BECOMING A LEADER: STRATEGIES & TOOLS FOR NEW & EMERGING LEADERS
with Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper
February 27, 2025
10 AM - 1 PM Central Time
$395 (US) per person
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)

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BECOMING A LEADER: STRATEGIES & TOOLS FOR NEW & EMERGING LEADERS

 

When employees are promoted to managerial positions based on their performance in their current roles, they may need more support and preparation to lead and manage others effectively. Success in this role requires a critical set of skills, including performance management, motivation, team development, communication, delegation, and priority management. Managers should develop these skills to ensure the productivity of the people they supervise.

This program focuses on equipping managers with the knowledge and tools they need to manage people effectively and increase productivity in their areas of responsibility. Participants will explore basic managerial concepts, discuss common situations and challenges, and learn how to apply specific strategies and tools to manage people successfully.

DR. ELLEN BURTS-COOPER

 

Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper has spent over two decades providing personal and professional development training, coaching, and consultation. She has been featured in Time Magazine, Black Voices, Smart Business Magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Cleveland Jewish News, Cleveland.com, and Crain's Cleveland Business.

She is also the author of two books aMAZEing Organizational Teams: Navigating 7 Critical Attributes for Cohesion, Productivity and Resilience and Canine Instinct: A Guide to Survival and Advancement in Corporate America. Previously, Ellen was a Senior Vice President and Senior Director of Operational Excellence, IT Performance Management, and Governance for PNC Financial Services. Before the financial services industry, Ellen worked in the electronics industry, leading global teams in several functions at 3M Company.

She earned a BS in chemistry from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL, her Ph.D. in organic/polymer chemistry from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, her MBA from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business, and her Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from 3M Company.


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

 
  • Balance your time between leading, managing, and doing.
  • Be intentional, consistent, and committed in your leadership approach.
  • Focus on coaching, strategic thinking, and adapting to employee needs.
  • Invest in employee development and emotional connection.
  • Continuously reflect, adjust, and plan for long-term success.


TOPICS COVERED

 
COURAGE IN THE WORKPLACE
What it means to act courageously in a professional context.
How courage impacts personal growth, leadership effectiveness, and team dynamics.
Identifying fears, self-doubt, and organizational constraints that hinder courageous actions.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & RISKS
Practical steps to assess, embrace, and manage risks in the workplace.
Strategies to reframe failure as a learning opportunity.
Case studies and examples of successful risk-taking in corporate environments.
ENHANCING COLLABORATION
Encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas through inclusive practices.
Balancing risk and creativity to drive progress and adaptability.
SUSTAINING COURAGE AT WORK
Building mental and emotional strength to sustain courageous actions over time.
Keeping yourself and your team committed to courageous goals.
Ideas for creating a personal action plan to apply learnings in your role.

Program Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based (Zoom platform)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Participants will earn 3 CPE credits or 3 PDC credits
Field of Study: Personal Development
 
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