Columbia Leadership Group | Leadership Development

ADVANCED LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Leading Managers

Leaders of managers have complex roles. The ADVANCED LEADERSHIP ACADEMY strengthens your ability to manage complexity, balance competing priorities and collaborate up, down and across the organization to drive tangible results, including:

*How to Link the Front-Line and Executives to Work Better Together - leading effectively at multiple levels of the organization

*How to Break Through Silos - leading across the organization while bringing others along

*How to Become an Expert in Handling Greater Complexity - managing ambiguity and resolving multi-pronged issues by leveraging linked systems

*How to Prioritize at the Next Level - thinking strategically to make informed, fast decisions to get more done

*How to Build and Leverage Resiliency - rebound faster from setbacks, managing stress and uncertainty better

ADVANCED LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Leading Managers

*How to Link the Front-Line and Executives to Work Better Together - leading effectively at multiple levels of the organization

*How to Break Through Silos - leading across the organization while bringing others along

*How to Become an Expert in Handling Greater Complexity - managing ambiguity and resolving multi-pronged issues by leveraging linked systems

*How to Prioritize at the Next Level - thinking strategically to make informed, fast decisions to get more done

*How to Build and Leverage Resiliency - rebound faster from setbacks, managing stress and uncertainty better

WHY ALA?

Readily-applicable, thoroughly-researched content gives leaders of managers the mindsets and skills they need just-in-time
A highly-tailored experience centered around rich feedback and assessment
Strong focus on practicing new techniques and skills so you're ready to apply them immediately back on the job
Support in the form of networks, coaching and on-the-job tools ensure your learning and application continues when you're back on the job

WHY ALA?

Readily-applicable, thoroughly-researched content gives leaders of managers the mindsets and skills they need just-in-time
A highly-tailored experience centered around rich feedback and assessment
Strong focus on practicing new techniques and skills so you're ready to apply them immediately back on the job
Support in the form of networks, coaching and on-the-job tools ensure your learning and application continues when you're back on the job

PROGRAM EXPERIENCE

BEFORE

Participants are welcomed into the program with a package of digestible articles and videos to prime their thinking and introspection around leading managers. They complete several quick, straightforward assessments to capture their leadership style and how they handle complexity. Direct reports, peers, superiors, and clients/customers complete a personalized assessment of the participant's leadership effectiveness based on critical behaviors proven essential for success in leading managers. Participants also share their leadership goals and goals for the program. They are also tasked with holding a guided conversation about their learning and leadership goals with their supervisor. We provide participants with an agenda and talking points for this conversation.

DURING

For five days, participants engage with highly-qualified facilitators in a dynamic, participant-focused learning environment. They focus on assessment-generated personal data, captivating skill-focused exercises, and hands-on learning experiences.

Learning modules include: Connecting Throughout the Organization, Breaking Down Silos, Handling Greater Complexity, Next-Level Prioritization, Complex Business Simulation, and One-on-One Coaching Sessions

• Easy-to-use, applicable content based on deep research that challenges perceptions, builds leader of manager mindsets and skills, and supports leading managers with your leadership style

• Experiential exercises, cases and simulations bring concepts to life

• Group work allows for real-time leadership roles, insights, and feedback

• Continual networking fosters lasting connections

• Personalized action plan for applying new knowledge and tools back at work on day one

AFTER

Participants have continual access to program and post-program materials, as well as facilitators and other participants as resources for ensuring they're applying their learning on the job most effectively.

Ongoing support includes:

• An online portal with resources and support focused on your needs

• Access to eLearning resources to support your learning on the job including books, podcasts, articles and quick-reference checklists and tools

• Three 1-hour phone-based executive coaching sessions with a certified Columbia Leadership Group executive coach

• Three administrations (1, 3, 6 months post-program) of PROGRESS, our post-program measure of application of your learnings back on the job

PROGRAM EXPERIENCE

BEFORE

Participants are welcomed into the program with a package of digestible articles and videos to prime their thinking and introspection around leading managers. They complete several quick, straightforward assessments to capture their leadership style and how they handle complexity. Direct reports, peers, superiors, and clients/customers complete a personalized assessment of the participant's leadership effectiveness based on critical behaviors proven essential for success in leading managers. Participants also share their leadership goals and goals for the program. They are also tasked withholding a guided conversation about their learning and leadership goals with their supervisor. We provide participants with an agenda and talking points for this conversation.

DURING

• Easy-to-use, applicable content based on deep research that challenges perceptions, builds leader of manager mindsets and skills, and supports leading managers with your leadership style

• Experiential exercises, cases and simulations bring concepts to life

• Group work allows for real-time leadership roles, insights, and feedback

• Continual networking fosters lasting connections

• Personalized action plan for applying new knowledge and tools back at work on day one

AFTER

Ongoing support includes:

• An online portal with resources and support focused on your needs

• Access to eLearning resources to support your learning on the job including books, podcasts, articles and quick-reference checklists and tools

• Three 1-hour phone-based executive coaching sessions with a certified Columbia Leadership Group executive coach

• Three administrations (1, 3, 6 months post-program) of PROGRESS, our post-program measure of application of your learnings back on the job

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Link the Front-Line and Executives to Work Better Together - using to-the-point communication to build commitment
How to Break Through Silos - gaining critical perspectives, getting buy-in, and collaborating to neutralize negative politics
How to Become an Expert in Handling Greater Complexity - solve multi-layered issues by taking prudent action in ever-changing environments
How to Prioritize at the Next Level - thinking strategically to make informed, fast decisions to get more done
How to Build and Leverage Resiliency - rebound faster from setbacks, managing stress and uncertainty better

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Link the Front-Line and Executives to Work Better Together - using to-the-point communication to build commitment
How to Break Through Silos - gaining critical perspectives, getting buy-in, and collaborating to neutralize negative politics
How to Become an Expert in Handling Greater Complexity - solve multi-layered issues by taking prudent action in ever-changing environments
How to Prioritize at the Next Level - thinking strategically to make informed, fast decisions to get more done
How to Build and Leverage Resiliency - rebound faster from setbacks, managing stress and uncertainty better