Mentoring Skills to Develop and Retain Your Workforce
Course Description
This course is about learning the approach and skills of leading as separate from managing the operational side of a project. Both are important skills in bringing about successful completion of a project. However, fundamentally leadership skills are about strong communication skills and the capability to create and reinforce a culture of respect and performance. Daily you are confronted with issues of: “How do I hold good people accountable for their performance or take action when there are signs the project is off course?” “How do I reinforce the working culture of our team”, “How do I reinforce a culture of respect given the presence of a diverse workforce?” “How do I develop a system of skill development within my team that advances personal mastery of the trade?” Building trust in your team is key for retention and recruitment, and mastering core communication skills and holding the mission of your organization are the expectations of good leadership.
This is a 2-part course covered in 2 four-hour sessions.
Course Topics
- Expanded role of leadership – culture and the common good
- Principles of Learning Organizations
- Authentic leadership and character
- Leadership style relative to the capability of the employee
- Beliefs about people and the world (Mental Models)
- Balanced Communication (Advocacy and Inquiry)
- Shared Vision
- Team Learning
- Personal Assessment
- Leading Teams and Reinforcing Organizational Culture (Guiding Principles)
- Giving performance feedback
- Problem Solving skills – finding the root cause
Course Objectives
- Integrate their leading and managing skills and recognize the importance of authenticity and discipline
- Identify the qualities that create a culture of innovation and performance
- Apply the leadership style required in the moment
- Recognize the skills development and needs of your team
- Recognize the role of belief systems that shape relationship with others
- Apply the appropriate communications skills of balanced advocacy and inquiry
- Clarify one’s personal mission to the organization’s mission
- Identify opportunities for shared learning
- Prepare the new employee for the culture and expectations of the business
- Become comfortable in giving constructive and positive feedback
- Recognize the importance of root cause analysis and the cycle of PDCA
- Identify opportunities for personal improvement as a leader
Instructor: Guy Payne
Guy is an accomplished trainer in leadership training. Prior to moving to Vermont in 1995 he designed, and delivered management training to corporate leaders in many Fortune 500 companies. In Vermont he was the Human Resource Director for Fab-Tech in Colchester, Vermont Tech’s outreach coordinator for employee development in SE Vermont, principle leadership trainer in Southern Vermont for Action to Excellence, and currently Executive Director of the Sustainable Energy Outreach Network (SEON) since 2012.
Cost:
- $550
- $500 (SEON Member)
If you are interested in scheduling a class with us, please contact Guy Payne: admin@buildingscience.org