Course Outline
Introduction – Excellence and Its Hidden Cost
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Overview of workshop objectives and participant expectations
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An examination of the premise: Can historical success become a barrier to future achievement?
The Journey – Understanding How Leaders Think
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Cognitive biases and information processing mechanisms
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Variations in decision-making frameworks
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The influence of mental models on leadership effectiveness
The Dream Job – Collaboration and Shared Perspectives
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Facilitating the exchange of information and institutional knowledge
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Analyzing diverse perspectives to enhance understanding
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Strengthening collaboration among leadership teams for government operations
Design Principles in Action
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Introduction to the workshop structural framework
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Defining behavioral archetypes relevant to public service
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Integration of the learning model throughout the session
The Shadow – When Success Becomes Inertia
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Identifying leadership behaviors that previously drove organizational success
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Distinguishing between established practices that hinder change and those that sustain it
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Understanding the distinction between operational consistency and necessary adaptability
The Map 2.0 – Mapping Team Reactions
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Identifying behavioral archetypes within agency teams
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Analyzing individual responses to organizational transformation
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Adjusting leadership strategies to align with diverse personnel needs
The Changing Market – Seeing Beyond the Obvious
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Detecting early indicators and emerging trends in the operating environment
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Balancing operational execution with strategic exploration
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Enhancing strategic decision-making capabilities in dynamic contexts for government
The "Yes, Boss!" Meeting – Managing Silent Resistance
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Identifying underlying dissent within leadership units
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Fostering constructive challenge and psychological safety
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Structuring meetings to secure genuine commitment and accountability
The Alert – Leading Through Uncertainty
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Navigating decision-making processes during crisis events
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Executing effective communication under high-pressure conditions
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Managing uncertainty while preventing fear or assigning blame for government stakeholders
The Shadow and the Commitment – From Insight to Action
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Identifying one specific leadership behavior requiring modification
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Defining one team mechanism to implement within 14 days
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Developing an individual action plan and establishing accountability commitments for government
Requirements
There are no prior requirements for participation.
This resource is intended for government managers and team leaders.
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Course - Personal Efficiency and Managing Meetings
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Course - Critical Thinking
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HASAN TAHA URLU - Huber Turkiye
Course - Assertiveness
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