NAHRO's Emerging "L.E.A.D."ership (Learn, Explore, Assess and Develop) Program-LEAD Session 3

LEAD Session 3 - Participant Guide

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The LEAD Program's Session 3 guide focuses on enhancing team dynamics through effective communication, understanding workplace culture, and fostering employee empowerment and engagement. The session commences with discussing the significance of communication, highlighting that poor communication can undermine trust, especially with the rise of digital communication tools which can lead to burnout and affect work-life balance.<br /><br />Effective communication is essential, requiring adaptation to various styles and careful planning for crucial conversations, including setting clear expectations. Participants practice feedback delivery in three scenarios addressing issues such as changes in employee performance and team member interactions.<br /><br />The session emphasizes the importance of a positive workplace culture. It suggests creating team agreements and investing in attributes like trust, transparency, and diversity to cultivate a thriving learning environment. Delegation is outlined as a crucial leadership skill, promoting growth and learning within teams.<br /><br />Employee engagement is addressed with strategies to make team members feel inspired, empowered, and valued. Recognition is highlighted as a vital aspect of fostering connection and satisfaction among team members, with encouragement to explore meaningful recognition methods.<br /><br />The session includes development plan reviews, urging participants to reflect on their communication strengths and areas for improvement. Homework tasks involve discussing workplace culture with colleagues and identifying personal strengths and areas for development in key session topics.<br /><br />Resources provided include articles and books such as "Leaders Eat Last" and "The Power of a Positive Team," encouraging further exploration of leadership and team-building strategies. The session is designed to prompt thoughtful engagement with the topics covered and to prepare participants for practical application in their work environments.

Keywords

team dynamics

effective communication

workplace culture

employee empowerment

employee engagement

feedback delivery

positive workplace

leadership skills

recognition methods

development plans