Presenter: Dr. Arthur L. Walker, Jr.
May 1, 2008
PART I: SEVEN ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF LEADERSHIP
Seven Essential Skills of Leadership—Redstone Room
Part I draws on the ideas espoused in Dr. Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Central to Part I is the idea of an inside-out approach to personal and interpersonal effectiveness. The basic principle is that a person who achieves a high degree of self-mastery will be able to work more effectively with others over time. Concepts to be discussed include effective communications, goal-setting/achievement, prioritizing, synergizing, and establishing win-win relationships
June 5, 2008
PART II: PRINCIPLES OF TEAMBUILDING
Principles of Teambuilding---Redstone Room
According to Gestalt psychologist, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” This seminar is based on the premise that greater synergy, productivity, and overall effectiveness derive in organizations where there is a strong orientation toward teamwork. Participants will gain insights to strengthen teambuilding efforts in their organizations and strategies to counter attitudes and behaviors that are corrosive to effective teambuilding.
July 10, 2008
PART III: MEETING FACILITATION & GROUP DYNAMICS
Meeting Facilitation and Group Dynamics---Briefing Room
Many people dislike meetings so much they fabricate reasons to avoid them. Sadly, meetings oftentimes trigger our “fight or flight” defense mechanisms because they are ill-timed, boring, rambling, and unproductive. Part III explores guidelines and techniques for conducting staff meetings, board and committee meetings, team training sessions, etc. that are more productive, engaging, and stimulating.
Aug. 7, 2008
PART IV: ADVANCED LEADERSHIP SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT
Advanced Leadership Skills and Development—Redstone Room
According to Dr. Warren Bennis, world-renown leadership guru, “the factor that empowers the people and ultimately determines which organization succeeds or fails is the leadership of the organizations.” Part IV is intended to enhance participants’ leadership skills by exploring various leadership theories, attributes, and styles and--through self-assessment instruments and group activities--providing participants a setting in which to examine their own approaches to leadership.
To Register please call: 256-372-5608 or visit our website at www.aamu.edu/sbdc to print than fax or email our registration form.
