Phase 3 - Achieving Leadership

Taking the Time to Develop Your Leadership Skills

8 Fridays in 2009, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Feb. 20, Mar. 6, Mar. 27, Apr. 10, Apr. 24, May 8, Sep. 18, and Oct. 16
176 Graham Hall, UD Newark Campus
Newark, Delaware

Sponsored by IPA in conjunction with the Delaware Office of Management & Budget, the Delaware Association for Public Administration, the Administrative Office of the Courts, New Castle County, and the Women's Leadership Center, Inc.

This eight-session program, limited to 20 participants, provides time to work on specific leadership development needs in a small-group setting. The topics covered and the skill sets practiced will help individuals enhance their leadership abilities.  The program format includes readings, discussions, group activities, and workplace assignments for practical application.

The program format includes readings, discussions, group activities, and workplace assignments for practical application.

Participants meet on the eight Fridays indicated above from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Some of the topics covered include:

  • Leading from within an organization
  • Seeing the future using environmental scans
  • Developing credibility
  • Getting others around the table to foster collaboration
  • Unleashing the potential of others
  • Leadership communication strategies
  • Negotiating basics
  • Using power and influence to get things done