Department of Citywide Administrative Services

Course The Resilient Leader: Navigating Challenges - (CMPD-8553-F24)

Portfolio Management & Supervision

Cost $ 250.00 Per Participant

Prerequisite(s) None

Credits CEU:0.6, CPE:8, PDC:6

Modality Instructor Led Classroom Training

Classroom

Address

Instructor(s) Hugh Wesley Carrington

Class Description

In the lively landscape of city governance, leaders face multifaceted challenges ranging from economic downturns to public health crises. Resilient leadership is imperative for driving progress and sustaining effectiveness amidst adversity.  This course is designed to equip leaders within city government agencies with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to cultivate resilience and effectively lead their teams through challenging times.  Participants will gain insights into the pivotal role resilience plays in leadership and learn practical strategies to overcome obstacles and propel their agencies forward.  Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will emerge from this course with a deepened understanding of resilience as a cornerstone of effective leadership and the ability to leverage resilience to drive positive change within their city government agencies. 

 

Objectives:

 

• - Understand the concept of resilience in the context of leadership and its significance for navigating challenges within city government agencies.
• - Explore the characteristics and behaviors of resilient leaders and assess personal strengths and areas for growth in resilience.
• - Identify common challenges faced by city government agencies and analyze how resilience can mitigate their impact on organizational performance.
• - Develop strategies for fostering a culture of resilience within teams and promoting adaptive responses to change and adversity.
• - Learn techniques for maintaining clarity of vision and purpose during turbulent times, aligning organizational goals with resilient leadership      practices.
• - Acquire communication skills to effectively convey resilience principles, inspire confidence, and motivate teams to overcome obstacles and achieve collective objectives.
•  - Apply resilience-building tools and frameworks to real-world scenarios encountered in city governance, synthesizing learning into actionable plans for enhancing leadership effectiveness.

 

Target Audience: Leaders, managers, supervisors