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Samples of Leadership Development Programs
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC.(This file is referenced from Leadership Development Planning.)
Sample Program: Big Dog's Leadership Training and Development Outline
Review the outline first to get an impression of the design of one leadership development program, including the typical areas (often, competencies) that are taught, e.g., concepts of leadership, communication, motivation, teamwork, eta. The program includes various self-assessments, as well.Big Dog's Leadership Page (complete outline and materials for leadership development program)
Sample Program: White Stag Leadership Development
The design and content of a leadership development program depend largely on the program administrator(s)' philosophy about leadership -- what principles they think leaders should operate from. Start at the home page of the following program and follow its links to get an impression of a program, its principles, competencies it desires in leaders and how it develops those competencies in learners.White Stag Leadership Development (gives principles, competencies and methods to develop competencies)
Sample of Informal Leadership Development Technique
One doesn't have to take part in a complete, formal program to develop leadership skills. The following link includes a self-assessment and makes suggestions for how to improve certain leadership qualitiesLeadership Self-Assessment (and suggestions to develop)
Additional information
Developing Tomorrow's Leaders (article that suggests where to focus development programs)
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Basics and General Information
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Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business
- by Carter McNamara, published by Authenticity Consulting, LLC.
Includes step-by-step guidelines, tips and tools to effectively lead:
1. Yourself
2. Other individuals in the business
3. Groups and teams in the business
4. Business organizations
5. As well as all functions within the business organization.
Many of the Library's materials about business, leadership and management are adapted from this book. Just click on the title of the book above to see the Index and Table of Contents.
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Guide to Leadership and Supervision With Nonprofit Staff
- by Carter McNamara, published by Authenticity Consulting, LLC.
Includes step-by-step guidelines, tips and tools customized for personnel in nonprofits to effectively lead:
1. Yourself
2. Other individuals in the nonprofit
3. Groups and teams in the nonprofit
4. Nonprofit organizations
5. As well as all functions within the nonprofit organization.
Many of the Library's materials about nonprofit leadership and management are adapted from this book. Just click on the title of the book above to see the Index and Table of Contents.
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