L.E.A.D. Cohort 2 Discussion Board-Program Syllabus - Emerging LEADership Program Cohort 2

Program Syllabus - Emerging LEADership Program Cohort 2

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The Emerging L.E.A.D.ership Program, scheduled from Spring 2025 to Fall 2025, is a developmental initiative by NAHRO, targeting new or aspiring leaders in housing and community development. It features six sessions, including two in-person meetings in Washington DC and Phoenix, AZ, and four virtual sessions, designed to equip participants with essential supervisory skills and team management strategies. <br /><br />Key learning areas include effective employee supervision, coaching, setting and achieving goals, and harnessing employee strengths. The sessions also cover aspects of personal development, HR management, team-building, and strategic goal-setting. Participants will engage in final presentations, showcasing a case study to industry experts, facilitating networking and practical feedback.<br /><br />The syllabus stresses the importance of participation with specific requirements: <br /><br />- Participants need a web camera and microphone for virtual sessions, and are encouraged to have a tablet or laptop for in-person meetings.<br />- Business cards are recommended for networking.<br />- Engagement in all training sessions—covering both in-person and virtual formats—is mandatory for program completion.<br /><br />The program opens with a personal assessment (DISC and Gallup’s Clifton Strengths) to aid participants in discovering personal strengths. Session topics include management HR facets, team building, achieving organizational excellence, and inter-level leadership dynamics, with each providing opportunities for expert interaction and feedback.<br /><br />Attendance is critical, with a requirement to attend at least three of the four virtual sessions live, and complete all homework, including working in Leadership Pods. Refunds for cancellations are only available before the program initiation, less a 25% fee. The initiative culminates in a graduation ceremony with presentations to NAHRO Fellows for feedback, providing a platform for future leadership engagements.

Keywords

leadership development

housing community

NAHRO program

supervisory skills

team management

personal assessment

networking

virtual sessions

strategic goal-setting

graduation ceremony