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THE FOUR SESSIONS |
The program is built around four main areas of focus. Each topic is designed to help you improve your personal career, while at the same time delivering benefits to your corporation. You will develop a plan for your long-term success while learning strategies that will deliver immediate results. |
Session 1: Gathering Intelligence |
Any successful executive is familiar with the challenge of gaining unique and relevant information. During your first session at Kellogg, you will learn the value of using networks as a source of intelligence and power. You will also explore how to make effective decisions and sharpen your influence skills. In addition, the CEW Leadership Tool will be introduced and you will complete the self-assessment component. |
Session 2: Creating a Context for Success |
There are many different paths to success, but certain tools are vital for the journey. In the second session, you will learn how to motivate people and polish your negotiation skills. You will also examine the importance of confident self-promotion. You will have the opportunity to discuss your CEW Leadership Tool results, get personalized feedback, and begin to formulate an action plan for promotion. |
Session 3: Driving Results |
Effective leaders must be able to drive change through their organizations. Who should be approached first? Who will derail the initiative? What are the best techniques for generating support for a new initiative? During the third session, you will get hands-on practice in addressing these questions. This session will also provide you with feedback on your interpersonal and presentation skills. Other topics in the third session include guidance on dealing with internal politics and the ethical challenges in today’s marketplace. |
Session 4: Managing External Constituents |
Good leaders are able to control the impact of outside influences on their corporations. In the fourth and final session, you will learn to deal with external constituents, including stakeholders, Wall Street, and the investment community. You will also discover how to use a board of directors as a source of advantage. Finally, you will revisit your CEW Leadership Tool results, evaluate progress to date and craft plans for the future. |
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A Window into Personal Leadership:
The CEW Leadership Tool |
A key component of the program will be a leadership assessment that you will use to identify your strengths, avoid derailment possibilities and create personal development plans. Though most corporate executives have undergone leadership assessments, the CEW Leadership Tool is unique for several reasons. First, the feedback is for learning purposes only and will be free of the internal political biases that often affect appraisals done within a company. More importantly, the CEW Leadership Tool is designed specifically for senior-level women. Working in collaboration with Dr. Stephen Schoonover, an expert in strategic leadership tools, the Center for Executive Women conducted a series of interviews with successful female executives to create our measure of the skills and behaviors that are vital to women who wish to move to top-level positions. In addition to personalized feedback sessions, the program content will be customized to each group’s needs based on their results. A follow-up assessment midway through the program will help assess progress and identify opportunities. The overall goal of the CEW Leadership Tool is to help you learn how to leverage your strengths and advance your career.
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