Professional Development Leadership Series

Accepts Applications

Applications are being accepted for the Professional Development Leadership Series for middle managers.  The series includes three meetings of two days each that are scheduled between October 2007 and April 2008.  It features guest speakers, group and individual learning, networking with other leaders state-wide, fieldwork assignments, and learning practical leadership skills. 

 

Goal:   to develop statewide leadership that is flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the people served within the Developmental Disabilities System

 

The Series takes three avenues of approach to leadership:

• Personal leadership – learning about one’s work style and the importance of one’s  vision as a leader
• Learning from other leaders – people with disabilities, their families, and people who work in the system will participate as speakers and leadership role models.
• Leadership tools – practicing strategies that leaders can use to communicate a vision, lead to action, and maintain momentum for change. 

 

You will learn…

·        the four basic work styles people use and how to work best with each of them

·        your preferred work style and when to turn it up or tone it down

·        the two essential questions to ask about the vision for your organization

·        five ways to communicate your vision to the people you supervise

·        six major factors influencing the field of developmental disabilities

·        the two most common causes of misunderstanding within organizations

·        three basic tips for working with a board of directors

·        five essentials for legislative action

·        the six things to avoid in the empowerment process

·        how to lead like a mentor

·        how to turn every situation, even a bad one, into a learning opportunity

·        three key qualities for managing personal change

·        three ways to motivate others to create organizational change

 

What past participants are saying about the Professional Development Leadership Series:

• The Leadership Series has helped me to develop an understanding of my style and how I can be more effective by paying attention to that.
• It helped me change my approach from being directive to being more participative as a leader.
• I learned that I can’t approach every situation and every individual in the same manner.  It’s important to step back long enough to understand people’s perceptions, experience, culture, etc.
• I was impressed with the group and the atmosphere of learning that was created.
• The seminar was very relevant.
• See your supervisor or contact Janet Williamson at janet.williamso@unh.edu!