CERTIFICATE: Program Leader Certificate – Fall 2024

Dates: 11/5, 11/19, 12/3 & 12/17/2024 

Program leaders have an enormous impact on employee retention and engagement. People do not leave a job because of the work; they leave a job because of the management.

Program leaders are the translators of the organization’s strategy and they play a key role in generating enthusiasm among employees by helping them to see the vision and mission in action. Program leaders are the heart and soul of most organizations. 

The Program Leader Certificate is geared towards those who can play a pivotal role in ensuring that their programs and teams get the support needed to thrive. (Lunch is provided.) 

(The certificate price includes all four sessions. To complete the Program Leader Certificate, complete at least 3 of the 4 sessions. )

Part 1: Strategic Connection: Connecting Your Team to the Organization's Vision with John Thalheimer 
11/5/2024  - (9:00 AM – 2:30 PM CST)

A big part of being a successful program lead is finding ways to increase employee engagement by helping employees understand the connection between their individual work and the organization’s overall mission. In this interactive workshop, program leads will be shown how to interpret organizational vision into actionable steps for their team as well as learn how to create simple strategic initiatives that connect with their employees. 

Learning Objectives:
•    Examine the role of the program lead in connecting the vision to execution
•    Learn how to build a team's strategic plan (Vision, Mission, and Actions)
•    Understanding how important belonging is to organizational success
•    Discover how to best allocate resources
•    Learn how to connect a variety of people to the organization’s mission

Part 2:  Performance Management and Evaluation with John Thalheimer
11/19/2024 - (9:00 AM – 2:30 PM CST)

The driving force behind all organizations is their employees. As leaders our success depends on the performance of our teams. If we don’t understand the foundational principles of performance management, our organization can sputter and stall out. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the eight foundational drivers of performance and how coaching with confidence will lead to better results. 

Learning Objectives: 
•    Understand the eight foundational levers of performance 
•    Explore how to establish employees’ performance expectations 
•    Learn how to evaluate and manage your team’s performance 
•    Improve coaching skills to guide employees 

Part 3:  Taking Care of Your Teams / Addressing Staff Burnout with Candace Surface  
12/3/2024 -  (9:00 AM – 2:30 PM CST)

Leadership comes with many challenges. Many leaders in the nonprofit sector experience burnout and are seeking better balance for themselves and their teams.  This workshop will teach valuable techniques that can help you and your team to not just survive, but thrive.  

Learning Objectives: 
•    Understand how to create a culture of self-care 
•   Understand your self-care story and take practical steps towards staff well-being 
•   Be more mindful and grounded to prevent the workplace burnout

Part 4:  Putting the Pieces Together: Final Review & Group Coaching with John Thalheimer & Candace Surface 12/17/2024 -  (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST)

The final half-day session is an opportunity for the cohort to review the concepts covered with both facilitators to help them process, retain and incorporate the information presented. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance and insight on situations/scenarios unique to their organization with the group. 

SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE

*Workshop times are Central Standard Time.