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LEADERSHIP IN CHANGING TIMES

July 14, 2020 | 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm | via Microsoft Teams online video format

Cost: $99.00 | Online Registration Required:

Online Workshop Overview

What are the most essential leadership traits in times of change? The best leaders embody six key characteristics: farsightedness, passion, courage, wisdom, generosity, and trustworthiness. Deserving traits by which to lead others given our current times. Great leadership is particularly important in times of change. When things are easy, acceptable leadership is tolerated and will probably work OK but when things are rough, the stakes for appropriate leadership are raised. Successful modern leaders need to be comfortable with learning and change and well-grounded in these six attributes.

Times have changed yet leadership traits and styles tend to remain constant. However, it is these very aspects that need to be adaptive in determining leadership action. Today’s leader is challenged with working smarter to balance the demands of employees and management, empowering staff, prioritizing the urgent and leveraging knowledge and technology to facilitate innovation to more effectively deal with modern issues. The Leadership in Changing Times workshop takes an imperative look at the leadership actions needed today and maps out first steps of action toward their implementation.

Workshop Objectives
• Focus on the fundamental roles, styles and traits of leaders
• Learn the modern roles, responsibilities and challenges of directing others
• Assess the shifts and changes in the current organizational/business landscape
• Analyze innovative approaches to problem solving, communication, and decision making given current challenges
• Identify personal leadership strengths/opportunities for appropriate leadership
• Review and select “next actions” from a tool kit of leadership skills

INSTRUCTOR | Dr. Robert K. Prescott, SPHR, SHRM-SCP (Bio: Dr. Prescott has spent 20 years in industry and 22 years in teaching and consulting. His previous positions include Director of Executive Education at Penn State University and Director of Human resources for BellSouth Communications. Dr. Prescott consulted with many organizations, to include: the U.S. Army, the IRS, the NBA, Disney World and SSA. Bob has co-authored several books on leadership and human resources and received his Ph.D. from Penn State University). Dr. Prescott is a senior member of Transformation Partners.

Registration Policies:

- There are no refunds for this class, unless under emergency conditions. Paid attendees can substitute someone else for their seat.

- Agencies are responsible for ensuring employees with ADA requirements are supported.

- Seating is limited, so please register early

CONTACT Fred Eidson | fred.eidson@gsa.gov -or- Jeff Conn | jeff.conn@gsa.gov