Sample Custom Program - Executive Education
Fisher College has presented a number of custom programs on a variety of topics. The following is a sample leadership program designed to combine action learning with competency-based curriculum.
Leadership Program
Course Goals
The following goals were set in partnership with the company based on an initial interview and survey assessment:
- Develop and expand the leadership competencies of 120
current and aspiring company leaders by focusing on the
competencies identified through a needs assessment of 350
individuals.
- Improve the targeted leadership activities also
identified in the survey by developing key skills and confidence of
leaders.
- Find ways for the company to enter and grow new markets
by tapping into the expertise and creativity of leadership course
participants.
- Complete individual leadership development plans for all
participants.
- Generate specific, break-through plans on how to enter and grow new markets.
It's important to note two tangibles the company will have as a result of this training: First, a specific plan of action for each participant to develop their own individual leadership skills; and second, organization-specific plans for growing the company's business.
Leadership Competencies
The leadership program designed by Fisher College addresses each of the key competency areas defined through the assessment. The program content will be delivered through a combination of lecture, case study, group projects, team building activities and discussion. Group activities woven into the program reinforce learning and support team building skill development. Shown here are the competencies (in bold) and the course topics addressing these issues listed beneath.
- Building Effective Teams
Case Studies in Leadership
Trust Building through the Adventure Education Center
Team Project and Presentation
- Conflict Management
Negotiations
The Power Game
- Developing Others
Mentoring and Effective Influence
Building and Managing Networks
- Managing and Measuring
Performance Management
Strategies for Managing in a Dot Com World
- Managing Vision and Purpose
The company's corporate vision as told by the chairman - live or through video. (The Chairman is truly the "brand manager" for the company's leadership brand. Sharing this vision will be the cornerstone of the leader development course).
Gaining and Sustaining Competitive Advantages
Global Competitive Effectiveness
- Personal Learning
Leadership Practices Inventory
Leadership Assessment and Development and the LPI
Self Development Project Planning
- Strategic Agility
Leadership Theory and Practice in a Changing Organization Power, Influence and Strategic Implementation
Creative Thinking for Leaders