How to Increase Performance while Reducing Stress!
This course offers proven and effective leadership techniques that are practical and useful. Dr. Graham will emphasize the role of leadership, decision-making and communication in coordinating a team that enthusiastically supports your vision and mission.
His lively use of exercises, examples and humor gives you management techniques that equip you with the skills necessary to begin your transition from manager to an effective leader.
This seminar is designed for individuals currently in a leadership position or those who aspire to develop a leadership role in any type of organization. It is also valuable for anyone who has worked successfully in a leadership role but would like to update and reinforce their skills, plus review the most effective leadership theories and practices.
Start when YOU want to start. We will send all the materials when you pay for the module.
Work at your own pace. Do one section a week, or one section every two weeks.
Convenient, flexible and packed with proven leadership skills, this course will be conducted electronically with Dr. Graham, through email, web postings, blogs, electronic feedback and videos. Dr. Graham will give you frequent and detailed feedback on your work.
This seminar works out of Dr. Graham’s latest book titled High-Performance Leadership Practices. You will have reading assignments and review questions to complete prior to coming to class.
- Gain insight into your individual leadership style and enhance your capabilities
- Sharpen your communication skills and effectiveness on the job
- Discover the importance of cultivating work teams
- Identify motivation “turn-ons” that result in a productive climate
You will receive the following:
- The book “HIGH-PERFORMANCE Leadership Practices“.
- Review questions that will be covered each one of 5 sessions.
- Case studies to compliment the questions.
- PowerPoint slides to complement each session.
- A reference blog.
You will receive session assignments that will include readings, review questions, and case analyses. Dr. Graham will provide feedback in the form of dashboards and comments.
As you advance through the material, Dr. Graham will be available for questions, observations and sharing.
How to assess your leadership style
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- Do I rely on structural tools?
- Do I rely on relationship tools?
How to effectively use structural leadership tools
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- Why vision, mission and purpose are important
- How to focus on outcomes while managing processes
- How to make good decisions quicker
- How to take the stress out of performance appraisals
- How to hold team members accountable
How to effectively use relationship tools
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- Basic guidelines for improving communication
- What are practical ways for engaging team members?
- How to motivate high- and marginal-performers
- What are effective ways for improving teamwork
- How to execute changes without increasing stress
- What is your approach to resolving conflict?
Current issues facing leadership
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- What you should know about remote work
- How to effectively lead differing generations
- How to legally and effectively manage inclusivity
- What constitutes ideal leadership, organizational and employee relationships?
“I thoroughly enjoyed your book and I learned a great deal. I believe implementing the concepts of this course will truly make me a much more effective leader (and it already has).
Carl Wheeler, Contract Attorney for DCF Child Support Services, 18th Judicial District Court, Wichita, Kansas
This seminar is designed for individuals currently in a leadership position or those who aspire to develop a leadership role in any type of organization. It is also valuable for anyone who has worked successfully in a leadership role but would like to update and reinforce their skills, plus review the most effective leadership theories and practices.
Online classes can be confusing. Please reach out with any questions you may have. Paula.Seiwert@wichita.edu