SUCCESSFULLY COMMUNICATING

Individual Activity Due December 2, 2016

NOTICE: VIDEO TRAINING VENDOR IS KANTOLA

The video training vendor for this Learning Series is Kantola - which is the same vendor used for the "The Well-Managed Meeting" video training.  If you have already created an account with Kantola, click the video button below and log in.  If you have not previously registered with Kantola, click on the following address: http://online.kantola.com/login.aspx/muGEmi. You will then be able to create an account and view the video by registering your name and e-mail address.

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1. Download the Notes Page HERE and take notes on key points that are discussed in the video - be sure to bring these notes with you to the Leadership at Every Level Workshop on December 15.

2. Sign in to Kantola below and watch the video entitled "Leadership at Every Level." 

3. Complete the quiz to reiterate the main learning points from the video.

4. Print your Certificate of Completion. Congrats - you have reached your AIM (Action Inspired Module)!

Departmental Activity Due December 9, 2016

1. Download the Management Styles and Leadership Skills Activity and complete it prior to your departmental team learning session.

2. Discuss the lessons learned from the activity and the effective management and leadership practices you can begin immediately implementing at work.

Agency Activity Due December 15, 2016

This interactive workshop will enable you to explore the factors that make good managers great leaders! You'll have the opportunity to identify the types of behavior and attitudes that contribute to leadership success. Working with your peers, you'll be able to establish ways to enhance your leadership skills at every level.

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1. Download the PowerPoint Slides HERE and bring them with you to the workshop.

2. Download the Participant Handouts below and bring them with you to the workshop.

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Missed the workshop? No problem! Click HERE to access it.

Group Activity Due December 21, 2016

1. Download the Acting Intrapreneurially Activity and take it to your Cohort Meet-Up.

2. Working on your own, complete Exercise 15.1 Section A and Section B.

3. Divide into pairs and complete Exercise 15.1 Section C.

4. Reconvene with the rest of your Cohort Members and complete Exercise 15.1 Section D.

5. Pair up with a different partner and complete Exercise 15.2 Section A.

6. Reconvene with the rest of your Cohort Members and complete Exercise 15.2 Section B.

7. Then, split into groups of 4 and complete Exercise 15.2 Section C. After you have completed it, reconvene with the rest of your Cohort Members and share your ideas.

8. Working individually, complete Exercise 15.2 Section D. After you have completed it, pair up with your partner from Exercise 15.2 Section A and identify at least one action to which you will commit.

9. Take the best practices learned from this Cohort Meet-up Activity back to your department and share your recommendations for implementation.

Partner Activity Due December 30, 2016

Continue applying what you have learned about effective leadership by designing and using a Leadership Shield and Development Plan.

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1. Download the Leadership Shield and Development Plan Activity and take it with you to your Cohort Meet-Up.

2. At the Cohort Meet-Up, pair up with a partner to complete the activity. Once completed, solicit feedback from each other on ways to further develop your leadership skills.

3. Then, reconvene with your Cohort and share 1 item on your Leadership Shield and 1 goal from your Development Plan. Explain why you chose to include these items.

4. Next, share your Leadership Shield and Development Plan with your supervisor by asking for feedback and focusing on when and how to implement your action steps.

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Team-Taught Training Due January 11, 2017

This is your opportunity to practice your leadership skills and motivate others as well as disseminate and reinforce learning by sharing 212 The Extra Degree with the Operations Department.

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1. Form a group of 4 to deliver the training.

2. Download the PowerPoint Presentation HERE.

3. Download the Leader's Guide and Participant Handouts below (also includes PDF Resource Slides).

4. Access 212 The Extra Degree video HERE.

5. Determine the format and content of the training.

6. Divide any training preparation tasks equally among the four trainers.

7. Deliver the training by taking a highly interactive, fun, and hands-on approach.

8. Gather feedback from the participants regarding what worked during the training and what could be done differently next time.

9. Encourage participants to immediately implement the lessons they learned back on the job!

Departmental Activity Due January 20, 2017

1. Download the Effective Leadership Skillbuilder below and read through it prior to meeting with your departmental team.

2. With your departmental team members, answer the questions highlighted in blue.

3. Discuss best practices, key insights, and lessons learned. Decide what to implement, when, and how.

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Departmental Activity Due February 24, 2017

1. Download and complete the Leadership Effectiveness Profile.

2. Take the completed activity to your departmental team learning session.

3. Discuss the lessons learned from the assessment and the effective leadership practices you can begin immediately implementing at work.