Course description
Become a more sensitive and powerful leader through self-diagnosis, expert change management strategies, peer workshops and daily sweep rowing experiences led by Olympic rower Dan Lyons and his team of coaches.
- Embrace listening as a key leadership skill, and practice offering constructive feedback.
- Discuss real-life scenarios and specific personal challenges around such topics as: bridging differences within teams, driving change and growth with teamwork, learning to coach instead of direct.
- Learn to visualize and communicate organizational goals to inspire buy-in.
- Bring it all together when you compete a full racing shell with a group of your peers.
Who should attend?
There are no prerequisites for participation.
This program is designed for:
- Executives and leaders responsible for enhancing growth, innovation or organization-wide performance.
- Mid-to-senior level project, unit or division managers.
Training content
Advanced preparation includes:
- Pre-reading Case Studies
- Insights
The selected case studies, assessments, and exercises will be sent prior to the program for all participants to read and prepare for discussion on the first day of the course.
Outcomes and Impact:
- Design team structures that maximize output without overextending individuals.
- Assess and applaud the talents of individuals, and determine which tasks will suit them best.
- Discover which of your personal skills are most helpful in competitive and collaborative situations.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Featured session topics include:
- Creating the Environment for Change
- Making Change Happen
- Envisioning Strengths and Outcomes
- Your Personal Strengths - features Insights instrument to provide personalized feedback
- Getting the Message Out
- Performing and Learning
- Celebrating the Journey
Course delivery details
The program begins at 4pm the first day with a welcome and opening dinner. The remaining days feature classroom activities in the morning and late afternoon, with mid-day exercises out at the boathouse and rowing on the river.
Certification / Credits
In order to be awarded full credit hours, you must be present for the entirety of the program.
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