Targeted Leadership Training and Development Workshops

The National Leadership Consortium provides targeted leadership development, training, and support to disability service sector leaders representing a range of management and leadership roles and positions. These workshops are created and delivered to meet the specific developmental needs of leaders in various stages of their careers and leadership roles. Targeted Leadership and Development workshops are entirely comprised of experiential exercises, activities, assessments, and small and large group discussions.

They provide space for leaders to practice and hone specific leadership skills while building relationships. Workshops can be held virtually or in person, in person workshops typically include one or more 6-8 hours sessions while virtual workshops are comprised of one or more 3- or 4-hour sessions. Topics of Targeted Leadership and Development Workshops are listed below. For additional information about how to bring a workshop to your team or organization, reach out to us at info@natleadership.org!

Workshop Subject Sample Topics to Be Covered Length of Workshop
Coaching and Mentoring Skills and Strategies • Identifying Coaching & Mentoring Opportunities
• Intentional Coaching & Mentoring Strategies
• Building Coaching & Mentoring Relationships
One In-Person Day or Two Virtual Sessions
Enhancing Leadership Confidence and Competence • Addressing Imposter Complex
• Building Self-Efficacy
• "Selling" Self and Others
One In-Person Day or Two Virtual Sessions
Leading Authentically • Ethical Leadership & Leading with Integrity
• Aligning Values and Practices
• Transparency in Leadership
One In-Person Day or Two Virtual Sessions
Becoming a Better Decision-Maker • Understanding Your Decision-Making Abilities
• Building Your Values-Based Decision-Making Skills
• Strategic Decision-Making in Tough Situations
Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) • Skills of Emotional Intelligence
• Promoting a Growth Mindset
• Authenticity and EQ
Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions
Intentionality in Feedback and Support • Creating a Culture of Accountability and Engagement
• Strengths-Based Feedback
• Supervision as Support
Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions
Team Dynamics • Understanding Thinking and Working Style
• Defining Team Culture & Shared Agreements
• Effective Communication on Good Days & Bad
Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions
Keys to Successful Communication • Identifying Communication Styles
• Effective Communication Tools
• Engaging in Challenging Conversations
Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions
Leading in Challenging Times • Leading Through Everyday Challenges
• Making Tough Decisions
• Leading with Resilience and Hope
Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions
Leveraging Leadership Styles and Strengths  • Identifying Leadership Skills and Strengths
• Identifying & Building Complimentary Skills
• Determining Personal Leadership Goals
Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions
Organizational Transformation  • Stages of Transformation
• Gaining Buy In & Support for Change
• Sustaining Momentum for Transformation
Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions
Essential Leadership Skills and Practices • Strengths-Based Leadership
• Strategic, Critical, and Creative Thinking Skills
• Developing Others
Three In-Person Days or Six Virtual Sessions
Leading Evidence-Based Teams • Identifying & Measuring the "Right" Outcomes
• Evaluating Existing Data
• Leading Everyday Evidence Based Decision Making
Three In-Person Days or Six Virtual Sessions
Leading Great Teams • Psychological Safety
• Strategies for Effective and Efficient Teams
• Enhancing Engagement
Three In-Person Days or Six Virtual Sessions
Promoting Professional Wellbeing • Strategies to Combat and Avoid Burnout
• Setting Boundaries at Work
• Building Resilience in Yourself and Others
Three In-Person Days or Six Virtual Sessions