Full course description
Course Overview
Join University of Maryland Professor Greg Marr for a dynamic two-day workshop designed to transform how you lead and communicate. We’ll lay the foundation for exceptional leadership by exploring what sets great leaders apart from managers. Through interactive discussions and the Tower Building Exercise, you’ll discover how to inspire, guide, and adapt your leadership style to different situations. Gain practical tools to define team goals, assign roles, and implement efficient processes that drive productivity. By the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies, improved confidence, and the ability to lead with impact—giving you a competitive edge in today’s dynamic workplace.
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for professionals in any industry at the manager-level and above.
Valuable Outcomes
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Distinguish Leadership from Management: Gain clarity on what leadership truly entails, how it differs from management, and why this distinction is critical for success.
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Build Emotional Intelligence and Rapport: Understand the role of emotional intelligence in leadership and learn how to build trust and cohesion through rapport-building techniques.
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Master Team Dynamics and Processes: Learn to identify essential tasks, assign roles, and implement effective procedures to optimize team collaboration and productivity.
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Leverage Feedback and Constructive Conflict: Develop the skills to give and receive effective feedback and use constructive conflict as a tool to enhance outcomes and strengthen relationships.
Course Dates
Thursday, October 2 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday, October 3 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Daily Agenda
9:00 AM Workshop begins
12:00 - 12:30 PM Lunch break (Boxed lunch provided)
12:30 PM Workshop resumes
4:30 PM End of day
Location
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004) University of Maryland DC Campus. Room TBA.
Info Sessions:
TBA
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing at least seven days before the program start date to receive a full refund. No refunds are provided within seven days of the program start date, but participants may defer their enrollment to another session of the same program offered later.
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