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Certification Package: Executive Leadership Program - Tier 4 - Leading the Organization

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Welcome to the pinnacle of leadership excellence: Executive Leadership Program Tier 4 - Leading the Organization. Aspiring leaders and seasoned executives alike, this tier is designed to hone Candidates' skills and empower them to navigate the multifaceted challenges of leading a modern organization. Each course within this tier serves as a strategic pillar, equipping Candidates with the knowledge and expertise essential for effective leadership in today's dynamic business landscape.

  • Emotional Intelligence - Explore the critical role of emotional intelligence in fostering trust and driving transformation within your organization. Learn to harness emotions as a catalyst for positive change and develop the interpersonal skills necessary for effective leadership.
  • Team Management - Dive into the art of team management, mastering the techniques to cultivate high-performing teams and maximize employee engagement. Discover strategies for motivation, conflict resolution, and building a culture of collaboration and accountability.
  • Honor with Inspirational Leadership - Embrace the principles of inspirational leadership as you learn to navigate and honor challenging behaviors within your team. Enhance your communication skills to inspire and motivate others, fostering a culture of respect and trust.
  • Inclusive Leadership - Champion diversity and inclusion as cornerstones of effective leadership. Gain insights into the importance of creating a culture that values and respects differences, and learn practical strategies for fostering inclusivity within your organization.
  • Collaborative Leadership - Navigate organizational change with confidence and agility through collaborative leadership. Discover how to engage and empower your team during times of transition, fostering resilience and driving positive outcomes amidst uncertainty.
  • Strategic Thinking - Develop your strategic thinking capabilities and master the fundamentals of strategic planning. Learn how to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and formulate actionable plans that align with your organization's goals and vision.

Embark on this transformative journey through Executive Leadership Program Tier 4 and emerge as a visionary leader equipped to lead your organization to new heights of success and innovation.

Please note that Executive Leadership Program Tier 4 courses are designed differently from other tiers within the program. These courses delve into high-level topics and require a deeper level of engagement and commitment.

Each Tier 4 course is longer and typically requires approximately one hour to complete. It is important to allocate sufficient time for each course, as they are intended to be completed in one sitting to maximize learning effectiveness and to not lose the time you put into the course.

Throughout these courses, the term "employee" is frequently used. However, please be aware that this term can be interchangeable with other terms such as colleagues, team members, or members, depending on your organizational context and preferences.

It is important to recognize that these courses offer valuable insights and skills applicable to anyone aspiring to grow in their career. Even if you are not currently in a managerial position, these courses provide an opportunity to reflect on the type of leader or manager you aspire to become in the future and to acquire the skills necessary to excel in such roles.

We encourage all participants to approach these courses with an open mind and a commitment to personal and professional growth. Thank you for your dedication to advancing your leadership capabilities through our Executive Leadership Program Tier 4.

All of the courses have a time expectation. In order to successfully complete Tier 4, you will need to complete/watch each course in its entirety. 

Questions? Notice an error? Recommendations on how to improve? Email: elp@phisigmapi.org

  • Tier 4 Refection Questions
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Before you begin, take a moment to reflect on your leadership journey so far and what you are looking forward to in this tier.

    Before you begin, take a moment to reflect on your leadership journey so far and what you are looking forward to in this tier.

  • Organizational Trust
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    The "Organizational Trust" course is designed to provide Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of organizational trust and its critical role in fostering a healthy and productive work environment. Trust is a foundational element for the success of any organization, influencing team member satisfaction, collaboration, and overall performance. Candidates will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, build, and restore trust within their organizations.

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    The "Organizational Trust" course is designed to provide Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of organizational trust and its critical role in fostering a healthy and productive work environment. Trust is a foundational element for the

    success of any organization, influencing team member satisfaction, collaboration, and overall performance. Candidates will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, build, and restore trust within their organizations.

    Course Highlights:

    • Understanding Organizational Trust: Explore the significance of trust within an organization and its impact on employee satisfaction, collaboration, and overall performance.
    • Assessment of Trust Levels: Learn techniques to assess the current level of trust within your organization and evaluate your own trustworthiness as a leader.
    • Effects of Distrust: Delve into the detrimental effects of distrust between employees and within the organization, and understand how it can hinder productivity and teamwork.
    • Building Trustworthy Characteristics: Identify the key characteristics that contribute to building trust among employees and within organizational structures.
    • Mitigating Trust Busters: Discover common factors that undermine trust, known as "trust busters," and explore strategies to prevent their presence in the workplace.
    • Cultivating a Culture of Trust: Learn how organizations and teams can foster a culture of trust through transparent communication, accountability, and integrity.
    • Recognizing Warning Signs: Understand the warning signs of a low-trust environment and develop the ability to identify and address them effectively.
    • Restoring Trust: Gain insights into techniques for restoring trust within an organization after it has been compromised, including effective communication, accountability measures, and rebuilding relationships.

    Learning Outcomes

    Successful completion of the "Organizational Trust" course will enhance Candidates' ability to cultivate a trusting and collaborative work environment, ultimately leading to improved employee satisfaction and organizational performance.

    All of the courses have a time expectation. In order to successfully complete Tier 4, you will need to complete/watch each course in its entirety. 

    Questions? Notice an error? Recommendations on how to improve? Email: elp@phisigmapi.org


  • The Transformational Leader
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    "The Transformational Leader" course is designed to provide Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of transformational leadership. Transformational leadership creates important, positive change. It is grounded in the belief that inspiring others to focus on the greater good produces a level of excellence that exceeds the results achieved by other forms of leadership.

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    "The Transformational Leader" course is designed to provide Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of organizational trust and its critical role in fostering a healthy and productive work environment. Trust is a foundational element for the success of any organization, influencing team member satisfaction, collaboration, and overall performance. Candidates will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, build, and restore trust within their organizations.

    Course Highlights:

    • Four Components of Transformational Leadership: Explore the foundational principles of transformational leadership and learn how to effectively implement the four key components: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.
    • Discovering Your Calling: Reflect on your personal values, passions, and aspirations to identify your leadership calling. Learn how to communicate your vision with passion and purpose to inspire others.
    • Developing Charisma: Understand the elements of charisma and learn techniques to cultivate a charismatic leadership presence. Explore the power of storytelling as a tool for inspiring and influencing others.
    • Fostering Critical Thinking: Gain insights into techniques for fostering critical thinking among your team members. Learn how to encourage questioning, exploration, and innovative problem-solving within your organization.
    • Encouraging Creativity and Innovation: Explore strategies for promoting a culture of creativity and innovation within your team or organization. Learn how to implement ideas and initiatives that encourage experimentation and forward-thinking.
    • Building Personal Connections: Understand the importance of building personal connections with your followers and team members. Learn how to create a supportive environment that fosters individual growth and development.

    Learning Outcomes

    Successful completion of "The Transformational Leader" course will enhance candidates' leadership capabilities, empowering them to inspire positive change, foster innovation, and cultivate a culture of trust and collaboration within their organizations.

    All of the courses have a time expectation. In order to successfully complete Tier 4, you will need to complete/watch each course in its entirety. 

    Questions? Notice an error? Recommendations on how to improve? Email: elp@phisigmapi.org


  • Learning to Manage
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    The "Learning to Manage" is designed to provide Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of how to transition from doing work yourself to managing others. The Learning to Manage course is designed to help minimize stress and walk Candidates through the process of management by targeting five specific areas. Candidates will learn to successfully handle staff, projects, performance, conflict, and even themselves as they evaluate and continuously improve their effectiveness as managers.

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    The "Learning to Manage" is designed to provide Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of how to transition from doing work yourself to managing others. The Learning to Manage course is designed to help minimize stress and walk Candidates through the process of management by targeting five specific areas. Candidates will learn to successfully handle staff, projects, performance, conflict, and even themselves as they evaluate and continuously improve their effectiveness as managers.

    Course Highlights:

    • Transitioning into Management: Gain insights into the unique challenges and responsibilities involved in transitioning from an individual contributor to a managerial role. Learn strategies for navigating this transition effectively.
    • Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Identify common pitfalls that new managers often encounter and learn how to avoid them. Develop strategies for overcoming challenges and maintaining effectiveness in your managerial role.
    • Effective Communication: Explore techniques for communicating effectively both upwards and downwards within your organization. Learn how to convey expectations, provide feedback, and build rapport with your team members and superiors.
    • Delegation and Employee Development: Understand the importance of delegation in managing workload effectively. Learn how to delegate tasks appropriately and empower your employees to take ownership of their responsibilities while fostering their professional development.
    • Managing Performance and Conflict: Develop skills for managing performance issues and resolving conflicts within your team. Learn how to provide constructive feedback, address performance gaps, and navigate interpersonal conflicts to maintain a productive work environment.
    • Self-awareness and Support: Cultivate self-awareness as a manager and identify your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth. Explore strategies for seeking and utilizing support networks to enhance your effectiveness in managing employees.

    Learning Outcomes

    Successful completion of the "Learning to Manage" course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of managerial responsibilities, fostering a positive work environment and driving team success.

    All of the courses have a time expectation. In order to successfully complete Tier 4, you will need to complete/watch each course in its entirety. 

    Questions? Notice an error? Recommendations on how to improve? Email: elp@phisigmapi.org

  • Employee Engagement
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    The "Employee Engagement" is designed to provide Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of how to keep employees engaged. The Employee Engagement course will address shortcomings, like those described on the previous page, and provide you with strategies to ensure your best employees remain with the organization.

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    The "Employee Engagement" is designed to provide Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of how to keep employees engaged. The Employee Engagement course will address shortcomings, like those described on the previous page, and provide you with strategies to ensure your best employees remain with the organization.

    Course Highlights:

    • Understanding Employee Engagement: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the importance of employee engagement in driving organizational success. Explore the factors that contribute to employee engagement and the impact it has on individual and team performance.
    • Recognizing Individuality: Learn to recognize and appreciate each employee as a unique individual with their own strengths, preferences, and aspirations. Understand how to tailor your approach to engage and motivate each employee effectively.
    • Leveraging Strengths: Identify the strengths of each employee and learn how to leverage them effectively in the workplace. Discover strategies for aligning tasks and responsibilities with individual strengths to maximize engagement and productivity.
    • Supporting Employees: Explore ways to show support for your employees by minimizing obstacles that may hinder their performance and satisfaction in the workplace. Learn how to address challenges and provide resources to help employees thrive.
    • Creating Career Paths: Develop strategies for creating clear career paths and meaningful work opportunities for each employee. Understand the importance of career development in fostering employee engagement and retention.
    • Encouraging Open Communication: Foster an environment where employees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, concerns, and ideas openly. Learn how to encourage dialogue and create opportunities for constructive feedback and collaboration.
    • Appreciation and Recognition: Discover techniques for showing appreciation and recognition to employees in a way that is meaningful and impactful. Understand the importance of personalized recognition and how it contributes to employee morale and engagement.

    Learning Outcomes

    Successful completion of the "Employee Engagement" course will empower Candidates to create a workplace culture that values and prioritizes employee engagement, leading to increased satisfaction, productivity, and retention within the organization.

    All of the courses have a time expectation. In order to successfully complete Tier 4, you will need to complete/watch each course in its entirety. 

    Questions? Notice an error? Recommendations on how to improve? Email: elp@phisigmapi.org

  • Organizational Leadership - Deeper Dives
    Contains 4 Component(s)

    For more on Organizational Leadership, take a look at these deeper dives.

    For more on Organizational Leadership, take a look at these deeper dives.

    • Building trust and connection: How to lead with vulnerability | Stanford Graduate School of Business (21 minutes)
    • How to Start Finding Useful Stories, with David Hutchens | Coaching for Leaders Podcast (40 minutes)
    • Kevin Delaney - The Power of Purpose & How To Find Your Many Purposes | Transformational Leadership with Henna Inam Podcast (31 minutes)
    • Here Is Why You Need to Manage Up | Brown Table Talk Podcast (29 minutes)

    Listen and watch all of the podcasts and videos. 

    Everything has a time expectation.

    Questions? Notice an error? Recommendations on how to improve? Email: elp@phisigmapi.org

  • Leadership in Organizational Diversity
    Contains 8 Component(s)

    Through a curated selection of multimedia resources, our Leadership in Organizational Diversity course empowers participants to navigate the complexities of modern workplaces with confidence and compassion. Engage with illuminating TED Talks, including discussions on fostering genuine diversity, creating cultures of belonging, and championing inclusion, all delivered by renowned thought leaders in the field. Complement your learning journey with enriching podcasts. This comprehensive course equips aspiring and seasoned leaders alike with the tools and knowledge to drive meaningful change and cultivate inclusive environments where every individual thrives. The "Leadership in Organizational Diversity" is where leadership meets diversity, and leaders can pave the way for a more inclusive future.

    Through a curated selection of multimedia resources, our Leadership in Organizational Diversity course empowers participants to navigate the complexities of modern workplaces with confidence and compassion. Engage with illuminating TED Talks, including discussions on fostering genuine diversity, creating cultures of belonging, and championing inclusion, all delivered by renowned thought leaders in the field. Complement your learning journey with enriching podcasts. This comprehensive course equips aspiring and seasoned leaders alike with the tools and knowledge to drive meaningful change and cultivate inclusive environments where every individual thrives. The "Leadership in Organizational Diversity" is where leadership meets diversity, and leaders can pave the way for a more inclusive future.

    As you watch and listen, reflect on how you can become more aware of how to be a leader and foster diversity and inclusion in organizations.

    • How to foster true diversity and inclusion at work (and in your community) | TedTalk (22 minutes)
    • Advice for leaders on creating a culture of belonging | TedTalk (19 minutes)
    • We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | TedTalk (14 minutes)
    • The Starting Point for Inclusive Leadership, with Susan MacKenty Bradys | Coaching for Leaders Podcast (38 minutes)
    • How to Create Inclusive Hiring Practices, with Ruchika Tulshyan | Coaching for Leaders Podcast (36 minutes)
    • The Roadmap to Lasting DEI Change with Dr. Sandra Upton |Transform Your Workplace Podcast (38 minutes)
    • Building a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace | Transform Your Workplace Podcast (29 minutes)

    Everything has a time expectation.

    Questions? Notice an error? Recommendations on how to improve? Email: elp@phisigmapi.org

  • Leadership in Organizational Diversity - Deeper Dives
    Contains 3 Component(s)

    For more on Leadership in Organizational Diversity, take a look at these deeper dives..

    For more on Leadership in Organizational Diversity, take a look at these deeper dives. 

    • How to Build a Diverse and Inclusive Culture| Grow Strong Leaders Podcast (35 minutes)
    • Cultivating a culture of inclusion | Life at HSBC (4 minutes)
    • Diversity & Inclusion Matters Within The Workplace, Here's Why | Life at Next (31 minutes)

    Listen and watch all of the podcasts and videos. 

    Everything has a time expectation.

    Questions? Notice an error? Recommendations on how to improve? Email: elp@phisigmapi.org

  • Handling Challenging Behaviors in the Workplace
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    The "Handling Challenging Behaviors in the Workplace" course introduces Candidates to a new perspective: from “challenging employees” to “valuable employees who exhibit challenging behaviors.” By adopting this mindset of working together rather than against each other, Candidates will be able to more effectively address issues and effect a positive outcome.

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    The "Handling Challenging Behaviors in the Workplace" course introduces Candidates to a new perspective: from “challenging employees” to “valuable employees who exhibit challenging behaviors.” By adopting this mindset of working together rather than against each other, Candidates will be able to more effectively address issues and effect a positive outcome.

    Course Highlights:

    • Shifting Perspectives: Adopt a new mindset towards challenging behaviors in the workplace, viewing employees exhibiting such behaviors as valuable individuals with potential for improvement rather than solely as problematic.
    • Behavioral Analysis: Learn to translate perceived "bad attitudes" into observable behaviors that can be objectively identified, addressed, and improved upon.
    • Promoting Positive Outcomes: Explore strategies and guidelines for promoting positive outcomes in challenging situations, fostering a constructive and collaborative approach to addressing behavioral issues.
    • Understanding Challenging Behaviors: Recognize the various types of challenging behaviors that may arise in the workplace, understand their underlying sources, and learn how to appropriately address them with empathy and professionalism.
    • Articulating Concerns: Develop the ability to articulate why challenging behavior is problematic, communicating the consequences of not addressing or modifying such behavior effectively.

    Learning Outcomes

    Successful completion of the "Handling Challenging Behaviors in the Workplace" course will equip candidates with the skills and perspectives needed to address challenging behaviors effectively, fostering a more positive and productive work environment for all team members.

    All of the courses have a time expectation. In order to successfully complete Tier 4, you will need to complete/watch each course in its entirety. 

    Questions? Notice an error? Recommendations on how to improve? Email: elp@phisigmapi.org

  • Leading Others Through Change
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    Leading others through change successfully requires thoughtful planning and innovative options. The "Leading Others Through Change" course will provide Candidates with a clearer understanding of what happens to people when an organizational change initiative occurs. It also introduces the tools and techniques Candidates can use to more effectively lead change efforts in their organization, ultimately allowing Candidates to leave the course feeling better prepared to address the myriad of changes that come their way.

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    Leading others through change successfully requires thoughtful planning and innovative options. The "Leading Others Through Change" course will provide Candidates with a clearer understanding of what happens to people when an organizational change initiative occurs. It also introduces the tools and techniques Candidates can use to more effectively lead change efforts in their organization, ultimately allowing Candidates to leave the course feeling better prepared to address the myriad of changes that come their way.

    Course Highlights:

    • Understanding Change Dynamics: Gain insight into the psychological and emotional responses that individuals experience during times of organizational change. Understand common reasons why change initiatives fail and strategies to ensure their success.
    • Leadership in Change: Learn techniques and strategies for actively leading change efforts within your organization. Explore frameworks for effective change management and develop the skills to navigate through transitions with confidence and agility.
    • Strategic Planning for Change: Develop a comprehensive plan for the success of future change initiatives by closely evaluating the current change effort. Learn how to assess the impact of change on various stakeholders and develop strategies to mitigate potential challenges.
    • Managing Resistance: Identify, acknowledge, and manage resistance to change to ensure a smooth and efficient transition. Explore techniques for addressing concerns, gaining buy-in, and fostering a culture of openness and adaptability.
    • Building Commitment: Apply techniques for increasing commitment to change among team members and stakeholders. Learn how to communicate the benefits of change effectively and inspire others to embrace new ways of working.

    Learning Outcomes

    Successful completion of the "Leading Others Through Change" course will equip candidates with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to effectively lead organizational change initiatives, fostering a culture of adaptability, resilience, and innovation within their teams and organizations.

    All of the courses have a time expectation. In order to successfully complete Tier 4, you will need to complete/watch each course in its entirety. 

    Questions? Notice an error? Recommendations on how to improve? Email: elp@phisigmapi.org