Leading People and Crafting Culture: Core Concepts for Building Strong Chapters

Southern Regional CAC is pleased to host Leading People and Crafting Culture: Core Concepts for Building Strong Chapters. This immersive training is designed to enhance your leadership skills and organizational effectiveness. We will delve into critical topics that are pivotal for driving success and fostering a productive work environment at your Chapter. Participants will engage in interactive exercises to apply newfound knowledge to real-world challenges. You will be equipped with actionable strategies and a deeper understanding of how to lead people, develop strong systems, and craft culture.

Core Concepts to be Discussed Include:

1. Leading People 

• Practicing Supervision – Distinguish between performance management and supervision to effectively guide your team towards achieving organizational goals.
• Designing Effective Staff Meetings – Transform mundane staff meetings into engaging and productive sessions that foster collaboration and efficiency.
• Onboarding and Offboarding – Standardize the process of integrating new team members and transitioning departing staff to ensure continuity and clarity.
• Exploring the Importance of Deep Work and Retreats – Discover strategies for meaningful work that propels your mission forward. Learn how to create opportunities for deep work and retreats that boost creativity and staff retention without significant financial investment.

2. Developing Strong Systems 

• Project Management – Effectively organize and guide projects to ensure clarity of scope, defined roles, and timely delivery and achievement of objectives.
• Information Sharing Tools – Utilize platforms and technologies that streamline communication and collaboration across teams.
• Standard Operating Procedures – Document routine processes to promote efficiency, consistency, and quality in daily operations.
• Data and Evaluation – Collect and analyze key performance metrics to inform decision-making and measure impact.

3. Crafting Culture 

• Identifying Key Organizational Rituals – Explore the power of rituals in reinforcing organizational culture and enhancing team cohesion. Learn practical techniques for designing rituals that resonate with your team’s values and goals.
• Overcoming a False Sense of Urgency – Strategies for Prioritization – Gain tactical strategies such as calendar management and coaching techniques to effectively prioritize tasks and support your team’s success.