The Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara

Coaching Training and Leadershp Deveopment

Coaching Leaders/Managers to Coach
3-day workshop

Coaching Leaders/Managers to Coach prepares leaders to master the basic conceptual frameworks of the coaching process so they can think and perform as coaches in their interactions with peers, direct reports, superiors, and groups.

Key learning outcomes include:

Understand how the cycle of change works and how to enable others to navigate their way successfully through the predictable phases of change.
Lead from behind and “challenge” others to move beyond their comfort zones.
Establish, sustain, and conclude coaching relationships in a variety of settings.
Identify emerging values and passions and help others tap their own energy sources.
Guide resistance work to help others identify and resolve obstacles and threats that prevent them from moving forward.
Facilitate scenario development and enable others to link their visions for the future to realistic plans in the present.

In addition to the primary benefits related to developing and deepening coaching competencies, each individual will have further insight to his own personal learning and leave with a personal action plan related to her vision for her work as a coach and leader within the organization.

Renewing Teams
1-day workshop

Renewing Teams provides a process and tools to help teams understand a natural and predictable pattern of change. They learn how to evaluate their current environment and take action around choices that support the team’s goals. This workshop helps teams discover the best steps to take to achieve their vision of success.

Key learning outcomes include:

Understand the nature of organizational change and how to identify where the team is in that cycle.
Define the skills necessary to be effective in each phase of the Cycle of Renewal.
Identify strategies and choices to effectively operate as a team, while navigating a changing terrain.
Define specific action steps to successfully architect the desired plan.

Managing Change
Half-day workshop

Managing Change provides a process and tools to help individuals and understand a natural and predictable pattern of change and to know how to identify their own location in that cycle. They learn how to evaluate their current environment and take action around choices that support their goals.

Key learning outcomes include:

Understand the nature of the change process and how to identify where they are in that cycle.
Define the life skills necessary to be effective in each phase of the Cycle of Renewal.
Create a vision for themselves and examine the strategies and choices that will help them reach that vision.
Determine specific action steps to successfully shape the lives they want.

Coaching Skills for Leaders
1-day workshop

Coaching Skills for Leaders helps mid-level managers to learn and practice basic skills of coaching as they develop leadership qualities. The workshop helps individuals to strengthen both their communication skills and their ability to provide on-the-spot coaching as they manage work groups and individuals, and collaborate across functions within an organization. This workshop is especially for managers who are:

Challenged by demanding expectations or major transitions in their work responsibilities
Responsible for helping others in their organization to achieve results
Facing increasing opportunities for business success without being equipped to handle it
Desiring to demonstrate more professionalism in their interactions

Key outcomes include:

Managers develop a learning plan that helps them set a clear direction for the future.
Managers gain a sense of confidence as they increase their competence in leadership skills.
Managers communicate more clearly at work, engaging in crucial conversations and managing conflict.
People working with them will better understand the work requirements and will be more productive.
The organization will see greater business results reflected in the bottom-line.

Moving Forward: Navigating Transitions
1-day workshop

Moving Forward: Navigating Transitions focuses on helping individuals to successfully transition to a new role within an organization or outisde the organization. Many employers view this program as a natural complement to outplacement services, as this work helps individuals focus on their own goals and future dreams. While these transitions can create turbulence, The Hudson Institute views these times as good opportunities to refocus and revision a new chapter that is vital and fulfilling.

Upon completion of Moving Forward, participants will:

Regain a sense of control for moving forward in their career.
Develop a short-term strategy and plan focused on their unique personal situation.
Learn how to redevelop their sense of purpose and vision.
Understand how to bring closure to the current work chapter.
Confidently initiate an outplacement process for leaving their work organization.

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