Leadership Style Influences
Upon People & Policies
of Organizations
EPFP Learning Team Members:
Shereen Arraf
Carol Easlick
David Faichney
James Griffiths
Derek Jones
Peggy O’Keeffe
Robert Smith
Agenda:
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00 Introduction & Opener, Shereen Arraf
1:15-2:00 Philip Johnson (introduction by David Faichney)
2:00-2:30 An Art of Possibility, Peggy O’Keeffe
2:30 Break
2:45 Scott Holman (introduction by James Griffiths)
3:30 Leading with Laughter, Carol Easlick & Derek Jones
3:45 Lou Adams & a Simulation (introduction by Robert Smith)
4:30 Q/A & Wrap-up, David Faichney
Format:
Leaders from various organizations will share their perspectives
and experiences about leadership, and discuss their approaches
to specific problems which have challenged them during their
tenure as leaders.
Research regarding leadership styles, ethical issues, problem solving,
and policy making will be integrated throughout the session.
Members will be engaged in simulations and group discussions regarding
some challenges leaders face.
Fellows and Learning Team members will be encouraged to bring examples
of good and bad leadership experiences they have witnessed.
Specific Questions for Guest Leaders to Answer:
1. How do your define leadership?
2. What kind of leader are you?
3. What are the strategies you use to inspire
and lead your organization?
4. What are your approaches toward developing
leadership in others?
5. How do you respond to change within
your organization or environment?
6. What
are some of the effective approaches you use to impact policy in
your organization?
Resource Persons:
Dr.
Philip Johnson
A native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Philip Johnson is an author,
public speaker, broadcaster, ordained minister and consultant to large
and small corporations. Phil
holds a doctorate from the University of Toronto and is on the faculty of Calvin
College and the University of Phoenix. His purpose in consultation is
to enable businesses, associations and government to focus on their future,
and develop practical strategies which they can put into action profitably. Phil
is an author of six books including Time-Out! Restoring Your Passion for Life,
Love and Work. His seventh, The Soulwise Enterprise: Inventing a Future of
Promise and Prosperity, will be published next year.
Mr. Lou Adams, M.A.
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
District Manager
Michigan Rehabilitation Services |