Procurement Counselor Ariana Billingsley completed the 2014-2015 Leadership Enhancement and Development (LEAD) Program. Based on Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner’s principle that “leadership development is self-development,” the SBTDC LEAD program is designed to enhance interpersonal effectiveness and leadership propensity. The core curriculum is based on the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership:
- Modeling the Way
- Inspiring a Shared Vision
- Challenging the Process
- Enabling Others to Act
- Encouraging the Heart
The program teaches how to:
- Identify your leadership strengths and development opportunities
- Search for opportunities to change and improve
- Collaborate with other participants on a project and presentation
- Network with colleagues around the state
Each year the program develops and improves. Participants form lasting connections with other members of their cohort, and gain new skills and insights.