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The Leadership Program
Become a leader people want to follow
 Where are you on your leadership journey? Whether you are a new supervisor just learning the ropes or an experienced leader who wants to take their leadership ability to the next level, The Leadership Program through MSU Extended University equips you for the journey ahead. We provide fast-paced, comprehensive, and effective training for front-line leaders. Our goal is to help you discover your leadership skills and apply them in a way that adds value to your team and to your organization.
Upcoming Events
More courses will be posted soon for Spring 2010. If you'd like to be notified of leadership opportunities, please email Paul Bentley at paul.bentley1@montana.edu
The Training Series | Instructor | Testimonials | What to Expect | Benefits
Our Leadership Training Series
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| Watch instructor Paul Bentley introduce the Leadership Program. |
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| Watch instructor Paul Bentley introduce the four key leadership principles. |
Leadership is influence. The way we influence determines our effectiveness as leaders. The leadership training series focuses on the four key leadership abilities:
Part 1: Managing Self
- Identify and assess your leadership role and purpose
- Increase your effectiveness as a communicator
- Use the dynamics of diverse personalities to build team strength
- Learn to manage personal stress, time, and workflow
Part 2: Inspiring Others
- Create a motivational climate
- Coach individual performance
- Meet employee needs
- Leverage team productivity
Part 3: Helping Your Team Achieve its Purpose
- Build customer relations
- Ensure a safe work environment
- Lead problem-solving teams
- Continuously improve team processes
Part 4: Creating a Leadership Culture
- Establish a climate of integrity
- Resolve conflict
- Negotiate with integrity and purpose
- Manage change
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About the Instructor
 Paul Bentley is the Program Director and Instructor for the Leadership
Program at MSU’s Extended University. He has 18 years of leadership
experience in private industry, government, and non-profit.
As the global Training Manager for Micron CMS he was responsible for
leadership development, continuing education, and all aspects of technical
and corporate training in the U.S., Malaysia and Belgium.
As the Management Development Specialist and later the Supervisor of
Instruction at Boise State University, Paul developed and taught leadership
courses for over 4,000 business, government and non-profit leaders.
He loves teaching and helping new leaders grow.
Paul can be reached at paul.bentley1@montana.edu or (406) 994-6683.
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Alumni of the leadership program say:
- “Great class! I would highly recommend it to anyone in supervision!”
- “ I have recommended this series to other supervisors”
- “Useful information that can easily be applied immediately on the job”
- “I will implement these tools immediately- I am anxious to see results”
- “I enjoyed all four classes and learned a lot of skills that will help me manage my team more effectively”
- “Really enjoy the hands on activities”
- “Great material, relevant, helpful, insightful”
- “[The instructor} really gives me the feeling he knows the subject and cares about my development as a potential manager!”
- “This is the first section I have attended and I am very excited about completing the other three supervisory development classes!”
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What to Expect
Competency-based curriculum: That means that when you finish, you will have learned and put into practice fundamental and practical leadership skills. You will set leadership goals and get immediate feedback on your progress.
Dynamic, fast-paced sessions: Instructors use a mix of experiential learning, group exercises, cutting-edge DVD’s, Q and A’s, and leadership experience to create a fun and exciting learning experience. You will get a chance to experience and practice every leadership concept.
Instructors with extensive leadership experience: Our instructors are experienced leaders with backgrounds ranging from government leadership to private industry to non-profit. They have a passion for leadership and a concern for the success of every participant.
Practical, no-nonsense tools that can be applied immediately: If leadership is an art, this course provides the paint, brush, canvas, and practice. Theory is great, but the real test of a leadership skill is on Monday morning at work. You will see immediate result when you begin using the tools, skills, and concepts you’ve learned and practiced in class.
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The Benefits for Your Organization
High quality programming: The leadership series has been taught to thousands of satisfied customers. Follow-up to several organizations has shown increased morale, lower turn-over, and higher productivity from those who have attended the series.
Cost-effective: For large organizations, the cost of employee travel, hiring consultants or developing your own program can add up quickly. By using the leadership program, you can choose the location, purchase group discounts, and even have the course customized for your organization. If you are a smaller organization or even an independent business owner, the cost of a training program can be out of reach. Our public programs provide the same high-quality content and instructors, and are affordable for nearly any group or individual at a very reasonable price.
Customizable: The program can be customized for your organization. The Leadership Program will assess your program needs and work with you to develop a leadership series that addresses the specific needs of your group. In addition we provide follow-up effectiveness evaluations and a refresher 2-3 months after the program is presented.
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