“Developing Leaders” Professional Development Series – COHORT II

Overview - This special 6-month program is designed to develop the leadership skills in new or experienced Program Manager/Director level staff who supervise other program staff and/or volunteers. Program coordinator level staff who do not currently supervise others but who wish to advance into management roles will also find this experience helpful to develop the skills needed to effectively lead others within their agencies.

FOUNDATIONAL SESSIONS – all sessions 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

· Effective Communication Skills – Friday, July 19

· Understanding & Applying Your Strengths – Friday, August 16

· Conflict Resolution Skills – PART I - Responding with Greater Self Awareness – Friday, September 13

· Conflict Resolution Skills PART II – Strategies for Effectiveness – Friday, October 11

· Coaching & Giving Feedback Skills – Friday, November 8

· Leadership Skills Development Plan – Friday, December 13

ASSESSMENT TOOLS

· Myers Briggs Personality Indicator

· CliftonStrengths

What You’ll Receive - At each session, participants will receive tools, resources and templates that can be readily applied back in their agencies. A full leadership development improvement plan is provided at the end of the program, along with resources to support their ongoing growth.

Who Should Attend – Program Managers & Directors, front line supervisors, or anyone seeking to hone their supervisory skills

Program Manager – Lindsay Pitstick, Certified Strengths Coach, Moxie by Nature

Facilitators(s) – Lindsay Pitstick, Certified Strengths Coach, Moxie by Nature; Aaron Primm, Dayton Mediation Center; & Jenny Warner, MVNC/Warner Hargrove Consulting, LLC

Host or Publisher Miami Valley Nonprofit Collaborative (MVNC)