The NACWA member need:
WSSC Water wanted to create an internal leadership development opportunity for a cohort of 20 emerging leaders. They wanted to develop an internal training program for these individuals to help them understand what skills and behaviors are necessary for a leadership track career progression, and build upon those skills through provided training and tools. In addition, they wanted to increase internal promotability of the cohort participants from mid-level to high-level leadership roles.
How Core Leadership consulting services were used to help:
The scope of work included the development and facilitation of a customized leadership training program that included eight sessions, a mix of both virtual and in-person touchpoints.
Project overview:
The leadership program included several components to support the participants in their leadership journey:
• Baseline assessments
• Orientation
• Four in-person workshops and three virtual workshops with multiple topics around these themes:
o Crafting a Personal Leadership Growth Vision
o Building Alignment Around Your Leadership Growth Vision
o Executing Your Leadership Growth Vision
• Capstone project
• Grow Groups – the cohort was broken into smaller groups, each with an assigned internal mentor from the executive leadership team. The groups connected multiple times throughout the program to discuss key takeaways from the learning modules and ways to apply the learning in the workplace. The smaller learning circles provided deeper support and accountability throughout the program.
Client testimonial:
“This training program has been a defining point in my career and life. The program will undoubtedly change lives, motivations and mindsets more than you know. You not only facilitated the knowledge but also garnered that spark that many of us need to get going.” – Program participant