with Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper
BECOMING AN UNCOMMON LEADER: COMMUNICATION, MOTIVATION, AND SUPPORT
This interactive and engaging program is perfect for all managers seeking to enhance their effectiveness as leaders in today's fast-paced work environment.
With a focus on practical application, Ellen Burts-Cooper will share riveting examples and compelling stories that illustrate the proven techniques employed by exceptional leaders who stand out in their fields. Participants will discover innovative strategies to significantly boost their team’s results by mastering the art of clearly communicating goals, effectively managing priorities, delegating tasks with confidence, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
This isn't just a learning experience; it's an opportunity for personal growth and transformation. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your leadership skills to new heights and inspire your team to achieve their full potential. Embrace the opportunity to become the leader you've always aspired to be!
DR. ELLEN BURTS-COOPER
Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper has spent over two decades providing personal and professional development training, coaching, and consultation. She has been featured in Time Magazine, Black Voices, Smart Business Magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Cleveland Jewish News, Cleveland.com, and Crain's Cleveland Business.
She is also the author of two books aMAZEing Organizational Teams: Navigating 7 Critical Attributes for Cohesion, Productivity and Resilience and Canine Instinct: A Guide to Survival and Advancement in Corporate America. Previously, Ellen was a Senior Vice President and Senior Director of Operational Excellence, IT Performance Management, and Governance for PNC Financial Services. Before the financial services industry, Ellen worked in the electronics industry, leading global teams in several functions at 3M Company.
She earned a BS in chemistry from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL, her Ph.D. in organic/polymer chemistry from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, her MBA from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business, and her Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from 3M Company.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Building Trust through effective delegation
- Tips for holding your employees accountable
- Learn how to manage self and team through proven leadership techniques
- Develop communication strategies that resonate
TOPICS COVERED
- Planning - Prioritizing time to create strategies and review historical processes to manage and lead more effectively and efficiently.
- Goal Setting for Motivation - Linking all assigned work to an organizational "why" based on mission, vision, and values to drive engagement and gain buy-in from team members.
- Accountability - Ensuring work is consistently completed by assigned dates and with an expected standard of quality.
- Delegation - Empowering and building trust by assigning work with an effective process for training, monitoring progress, and providing feedback.
- Strategic Conversations - Developing communication strategies that resonate, create long-term commitment, and ensure the sustainability of desired behaviors.
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based (Zoom platform)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Participants will earn 3 CPE credits or 3 PDC credits
Field of Study: Personal Development