrounds and experiences, then determine how to make these differences strengths within the work team. They will also learn how to gauge the teams they lead in their growth in accessing diversity and identify potential issues or challenges they may need to address to help keep the team or workplace a safe and productive atmosphere.

Understanding and Accessing Differences and Diversity- In this engaging and interactive seminar, participants will learn how to understand others who may come from different backgrounds and experiences than they have had. In addition to this knowledge, participants will learn how to access these differences for the strength of their team and work unit. Finally, participants will learn how to hold difficult conversations and resolve conflict that may arise in a diverse work environment. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can employ immediately at their workplace.

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Change Management

Understanding the Foundations of Change- In this course, participants will learn about the steps and processes associated with change processes. In addition, participants will learn several effective change models and assess the strengths and limitations of each model.

Participants will also assess their own organization to determine its readiness for change and what strategies might be needed as the changes unfold.

Helping Team Members Successfully Navigate Change- Effective leaders are able to help groups to work through the emotional issues and pressures associated with change and move towards successful implementation. This seminar will provide leaders the tools to work through change and get implementation efforts on track. Participants will leave with practical strategies that can be implemented at the workplace with their team members.

Managing Transitions During Change- One area of difficulty in moving through change processes is managing the transitions between the old practices and the new practices. In this hands-on and informative course, participants will learn how to identify these transitions, assess their impact on the organization, then develop strategies to manage these transitions. Participants will also develop a plan to use in their own organizational change process.

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Lead with Informed Decision Making- When making organizational decisions, there are factors to consider. The following course will assist you in your own growth regarding “how-to’s”, “tips”, “why’s” and “what-if’s”...before you move forward.

Who’s the Customer and What’s our Purpose?- These 2 questions are critically asked, because they are the “why” of what you’re doing. Dialogue is expected amongst the attendees as there’s knowledge to be shared and assessed amongst leaders looking to solidify their organizations vision and expectations.

Lead: Knowing Some Aren’t Happy…and Learn More About “Why”- Leadership is surrounded by a content and happy majority that overall, appreciate your role. Then?

There are those that don’t. Suggestions and conversations to assist you, extending yourself to those who simply have more to say and tips on how to listen and grow within their resistance.

Culture and Climate: These Words…Don’t Just Apply to Geography!- Open discussions regarding what’s worked and what hasn’t amongst the attendees not only provides idea sharing, but an opportunity to share your success and “flops”. Additionally, crafting a plan and/or timeline of what you can provide to your organization moving forward.