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Introduction To Team Leadership - LED6176
(previously called Introduction To Management Skills)

May 23-26, 2011 at NCTC
(Course is 3 ½ days and ends at 12 noon on last day)

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for anyone who has the responsibility to lead others on a temporary or permanent basis; whether designated as a supervisor or not.

Course Description: This course covers important knowledge and skills relating to team leadership and is for anyone who needs to get work done through others while assigned team leadership and/or supervisory responsibilities. Specific topics include self discovery with the Extended DISC instrument, communications and working with different generations, building and leading a team, power and influence, motivation, achieving trust and building relationships, planning for and overcoming time challenges, delegation, and implementing / leading change successfully.


Advanced Supervision: Building On Experience - LED6166

Date & Location: July 18-22, 2011 at NCTC in Shepherdstown, WV

Who Should Attend: Experienced supervisors (4+ years) who are interested in enhancing and developing their skills in the mid and senior level core leadership competencies.

Course Description: This newly revised course provides participants the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of best supervisory practices in today's challenging and constantly changing work environment. Feedback from a custom 360 Self-Awareness Assessment that focuses on 11 competencies for mid and senior level supervisors provides the foundation for personal development and application throughout the course. From developing strategies in influencing key stakeholders to creating an effective initiative for leading through change, participants are kept engaged in this interactive participant-centered 4.5 day course. Additional topics include teambuilding, conflict management with the Strengths Deployment Inventory©, managing work and time management, personal development and how to address performance and conduct issues. This includes a question and answer session with a Washington Office Human Capital representative.


Last updated: May 2, 2011