Foundations of Leadership

Responsible leaders are needed in today’s world now more than ever. Too often good people rise to roles of influence because they excel at what they do, yet want their leadership to reach a higher level of impact within their organization and community. 

This training series equips rising and mid-level leaders with a framework of leadership practices grounded in a relational approach that values authenticity, trust, and respect across all of our human interactions.

• Duration: 20 hours (certificate provided)
• Designed for: Child and Youth Care and other social service organizations 
• CYC competency domain: Professional practice
• Course structure: 90 minute weekly videoconference over 10 weeks

Participants learn how to strengthen their impact by exploring three drivers of organizational resilience: (1) Personal leadership capacity, (2) dynamics of organizational culture, and (3) the process of developing competencies in others. 

Interested in bringing this course to the leaders in your organization? Send us a message to find out more.

Module 1: Defining Leadership | Build your leadership foundation by defining leadership, understanding what distinguishes it from management, and what core values guide positive leaders.

Module 2: Beginning with Self | Discover how an inner desire to serve others is vital to quality leadership and the importance of self-awareness in the leadership journey.

Module 3: Leadership Encounters  | Learn ways to increase your effectiveness in organizing and aligning people through presence, questions, and conversation.

Module 4: Leading Teams | Explore what makes a cohesive team that can perform at a high level, what a team needs from its leader, and how the stages of team development impact team performance.

Module 5: Developing Others | Consider how you can best support others by exploring the conditions for optimal development and how to adapt your approach based on the needs of others. 

"This course helped me reflect on my strengths and challenge me to improve as a leader."

"I have a new focus and drive to be a leader with intention."

"I gained tools and resources to help me inspire others to achieve and to be their best."

"Our team gained a shared understanding and language which has had a positive impact on our organization."

"I really liked that the training was tailored for optimum learning for leaders who are at different developmental stages."

"This course has helped me in my leadership journey – it’s given me a point of reference for my own growth and my role in the growth of our organization."