DAY 1: Lead with Intention
This is part of the certificate course, Step into Leadership: Core Skills for New Managers
Overview
The Day 1 module lays the groundwork for developing a confident and intentional management approach, whether participants are stepping into a new role or preparing for one. The day begins with participants building connections and shared expectations through a collaboratively created group agreement. Using the instructor’s Lead, Learn, Grow conversation cards, participants reflect on their leadership values and the type of leader they want to become. Participants explore the distinct roles of managers and leaders, and identify how their values and leadership behaviours shape team culture and performance.
This module includes
Facilitated session (4 hours)
Unit 1 – Welcome and Introduction (1 hour)
- Establish a Group Agreement by reflecting on personal engagement needs and collaboratively setting expectations for open dialogue and participation.
- Engage in an interactive icebreaker using image cards to explore personal perspectives on leadership and strengths-based leadership.
- Connect participant insights from the icebreaker to key themes in the course, fostering a foundation for deeper discussions on management development.
Unit 2 – The role of managers and leaders (90 minutes)
- Introduce Kotter’s model, explaining leadership and management as distinct yet complementary constructs, and guide participants through key elements of the chart.
- Facilitate a group discussion using reflection questions to explore participants’ experiences, challenges, and perspectives on balancing leadership and management.
- Summarize key takeaways, emphasizing the dynamic nature of leadership and management, the importance of self-awareness, and the program’s focus on strengthening leadership capabilities.
Unit 3 – Personal values (90 minutes)
- Explore the connection between values, leadership, and vulnerability through Brené Brown’s research and a guided reflection exercise.
- Identify personal leadership values through self-reflection and peer discussion, considering how they influence decision-making and team culture.
- Develop a Leadership Value Proposition (LVP) that articulates how strengths and values shape leadership presence and the experience of working with you.
Virtual facilitated activities (90 minutes each)
- Facilitated reflection on the role as a manager
- Facilitated discussion on using Leadership Value Proposition