Equip Colleagues to Progress

The development of our colleagues is driven by the environment we create and the support that we provide.

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No matter our role, we can listen to our colleagues and find ways to help them progress in their careers. The development of our colleagues is driven by the environment we create and the support that we provide. Equipping our colleagues to progress occurs when they are empowered to communicate their needs and we look for opportunities to sponsor and support them in their professional endeavors.

In this session, participants will start to think about the ways in which colleagues have helped them progress, the unique strengths they have to offer their colleagues, and identify specific actions they can take to further others’ professional and personal development.

Key Takeaways

  • Inclusive leaders leverage their own strengths, relationships, and knowledge of their colleagues to help them be successful in achieving their career goals.

  • Identifying opportunities for colleagues benefits them as individuals and benefits our team as they become more confident, skilled and capable. 

  • Homogeneity in our networks can undermine our own ability to grow from the perspectives, experiences, and insights of those who are different from us.

Included Resources

Overview

Provides an introduction to the key concepts associated with the skill. Prepares participants to think about and engage with the topic prior to the workshop.

Workshop Workbook

A detailed and interactive workbook includes all content covered in the workshop, interactive pages for activities and exercises, and serves as a valuable reference tool for leaders in the future.

Conversation Circle Guide

A framework for self-led small group discussions between workshops extends the learning and supports long-term behavior change.

Take Action Tool

But wait, what do we DO? This tool includes practical and actionable suggestions on how to take proactive action on participants’ learning after the workshop.

*All of our resources are PDFs which are interactive and fully accessible.*


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