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Facilitating Change

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Lessons

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What Does It Mean To Be A Leader?

Leadership Defined

Leadership in Transition

Understanding The Foundation of Leadership

Leadership Models and Theories

Leadership Trait Theory

Leadership Behavior Theory

Contingency Theory or Situational Leadership Theory

What’s Your Leadership Style?

Authoritarian vs. Democratic Leadership

Power and Leadership

The Charismatic Leader

Transactional Leadership

Transformational Leadership

The Servant Leader

Situational Leadership

Demonstrating Effective Leadership

Leadership Behavior – Being Trustworthy

Leadership Behavior – Integrity

Leadership Behavior – Self-Reflection

Leadership Behavior – Self-Confidence

Leadership Behavior – Self-Directed

Leadership Behavior – Action and Results-Oriented

Leadership Behavior – Communication

Leadership Behavior – Respecting and Caring for Others

Leadership Behavior – Willingness to Take Risks and Be Innovative

Leadership Behavior – Transparency

Leadership Behavior – Righting Wrongs

Leadership Behavior – Staying Focused

Leadership Behavior – Responding Quickly with Agility

Leadership Behavior – Clarity

Critical Leadership Competencies – What Makes A Successful Leader

Possesses Clarity of Direction

Has the Ability to Inspire Others to High Performance

Communicates Well and Listens Intensively

Demonstrates a Collaborative Orientation

Works to Develop People

Has the Ability to Think Creatively

Possesses Intelligence and Learning Agility

Is Capable of Creating a Culture of Excellence

Practices Consistent Discipline

Delivers Results

Clarifies Expectations

Practices Accountability

Exercises Good Judgment

Learning Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills – Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

Problem Solving Approach – Step 1 Statement of the Problem

Problem Solving Approach – Step 2: Researching the Problem

Problem Solving Approach – Step 3: Specific Actions

Problem Solving – Step 4: Evaluation of Actions

Problem Solving – Step 5: Gaining Agreement and Commitment

Problem Solving – Step 6: Implementing the Solutions

Interpersonal Skills – Decision-Making

Decision Making – Stages of Decision Making

Stages of Decision Making – Clarifying and being explicit about the decision that needs to be made

Stages of Decision Making – Deciding who is responsible for the decision

Stages of Decision Making – Listing possible solutions/options

Stages of Decision Making – Setting a timeframe

Stages of Decision Making – Information Gathering

Stages of Decision Making – Weighing the risks involved

Stages of Decision Making – Deciding on the values and level of importance

Stages of Decision Making – Weighing the pros and cons

Stages of Decision Making – Making the Decision

Stages of Decision Making – Communicating the decision.

Interpersonal Skills – Facilitation

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Leadership and Dealing with Change Sample Lesson

The Reality of Change

Leaders Role in Change Management

Organizational Change

Change Leadership vs. Change Management

Facilitating Change

The Board and Change

The Visionary Leader

Strategic Thinking

The Leader as An Enabler

Building Leadership Capacity Within the Organization

Levels of Leadership within the Organization

Who Are the Organization’s Potential Leaders?

Building Volunteer Leadership in the Organization

Building Volunteer Leadership in the Organization – Board Members

Building Volunteer Leadership in the Organization – Advisory Councils

Building Volunteer Leadership in the Organization – Task Forces

How Do We Train New Leaders?

How Do We Train New Leaders? – Personal Leadership Development within the Organization

The Economic Development Professional As Leader

Leader vs. Manager

Leadership and Accountability

Facilitator and Consensus-Builder

The Practitioner as Educator

The Economic Developer as Community Leader

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