LEAD: Leadership Excellence and Development Series

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? IIAT & New Level Partners are excited to present LEAD: Leadership Excellence and Development Series.

As an agency leader, you juggle numerous responsibilities every day, from team production to individual staff needs. However, it's crucial not to forget about your own professional growth and development. LEAD is your opportunity to strengthen your leadership foundation, learn essential techniques, and collaborate with fellow front-line leaders to gain invaluable insights.

You can register to attend all six LEAD workshops ($480) or register to attend individual ones ($95 per workshop).

“Being able to collaborate with other leaders from different business spectrums was a great way to get varying opinions.“ LEAD Graduate, 2024

The LEAD Program

The LEAD Series consists of six virtual workshops, each packed with 90 minutes of practical, skill-based content and real-world scenarios. The member cost to attend all six workshops is $480, or $95 for each.

1. Foundations of Effective Leadership

   April 10, 2024, 9:00-10:30 AM CT

   What’s covered?

   • Qualities of an Effective Leader
   • Emotional Intelligence
   • Building Trust
   • Leadership Skills Inventory
   • Empowering the Team
   • Setting Priorities and Managing Your Time

2. Communications and Relationship Management

   April 17, 2024, 9:00-10:30 AM CT

   What’s covered?

   • Communication Styles and Preferences
   • Relationship Myths
   • Stakeholder Management
   • Leading Projects and Meetings
   • Coaching to Performance Outcomes

3. Coaching to Performance Outcomes

   April 24, 2024, 9:00-10:30 AM

   What’s covered?

   • Delivering Feedback
   • Goal Setting
   • Empowering the Team
   • Performance Management
   • Difficult Conversations and Conflict Resolution

4. Difficult Conversations & Conflict Resolution

   May 1, 2024, 9:00-10:30 AM

   What’s covered?

   • Understanding Team Dynamics
   • Types of Conflict
   • Key Steps for Managing Conflict

5. Talent Strategies

   May 8, 2024, 9:00-10:30 AM

   What’s covered?

   • Talent Recruitment
   • Effective Interviewing
   • Managing Multi-Generational Workforces
   • Retaining Talent
   • Introduction to Success Planning

6. Leading Hybrid Teams

   May 15, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

   What’s covered?

   • Success Factors
   • Impact of Proximity and Dependence
   • Gaining Consensus on Team Agreements
   • Evaluating Your Team's Effectiveness

“As a new leader with little experience, LEAD has given me the confidence and framework to better guide my team.“ LEAD Graduate, 2024

“One of my biggest challenges as a manager is being able to effectively communicate and mentor to younger generations I struggle to understand. The LEAD program addressed this issue, and I enjoyed hearing how other agencies handle the same challenges.“ LEAD Graduate, 2024

Empower yourself to lead with confidence!

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting on your leadership journey, there's something for everyone in these dynamic workshops.

Ready to LEAD