2-Day Resilient Leadership Skills Workshop

Resilience in leadership refers to the capacity of leaders to withstand, recover, and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands. It involves the ability to adapt to adversity, maintain focus, and continue to function effectively under pressure.

Resilient Leadership Key Objectives

• Enhance understanding of resilience and its importance in leadership
• Equip leaders with practical tools to build personal and team resilience
• Develop strategies for resilient decision-making and crisis management
• Foster a resilient organizational culture through effective leadership practices

This Workshop is Designed For High Performing Individuals & Teams:

Early Career Professionals: Individuals transitioning into managerial roles and looking to build a strong foundation in resilience.

Mid-Career Professionals: Professionals facing increased responsibilities and seeking strategies to manage stress and adversity effectively.

Senior Leaders: Senior managers, directors, and business owners focused on sustaining leadership effectiveness to foster a resilient organizational culture.

Overview of Key Themes and Concepts

This workshop will explore various dimensions of resilient leadership, providing practical insights and strategies to help leaders develop and strengthen their resilience. The following concepts will be discussed:

• Building a Resilient Mindset: Techniques for fostering mental toughness and a growth-oriented perspective.
• Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
• Navigating Change: Strategies for leading through uncertainty and adapting to evolving circumstances.
• Effective Communication: The importance of clear, transparent communication in building trust and managing conflict.
• Team Resilience: Creating a supportive and collaborative team culture that encourages resilience.
• Decision Making: Approaches for making sound decisions under pressure and learning from failures.
• Self-Care: The critical role of personal well-being in sustaining leadership resilience.
• Sustaining Resilience: Long-term strategies for continuous learning and development to maintain resilience over time.

Through real-world examples, case studies, and actionable advice, this virtual workshop aims to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to build resilience in themselves and their organizations. By embracing the principles of resilient leadership, you can navigate challenges more effectively, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success.

Workshop Agenda:

Day 1: Building the Foundation

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Welcome and Introduction

• Overview of the workshop goals and agenda
• Importance of resilience in leadership
• Leadership style assessment (survey/questionnaire)

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Understanding Resilience

• Definition and key components of resilience
• The science behind resilience and its impact on leadership

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Self-Assessment and Reflection

• Personal resilience assessment (survey/questionnaire)
• Reflective exercises to identify current resilience levels and stressors

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM: Coffee Break

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Building Personal Resilience

• Techniques for developing mental and emotional resilience
• Practical exercises: Mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques
• Interactive activity: Developing a personal resilience plan

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Resilient Leadership

• Characteristics of resilient leaders
• Case studies: How top leaders demonstrate resilience

• Group discussion on challenges faced and resilience strategies
• Open floor for questions and experience sharing

Day 2: Applying Resilience in Leadership

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Resilience in Decision-Making

• Strategies for making resilient decisions under pressure

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Leading Resilient Teams

• Techniques for fostering resilience within teams
• Building a resilient team culture

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Communication and Resilience

• Effective communication strategies for resilient leadership
• Interactive session: Practicing resilient communication in challenging situations

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM: Coffee Break

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Crisis Management and Resilience

• Resilience in the face of organizational crises
• Group activity: Crisis simulation exercise

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Developing a Personal and Organizational Resilience Plan

• Creating a roadmap for ongoing personal and team resilience development
• Identifying resources and support systems

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Workshop Wrap-Up and Feedback

• Summary of key takeaways
• Feedback session and certificate distribution

Workshop Materials Included with Registration

• Personal resilience assessment tools
• Case study handouts
• Mindfulness and meditation guides
• Scenario-based exercise worksheets
• Crisis simulation templates
• Resource list for further reading and development

Certificates of completion will be distributed at the conclusion of class.

U.S. employers sponsor this program for continuing education and professional development.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Marriott, 296 State Street, Boston, United States