If upon completion of your Leadership Development Certificate you were eager to get to work and make positive change, you’re not alone - it’s exciting to learn how to improve results, then set out on a course to do so. No doubt you’ve succeeded in meeting some of your goals, while others will take continued effort. Because the best leaders sharpen their saw on a regular basis, Leadership NEXT is a repeatable course designed for alumni to continually acknowledge their progress, update their learning, and receive real-time coaching on new strategies for overcoming current challenges in their workplace. Through a series of hands-on exercises and guided conversations you will deepen your knowledge of what it means to manage and lead effectively within the present context of your organizations.

Come prepared to discuss the areas have you improved upon as a result of previous trainings and at least one organizational issue you have been unable to resolve that you would like to work on next.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Express a deeper understanding of how you achieve success.
• Pinpoint whether current obstacles are driven by process issues, people problems, or your own behaviors.
• Consult others on best practices in leadership, process management, change, influence, communication, motivation, and dealing with conflict.
• Clarify the costs and benefits of the variety of options available to you.

Prerequisite: You must complete all five courses of the SPSCC Leadership Certificate before taking this course.

Intended Audience: Individuals who have completed the Leadership Certificate program and are interested in additional coaching.