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Lead Forward: High Performance Teamwork

Disagree and Commit

Most teams do not fail because they have conflict. They fail because they have the wrong conflicts and/or avoid the right conflicts. The highest-performing teams learn how to: 

Domain and Expectation

  • Execution
    • Achieve results
    • Build positive culture
    • Solve problems
  • Mission
    • Create a shared vision
  • People
    • Foster and build collaborative relationships
  • Self
    • Communicate

Lead Forward: The Coaching Mindset: Leading Better Conversations

Today's workplace asks leaders and team members to handle tough conversations, build trust and help others grow. This hands-on session teaches a coaching mindset that anyone can use.

You will learn key skills like:

  • Listening well
  • Asking good questions
  • Being present
  • Assuming the best in others

These skills lead to more positive, open conversations.

Domain and Expectation

  • People
    • Foster and build collaborative relationships
  • Self
    • Communicate
  • Execution
    • Build positive culture

Leadership Strategy Forum

Using Liberating Structures, this workshop will introduce practical approaches to: 

  • Tackle complex problems
  • Generate collaborative ideas
  • Make progress on strategic priorities 

Leaders will engage in highly interactive activities to surface diverse perspectives, identify opportunities and move toward practical next steps.

Domain and Expectation

  • Execution
    • Achieve results
    • Solve problems
  • Mission
    • Lead innovation and change
  • People
    • Foster and build collaborative relationships
  • Self
    • Adapt

Adaptive Leadership Program

Every leader at the University of Michigan today is having to navigate new challenges and changes. The ability to adapt, inspire, and mobilize others while staying steady in action is key to moving an initiative forward. Michigan Medicine Faculty Development and Organizational Learning have designed a five-month immersive leadership development program built on the Adaptive Leadership framework originating from the Harvard Center for Leadership.

Domain and Expectation

  • Mission
    • Create a shared vision
    • Lead innovation and change
  • People
    • Foster and build collaborative relationships
  • Self
    • Adapt
    • Act with courage and confidence
    • Communicate
  • Execution
    • Achieve results
    • Solve problems

Courageous Conversations: Learning in Action Lab

This two-hour lab helps you practice what you learned in the Courageous Conversations course. You will work with others in a safe, supportive space to try new strategies during tough conversations.

In this session, you will practice having brave conversations. You’ll use real-life examples to help you. You’ll reflect on your reactions. You’ll also learn easy ways to stay calm, listen well, and speak clearly, even about difficult topics.

Domain and Expectation

  • People
    • Foster and build collaborative relationships
    • Foster and promote multi-faceted teams
  • Self
    • Act with courage and confidence
    • Adapt
    • Communicate

Courageous Conversations

In this course, you will learn how to have important and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. These talks are called "courageous conversations." They help us understand each other, share our feelings, and make our relationships stronger and better.

During the course, you will explore:

  • The basics of how we communicate 

  • Why courageous conversations are important

  • The key ideas behind courageous conversations

  • Helpful tips and guidelines to make these conversations successful

Domain and Expectation

  • People
    • Foster and build collaborative relationships
  • Self
    • Adapt
    • Act with courage and confidence
    • Communicate

Giving and Receiving Feedback: Learning in Action Lab

This practice-based lab is a follow-up to the Giving and Receiving Feedback course. It offers a dynamic environment to build confidence while applying feedback skills. You will practice using realistic scenarios and the IDEA model. 

Domain and Expectation

  • Execution
    • Achieve results
    • Build positive culture
  • People
    • Coach and develop others
  • Self
    • Act with courage and confidence
    • Communicate

Communication Styles in the Workplace: Learning in Action Lab

This lab is a sequel to Communication Styles in the Workplace. In this session, you'll adapt your communication style using real-world scenarios. We will engage in role-plays to elevate your skills and spark peer feedback. Plus, you will build your confidence using the powerful Straight Talk® framework.

Domain and Expectation

  • People
    • Foster and build collaborative relationships
  • Self
    • Communicate
  • Execution
    • Build positive culture

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

Ever wonder what the “something” is that makes great leaders great? It’s emotional intelligence. In today’s work environment, it’s often more important than technical knowledge and skills. This brief, practical program lays the foundation for what emotional intelligence is and how to use it. We will also cover how you can  strengthen your skills in these areas:

Domain and Expectation

  • Execution
    • Build positive culture
  • People
    • Foster and promote multi-faceted teams
  • Self
    • Act with courage and confidence
    • Adapt
    • Communicate

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