Lighthouse

This part of the LEF Program focuses on developing 4 leadership competencies, or "pillars" that are common to all top leaders and managers. Once completed, managers will have an increased capacity to deal with the large workloads and challenging decision making that comes with being promoted into management.

Each competency is delivered with four one-to-one sessions. The sessions which last about one hour, are divided equally into an instructional segment (1/2 hour) followed by an implementation segment (1/2 hour). I typically deliver one session via phone call per week. This allows the manager sufficient time to put each learning into everyday application.
The following is a brief description of each competency. For more information please contact Bernard at 780-417-5290.

Pillar #1 - Focus and Execute

The ability to stay focused on a goal and execute the critical tasks that support that goal is a key leadership competency. Leaders must make effective use of their time and effectively deploy the time of others. they are able to prioritize and spend the majority of their time on critical tasks. They stay the course despite distractions and disruptions.

Pillar #2 - Create a Positive Working Atmosphere

Leaders create a positive working atmosphere. They consistently reassure team members in the face of setbacks. They recognize the emotions in others an choose to see the learnings present in situations. They strive to stay consistent and invite communication from others.

Pillar #3 - Motivate a Team

Leaders motivate the team. They have a way of making people do their best. They do so by recognizing individual contributions, providing feedback, sharing responsibility and displaying trust in others. They also motivate others by example. Leaders act and perform the way they expect their team members to act and perform.

Pillar #4 - Innovate and Change

Leaders continually innovate. They question the way things are and take the next step and make improvements. They seek better solutions to problems and find creative solutions to obstacles. They get all team members involved and invite and listen to others who make suggestions on how to make things better.