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Leadership Institute - Part I | Module 4: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Day 4

Oct 22 8:30 AM - Oct 24, 2024 12:30 PM
Oct 22, 2024 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Description

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The League’s Leadership Institute is designed to help emerging and mid-level managers build their leadership skills to more effectively prepare for succession planning and promotion.

This virtual school is being offered during a six-month period starting in August through December with two half-day sessions (8:30 am - 12:30 pm) each month during the same week for a total of 11 online sessions. Students are encouraged to partner with their supervisor to tailor the action plan to fit their professional growth plan. 

Agenda

August 27 & August 29  | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Module 1: Leadership & Emotional Intelligence

Patricia Clason | Author, Coach & Speaker, Patricia Clason, LLC

Are your vision, mission and values in tune with your organization? What kind of leadership is your natural style? How does your personality affect your ability to lead? Where does emotional intelligence fit in the leadership puzzle? This class will get you started with these skills, provide a basic understanding of leadership philosophy and allow you to develop a creative plan for further leadership development. (.8 CEUs)

September 10 & September 12 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Module 2: Employee Engagement & Coaching

Jill Mueller  |  Coach/Trainer, Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting

Real leadership is not about creating followers, but more leaders. Explore the relationship between coaching and feedback and get tips for overcoming the challenges of doing it effectively.  Learn how to use the F.A.S.T. method for feedback, a 5-step dialog model for coaching and practice critical communication strategies. (.8 CEUs)

October 1 & October 3 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Module 3: Creating & Leading Accountable Teams

Eric Coryell | Owner, Core Connections

All projects require effective teamwork to achieve quality outcomes. Learn how to get the team up and running quickly and efficiently, manage accountability without direct line authority and help team members manage competing priorities. Understand when you should confront group issues that are jeopardizing team success. (.8 CEUs)

October 22 & October 24 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Module 4: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Ann Martell  | Instructor, The School of Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Everyone likes to think that they’re critical thinkers and good problems solvers, but are you really? Take a careful look at what critical thinking truly entails, get strategies for stimulating critical thinking not only in yourself, but your team. Learn how to properly structure a problem and get to the root of an issue. Practice using tools like mind mapping, fishbone diagrams, SWOT analysis, decision trees and more. Learn how to evaluate situations and make better decisions. Through multiple activities, discover the pros and cons of various decision-making methods. (.8 CEUs)

November 5 & November 7 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Module 5: Having Crucial Conversations + CliftonStengths

Lauren Pagenkopf | Owner & Principal, Laurus Consulting, LLC

Life is littered with a series of crucial conversation and one’s ability to handle them can mean the difference between a non-issue and a major crisis. Learn what makes a conversation crucial and the role of emotional intelligence. Find out how to rethink your thinking and get strategies for how to best have these important heart-to-hearts. Follow-up these strategies with role-playing and other activities. (.8 CEUs)

December 5 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Capstone: High Level Leadership at Work & Beyond

Patricia Clason | Author, Coach & Speaker, Patricia Clason, LLC

Review key take-aways from the previous sessions. Explore the dynamic between managers and leaders and what it means to be a leader by role vs. a leader by choice. Consider your on-going leadership journey, professionally and personally. Conclude the program with an action plan defining the next steps for growth and integration of the skills learned in this program. (.4 CEUs)

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Speakers

Patricia Clason

Author, Coach & Speaker | Patricia Clason, LLC

Patricia has 33 years of experience with trauma survivors, guiding their emotional healing through emotional intelligence (EQ) intensive programs. A professional speaker, trainer, consultant and coach, Patricia has led weekend retreats for military veterans,  Healing Warrior Hearts, and Renewal for sexual abuse survivors.

She has also led over 500 EQ intensive weekends  Taking It Lightly since 1983, as well as teaching EQ classes in universities and corporations. In 2007, Patricia developed the Trauma Recovery Facilitation Training in alternative modalities for trauma healing for retreat facilitators, counselors, body workers and others.

Jill Mueller

Coach/Trainer, Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting

Jill is a coach and trainer at Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting. Previously, Jill worked as a special assistant to the president of UW System and as a trainer and assistant manager at Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation. She earned her master’s in adult education at UW-Milwaukee and completed the Certified Professional Coaching program at UW-Madison. Jill is passionate about combining education and coaching to help adults find joy and success in their work and in their life.

Eric Coryell

Owner | Core Connections

With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, Eric dedicates his time to helping organizations engage their employees through strategic alignment, leadership development and the creation of functional teams. Prior to starting his own firm in 2007, he also worked with three different progressive companies in senior/executive roles.

Ann Martel

Instructor, The School of Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Ann Martel is a highly regarded business leader with a passion for delivering high-energy presentations and classes on the topics of business acumen and improving personal results.

She believes in consistently obtaining results through leadership, culture and financial acumen for all professionals. Ann’s many years of teaching experience has prepared her to engage audiences of all levels of tenure and experience.

Ann holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin and has completed the coursework for her MBA from Cardinal Stritch University. 

Lauren Pagenkopf

Owner & Principal | Laurus Consulting, LLC
Lauren is a business leader who translated 25 years of corporate experience into a successful career as a strengths-based coach and management consultant. Her diverse leadership roles in manufacturing, healthcare, publishing and nonprofit at organizations including Harley- Davidson Motor Company, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Hal Leonard Corporation give her a fully integrated perspective on the challenges leaders face during periods of growth and change. Lauren holds a Master of International Management degree from Thunderbird School of Global Management and numerous coaching and development certifications.
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Fees

$3,195 regular | $2,995 early bird, by June 28, 2024. 

Registration is limited to 20 students and the final date to register is July 26 - don't delay!

What’s included:  

  • 4.4 total continuing education units (CEUs) from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee School of Continuing Education
  • Certificate of completion from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education
  • Earn a designation of Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader (CWCUL) designation from The League [must complete at least 5 of the 6 sessions]
  • A total of 11 interactive, online sessions taught by leaders in their field with years of expertise putting theory into practice in the real world
  • Top 5 CliftonStengths assessment included in registration fee.  
  • The book Crucial Conversations: Tools for When the Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan & Al Switzler
  • A personalized action plan following each module that includes 1-2 measurable items to be practiced on the job
  • Small class size limited to 20 students

This type of leadership training is valued at over $5,500.

Cancellation/Substitution Policy

Cancellations and refund requests must be provided in writing and sent to [email protected] made prior to July 26, 2024 and are subject to a $99 service charge. No refunds will be granted after this event date. Substitutions are accepted any time before the Institute begins, but The League must be notified.

Location

Virtual