Pokorny Consulting

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Leadership Development

What does it take to be a leader?  Based upon the book The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner, this seminar will explore in-depth the authors' "Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership" in laying the foundation for developing leadership skills.  Participants will complete a leadership competency assessment and apply the five leadership practices to work situations.

The seminar content will result in the following outcomes:kouzes and posner.gif

  • Identify the difference between the qualities of a good leader and a good manager.
  • Identify work situations that require you to be a good manager vs. a good leader.
  • Review and apply the "Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership."
  • Identify what people look for and admire in leaders.
  • Complete a leadership competency assessment.
  • Identify steps in developing your leadership skills. 

This seminar is fours in length, but can be condensed to meet the needs of the participants. leadership challenge.jpg