June 22 & 29; July 20 & 27; August 10 & 24, 2021
2:30 – 4:30pm ET
This workshop brings directors and managers of economic and workforce development research together. Through facilitated discussions, scenario-based group exercises, and open peer-to-peer exchanges, participants will hone their skills in strategic planning, team management and development, and budgeting. The course will impart innovative strategies and tools for diffusing challenging situations, expanding research networks, and attracting new resources, and communicating effectively with internal and external customers.
Day 1
Welcome, Introduction, and Overview
Determining the Research Function’s Role within an Organization –
- Defining a Vision, Mission, & Principles for Your Group
- Clarifying Your Group’s Role within the Organization’s Strategic Plan
- Research Value Proposition
Book Discussion – The Leadership Challenge
- Overview of the Leadership Challenge
- Distribute self-assessment within the session
Getting on the same page: What is a leader?
Day 2
Building Your Team
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion –
- Embracing an equity lens
- Building communication strategies around your recruitment
Book Discussion – The Leadership Challenge
- Chapter: Model the Way
Day 3
Setting Your Team Up to Win
- Developing Strong Internal Communications
- Managing Workflow
- Research Prioritization & Time Management
- Managing People Remotely
Book Discussion – The Leadership Challenge
- Chapter: Inspire a Shared Vision
Day 4
Creating Alliances with Internal Partners and Leaders Getting Buy-in for research
- Using community indicators, data from management to leadership and decision-making
Communicating and Collaborating Externally
- Incorporating customers
- Improving community engagement
Book Discussion – The Leadership Challenge
- Chapter: Enable Others to Act
Day 5
Activating the Research Component of the Organization’s Strategic Plan
- Building a Dynamic Product and Services Portfolio
- Incorporate Customers
Balancing Leadership & Administrative Management
- Managing the research budget
Book Discussion – The Leadership Challenge
- Chapter: Encourage the Heart
Day 6
Managing Transition & Change
Book Discussion – The Leadership Challenge
- Chapter: Challenge the Process
Registration
| Non-members: | $825.00 |
| Research Professional and Organizational Members: | $660.00 |
| Premium Organizational Members and LMI Institute State Members: | $577.50 |