Foundations of Network Leadership 2022

Foundations of Network Leadership 2022

FOUNDATIONS OF NETWORK LEADERSHIP

True change comes from within

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Introduction Benefits to your Leadership Practice Course Structure and Resources About the Course Leader - Jeffrey Beeson Detailed Descriptions of Course Sessions Starting Dates for Cohorts in 2022 + 2023 How to register for the Online Course About Ensemble Enabler Contact Information

FOUNDATIONS OF NETWORK LEADERSHIP As a leader of your organization, you probably have been asking yourself whether there is a better way to lead in the current changing environment.

Are you faced with a pile of to-do’s that never seems to grow smaller?

Is your team requiring more of your time as it adjusts to the stress of a new hybrid working environment? Is your business experiencing the uncertainty which many companies are encountering: What worked yesterday is no longer viable now?

And there is: NETWORK LEADERSHIP

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The rate of change today is the slowest you will ever experience. To navigate this unchartered territory you need new tools and perspectives.

NETWORK LEADERSHIP is your compass.

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How to collaborate smarter in order to save precious time for you and your team to get things done. Smarter collaboration using the power of networks has shown that managers save up to 20% of their time (equal to gaining one day a week) to get things done. How to foster well-being in your team, department and organization. How to harness the wisdom of the crowd to drive creativity and innovation. How to cultivate a culture of trust which is essential to attract / retain talent as well as promote diversity and inclusion. How to better anticipate and be prepared to deal with shifts in your market ecosystem which could disrupt your business.

THIS VIRTUAL COURSE PROVIDES AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EMERGING WORLD OF NETWORK LEADERSHIP AND ITS BENEFITS TO YOUR LEADERSHIP PRACTICE

What will you learn during this unique online course?

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A VIRTUAL ONLINE COURSE TO INTRODUCE NETWORK LEADERSHIP

Face-to-face time during a course is undeniably invaluable. However it is the emerging world of virtual communication which Network Leaders need to master. As a consequence, this course is has been intentionally designed as on online group experience. THE FOUNDATIONS OF NETWORK LEADERSHIP course extends over a period of 12 weeks. It consists of 7 virtual sessions - with each session lasting one half-day (4 hours per session). The sessions take place every other week, allowing time between sessions for reading background material, preparing case studies and holding individual consultation sessions. A certificate of completion is received at the end of the course. A follow-up session 6 months after the formal end of the course will review progress and address challenges.

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TAKE A LOOK AT THE KEY ELEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATIONS OF NETWORK LEADERSHIP COURSE

Each participant can schedule up to 2 individual consultation sessions during the 12 week period of the course. The duration of both of these consultation sessions is 60 minutes. During these individual sessions, participants can discuss how the insights from the course apply to their unique business environment. INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION SESSIONS

7 VIRTUAL SESSIONS

CONTENT RESOURCES

Bibliographies Recommended reading list and an extensive bibliography of relevant content. Case Studies Diverse business cases illustrate the impact of Network Leadership. Organizational Network Analysis Maps are used to highlight key features of networks and to visualize the impact of Network Leadership. StrengthscopeLeader TM Each participant receives the results of a 360° Feedback Strengths-based instrument.

Intense, content-rich sessions during which participants gather online to listen to and interact with the latest theory and research on Network Leadership, analyze relevant business case studies and engage in robust group discussions. The first 6 sessions are organized around one of the 6 principles of Network Leadership. The final 7th session is a reflection on the course including a discussion of next steps.

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JOIN AN EXCLUSIVE NETWORK OF COURSE ALUMNI

FOLLOW-UP SESSION

Step 3 ALUMNI NETWORK PLATFORM Alumni of the course have automatic access to an exclusive virtual network platform. This will provide a forum for the F OUNDATION OF NETWORK LEADERSHIP alumni not only to keep up to date with latest developments in Network Leadership but have access to a secure cloud-based platform to exchange reflections, experiences, best practices and learnings with other FOUNDATION OF NETWORK LEADERSHIP alumni.

An 8th session will be scheduled for 6 months after the end of the formal course. This will provide the participants with the opportunity to review their progress, exchange best practices and renew their connections with other course participants. In addition, this session provides participants with the opportunity to meet the next cohort virtually and share their experiences and learnings with them.

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JEFFREY BEESON, MBA/MA WILL LEAD YOU THROUGH THE FOUNDATIONS OF NETWORK LEADERSHIP ONLINE COURSE

Led or managed business strategy consulting projects for Bain & Co. and McKinsey in the following industries: automotive, banking, electronics, energy, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and transportation. Led or contributed to culture transformation projects for Senn-Delaney for companies in the automotive, energy, finance, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and waste management industries. Has worked with over 6,000 leaders on 5 continents to cultivate their self- and team leadership skills as a leadership workshop facilitator and executive coach. Founded Ensemble Enabler in 2014 to collaborate with companies to promote a healthy organization in all aspects of its business. Jeffrey has a unique combination of business strategy, culture transformation and leadership development know-how accrued from 25 years of professional experience.

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Testimonials

When it comes to leadership and change, Jeffrey has everything in his toolkit to bring hidden potential to the surface. Dorothee Jennrich Chief Executive Germany - Scientific instrument manufacturer and distributor

Clients benefit from both Jeffrey’s empathy and his vast knowledge and experience

Beat Blaesi Managing Director and Senior Advisor Leadership Development - Global Bank

Jeffrey has shown us the way to reach consensus on a large scale and to inject our work with creativity. Ulrich Mehlmann CEO - Automobile parts manufacturer

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GUARANTEE YOUR PARTICIPATION TODAY

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Sign-Up for the FOUNDATIONS OF NETWORK LEADERSHIP online course Click here to register

Save the start date and look forward to your Network Leadership Journey! Click here for all dates

Schedule your non-binding personal call with Jeffrey Click here for a call

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SESSION 1 PREDICTION IS FUTILE

Introduction into the basics of networks and network leadership.

In this session, you will learn:

How networks influence beliefs and behaviors. How network structures can impede or enhance the flow of energy and information. How in a world dominated by networks, non-linear causality prevails, making clear why our best efforts of prediction fail.

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SESSION 2 MAPPING FIRST - MEASUREMENT SECOND

A new approach requires a new language. Network maps derived from Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) are the new language of Network Leadership.

In this session, you will learn:

What Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) is and what it can deliver. How to interpret ONA maps and determine the health of the networks in your organization. Why ONA maps reveal more of what is going on in your organization than KPIs ever could.

(c) Harvard Business Review March-April 2021

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SESSION 3 CONNECTIONS CATALYZE CREATIVITY

In this session, you will learn:

Explores how you can use the power of networks to drive creativity and innovation.

How to set the stage for creative efforts. Innovative ways of connecting people. How to save significant amounts of time and resources to achieve the key desired results.

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SESSION 4 LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES AND DEEP DIVES

A continuation of the exploration about how Network Leaders use the power of networks.

In this session, you will learn:

How to use the wisdom of the crowd to sense what is happening in your business. How to focus the attention of networks on specific issues. How to unleash the creativity of networks inside and outside your organization to proactively address the issues that matter to your company.

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SESSION 5 CULTURE MATTERS Network Leaders thrive in a culture of openness and transparency.

In this session, you will learn:

How cultural norms are transmitted through networks. How to identify the people in your organization who are the key conveyers of the culture’s norms and values. How to simply and elegantly shape your organization’s culture through Network Connections and Community Learning initiatives.

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SESSION 6 NETWORK LEADERSHIP IS A COLLABORATIVE ENDEAVOR

The simple 20th century industrial logic is becoming out-dated. A VUCA world requires a leadership culture which is based on teamwork and allows leaders to emerge as situations require.

In this session, you will learn:

How business ecosystems are disrupting the traditional world of strategy. How partnerships with groups outside of your organization will become even more essential for the survival of your business. How Network Leadership permits you to navigate this new terrain.

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SESSION 7 WRAP-UP, REFLECTION AND NEXT STEPS

This final session will review all the aspects of the course and discuss the implications for your leadership, teams, networks and organization.

In this session you will learn:

What resources are available to a Network Leader. How to prepare yourself for this shift in your personal leadership practice. How to formulate the next concrete steps to initiate your Network Leadership Journey within your organization.

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YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A NETWORK LEADER IN YOUR ORGANIZATION

2022 Course start dates*

COHORT 1 May 27th COHORT 2 September 9th

2023 Course start dates*

COHORT 1 January 20th COHORT 2 April 21st COHORT 3 September 8th

*For a full list of individual dates for each cohort CLICK HERE

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GUARANTEE YOUR PARTICIPATION TODAY

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Save the start date and look forward to your Network Leadership Journey! Click here for all dates

Sign-Up for the FOUNDATIONS OF NETWORK LEADERSHIP virtual course

Schedule your non-binding personal call with Jeffrey Click here for your call

Click here to register

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TRUE CHANGE COMES FROM WITHIN

We reached 100% of our 2021 Key Company Goals. Energy is released throughout an organization and internal information flows are enhanced through our innovative practices in the following areas:

Organizational Learning Network Leadership Fluid Collaboration Transparent Communicatio

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2) Expanding our human capital resources for more efficient work at the office

WE PARTNER WITH COMPANIES TO ENABLE HEALTHY ORGANIZATIONS

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True change comes from within

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