The SCS CPTP Leadership Academy is designed to help participants prepare for leadership opportunities by developing essential leadership skills. Leaders exist at every level within an organization, so this program allows for anyone to take ownership of their own development. Through a mix of web-based courses and a variety of virtual events, participants will learn valuable skills that will serve them well as they continue their employment journey here at the State of Louisiana.

Anyone! This program has open enrollment on Success Factors for everyone who wishes to participate. Because the skills are foundational for leaders, the program is intended for individuals who have been identified as "high potential" for advancement into leadership. These individuals are assumed to have demonstrated competency in the State 9 competencies as well as the technical competencies required for their position.

A graduate of this program will be able to use foundational leadership skills that can be applied regardless of their current role.

Program Outcomes:

1. Apply leadership strategies
2. Demonstrate emotional intelligence
3. Cultivate trust within their work group
4. Demonstrate courage
5. Communicate effectively
6. Manage conflict
7. Design continuous improvement initiatives
8. Act decisively
9. Apply strategic thinking strategies
10. Demonstrate professionalism, and
11. Manage performance

• February 11 @ 2:00 pm - What is Leadership (Hosted by Dr. Dana LeBherz and Tara Gallope)
• March 12 @ 2:00 pm - Voices of Change: Women in Leadership (Hosted by Kymberlie Broussard featuring Nicole Tucker & Kristen Thomas)
• April 9 @ 2:00 pm - Bridging Generations: Strategies for Multigenerational Leadership (Hosted by Christee Atwood)
• May 14 @ 2:00 pm - TBD
• June 11 @ 2:00 pm - Legislative Update (Hosted by Dr. Dana LeBherz featuring SCS Director, Byron Decoteau and Sherri Gregoire)
• September 10 @ 2:00 pm - The Mann Gulch Tragedy: the role of Sensemaking in Leadership (Hosted by Dr. Dana LeBherz featuring SCS Deputy Director, Chris Deer)
• October 8 @ 2:00 pm - Stepping Up: Making the Shift from Individual Contributor to Supervisor (Hosted by Glyn Hays featuring Chris Kirby, Dr. Marcus Sylvas, and Jennifer Taylor)
• November 12 @ 2:00 pm - Network to Success: Building your Professional Connections (Hosted by Meghan West, HR Consultant)

Register today in LaGov Learning by using the search term "Virtual Event"!