Our certificate programs are delivered in a livestream, online format.

Wednesdays, 9am – 11:30am EST.
Winter 2023: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8.
Spring 2023: May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7.
Summer 2023: July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23.
Fall 2023: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8.

• To earn this certificate, you must complete the 5 modules and associated course requirements.
• 2.1 CEUs

Session #1: Leading Teams in Today's Dispersed Global Workplace

• Creating an operating structure for remote work collaboration;
• Identifying expectations related to job roles for team member accountability;
• Crafting your role as a dispersed team leader – become mission control;
• Evaluating performance based on observation;
• Delivering honest, productive performance feedback;
• Creating team engagement in dispersed teams;
• Driving team productivity in dispersed teams.

Session #2: Strategic/Critical Thinking to Drive Business Results in Distributed and/or Remote Teams

• Understanding the difference between strategic thinking and tactical execution;
• Learning best practices for aligning strategic plans with business objectives;
• Creating executable tactics that advance the strategic plan;
• Communicating plan requirements to key stakeholders;
• Evaluating plan execution and re-directing as necessary;
• Engaging in proactive resource allocation and accurate budget development;
• Holding employees accountable to plan requirements;
• Communicating plan progress and benchmark achievements to senior management.

Session #3: Leading as a Coach to Build Team Productivity, Engagement, and Accountability in Remote and/or Dispersed Teams

• Establishing a positive tone with a new team;
• Developing your team to achieve their potential;
• Maximizing your team's capabilities through goal setting and constructive feedback;
• Delivering motivating performance reviews;
• Setting stretch goals using SMART techniques;
• Creating opportunities for peer-to-peer mentoring;
• Exploring ways, you can turn a negative situation into a positive business outcome.

Session #4: Managing Interpersonal Interactions Through Influence and Negotiation Online

• Establishing protocols proactively that provide a framework for addressing issues early;
• Building an open team structure that values feedback;
• Developing a culture of trust with your team;
• Leading with compassion;
• Understanding Covey's circle of influence/circle of concern theory.

Session #5: Remote Executive Presence and Building Visibility When You Aren't in the Room

• Developing your plan for building team visibility for yourself and your team
• Reviewing the indicators of power within an organization;
• Understanding the power of a strategic network to influence an outcome;
• Understanding the role of mentors and advocates in career advancement – for yourself and your team;
• Identifying the key steps needed to create an effective powerbase of your own;
• Exploring ways you can turn a negative situation into a positive business outcome.