Smart Leadership: Part 3 – Inspire a Shared Vision
When the byproducts of a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream plant overloaded a local waste treatment plant and nearly had to shut down, administrative assistant Gail Mayville found an unorthodox solution that saved people’s jobs, kept the plant open, and jump-started a new and rewarding career. What Gail and thousands of other leaders share is the characteristic of being forward-looking – of being concerned not just about today’s problems but also about tomorrow’s possibilities. They see something out ahead, vague as it might appear from a distance, and they imagine that extraordinary feats are possible and that the ordinary could be transformed into something noble. Find out how Gail solved the problem – and why leaders need to be able to look beyond the present moment to see an ideal version of the future. This course – which focuses on the third principle, ‘Inspire a Shared Vision,’ will help you learn to communicate your vision clearly and enlist others in making this dream a reality. This is the third in a series of courses adopted from the highly respected book, The Leadership Challenge , written by James Kouzes and Barry Posner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses leadership decision-making, team motivation, and organizational-change challenges related to Smart Leadership: Part 3 – Inspire a Shared Vision. When the byproducts of a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream plant overloaded a local waste treatment plant and nearly had to shut down, administrative assistant Gail Mayville found an unorthodox solution that saved people’s jobs, kept the plant open, and jump-started a new and rewarding career. What Gail and thousands of other leaders share is the characteristic of being forward-looking – of being concerned not just about today’s problems but also about tomorrow’s possibilities.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for real workplace leadership situations, such as guiding a team through change, resolving conflict, and building trust during uncertainty associated with Smart Leadership: Part 3 – Inspire a Shared Vision. When the byproducts of a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream plant overloaded a local waste treatment plant and nearly had to shut down, administrative assistant Gail Mayville found an unorthodox solution that saved people’s jobs, kept the plant open, and jump-started a new and rewarding career. What Gail and thousands of other leaders share is the characteristic of being forward-looking – of being concerned not just about today’s problems but also about tomorrow’s possibilities.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address consistent, values-driven leadership practices and accountability expectations for anyone in a leadership role tied to Smart Leadership: Part 3 – Inspire a Shared Vision. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making when leading teams through day-to-day challenges.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for current and aspiring leaders, supervisors, and managers, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Smart Leadership: Part 3 – Inspire a Shared Vision.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by strengthening leadership capability and building more consistent leadership practices across supervisors and managers related to Smart Leadership: Part 3 – Inspire a Shared Vision.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on leadership development and succession-planning efforts. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across departments and teams.
