THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

Course Overview

What is The Leadership Challenge®?

The Leadership Challenge® is based on more than 35 years of research and application by noted leadership experts James Kouzes and Barry Pozner. It uses a 360-degree survey to measure the frequency in which a leader demonstrates 30 critical leadership behaviors and 5 leadership practices.

What are the 5 Leadership Practices?

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® is a proven framework that has empowered countless leaders worldwide. Attendees will learn to Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart – key pillars that drive sustainable leadership success.

How is this program different than other?

The Leadership Challenge’s® emphasis on practical application sets it apart. Through interactive activities, real-world simulations, and personalized coaching, participants not only gain a deep understanding of leadership principles but also develop the skills needed to apply them effectively in their daily professional lives.

What will the learning experiences be?

Rubicon’s facilitators are experts at bringing engaging and

interactive learning
to the virtual environment. Participants will interact within large groups, small
groups, and pairs. Each participant will also receive one-on-one coaching from
the instructor on their 360 survey results and action plan.

8-Week Program - 16 Hour - Virtual Delivery

Course Benefits

Enhanced Leadership Skills

Practical Application

Increased Self-Awareness

Acquire a comprehensive

set of leadership skills,

empowering you to lead with

confidence and authenticity.

Focus on real-world application providing you with tangible

tools and strategies to

implement immediately in

your professional role.

Develop a deep understanding of your leadership style, strengths,

and areas for growth, fostering heightened self-awareness

that contributes to more

effective decision making and

interpersonal relationships.

Team Empowerment

Sustainable Impact

Team Empowerment: Learn how to inspire and enable your team to reach its full potential, creating a positive and collaborative

work environment.

Go beyond the workshop and ensure the learning translates into measurable and sustainable impact.

Course Content & Layout

Participants will apply their action plans and report on their progress at the beginning of the each module.

MODULE #1

The LPI® 360 Survey

In this kickoff session, learners will begin their leadership journeys by
discussing the 30 behaviors that leaders exhibit, sharing stories of our
leadership heroes, and receiving the detailed results of their 360 surveys.

MODULE #3

Multilingual Functionality

Report to the group on Model the Way progress
Identify key elements in creating a leadership vision
Create a vision for the future of the team, department, or organization
Practice presenting the vision in a way that generates buy-in and commitment from the team
Make a plan for communicating the vision prior to Module #4

MODULE #5

Enable Others to Act

Report progress on team innovation
Identify leadership behaviors that lead to employee engagement
Develop the competence of the team and ensure individuals are prepared to accept challenging assignments
Make a plan to enable others to act

MODULE #7

Post-Training 1:1 Coaching

Each participant will receive a 1-hour coaching session to review progress
made throughout modules #1-6 and create a long-term plan to apply the key
insights and learnings from the 360 results.

MODULE #2

Model the Way

Review the most admired characteristics of effective leaders
Identify personal leadership values
Determine which leadership behaviors need to change to align actions with values
Make a plan for implementing 360 survey feedback

MODULE #4

Challenge the Process

Report progress on communicating team vision
Discuss the practice of obtaining outsight to generate innovative ideas
Review the benefits of taking risks
Make a plan for how innovation will be encouraged on the team

MODULE #6

Encourage the Heart

Report progress on enabling others to act
Review the importance of giving meaningful recognition
Brainstorm both monetary and non monetary ways to reward effort and achievements
Put all 5 leadership practices into action

MODULE #8

Post-Training Check-in

After having time to apply their action plans, participants will get back together
as a group to share their progress, get ideas and feedback, and continue
practicing the skills learned throughout the program.