What is the Basic Leadership?
Basic Leadership is designed by Organizational Development (OrgDev) to develop both personal and professional leadership skills for employees participating in this program.
The focus of the institute, consisting of several learning elements (PDF - 89KB), is the development of capable leaders throughout the institution.
Employees who complete this institute will have increased their competitive edge when applying for future positions and be able to competently provide leadership whatever their role is within the DCCCD.
Who should attend?
Basic Leadership is open to full time and limited full time employees. It is designed for:
- employees who have no, or limited, supervisory experience;
- current supervisors who want or need skill enhancement;
- any other employees who are interested in participating in the program (depending on space availability).
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Learn more about eligibility, class sizes and more (PDF - 105KB).
What are the benefits for me?
You will participate in a curriculum that includes skills assessments, various learning activities, written projects and an internship as well as gain valuable knowledge that will either develop and/or enhance your leadership skills.
A Certificate of Mastery will be offered to those who successfully complete all of the program requirements (PDF - 95KB).
Topics
- General Understanding of Leadership and Leadership Development
- The Community College Movement
- History and Operation of the DCCCD
- Communication
- Personal Vision and Career Plans
- Time Mastery and Life Management
- Leaders as Change Agents
- Emotional and Social Intelligence Ethics
- Personal Accountability
- Understanding Human Behavior
- Conflict and Values Clarification
- Performance Coaching
- Business and Human Resource Policies
- Project Management
- Daily Work Management Tools
- Performance Management
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How do I register?
A nomination and self-selection (with approval) process are the methods used to enter the program. Invitations are sent to location leadership at the beginning of the summer to announce the opening for registration.
When are classes held?
The institute begins each September and ends in May. Sessions are held monthly during this period. The basic institute includes approximately 70 hours (8 months) of in-class sessions, retreats included. See the schedule (PDF - 96KB) for the current set of classes.
Who will do the training?
All instructors are excellent facilitators who have extensive experience in the subject area. They are:
- Internal experts among the DCCCD faculty and staff
- Organizational Development staff that have the appropriate certification as trainers
- Outside consultants and facilitators
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Objectives
The overall objectives for the institute are:
- Develop and improve leadership performance and application of leadership skills for personal and professional use
- Develop collaborative leadership and networking practices between employees from DCCCD sites
- Provide information regarding the nuts-and-bolts processes expected of middle management within the DCCCD
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For more information on this institute, contact us.