TechOps Leadership Accelerator

Preparation

Prior to attending the program, attendees will undergo a Leadership Assessment to help better understand themselves – what got them where they are today and what the challenges on the horizon will require of them. They will explore the unique skills, capabilities, and attributes they possess, as well as ant development opportunities or gaps to be addressed. Leaders will also receive robust 360 feedback from a broad group of stakeholders. Supported by experienced RRA Advisors, leaders will translate their assessment insights into a concrete Leadership Dashboard to serve as a development roadmap for the year ahead.

Module 1: Trends and Disruption

Successful leaders have a dynamic understanding of the global macrotrends impacting their business and the world at large and knowhow to translate those into tangible actions to drive transformative change and performance. Participants will examine different sources of disruption, identifying opportunities to capitalize on and threats to mitigate.

Module 2: Stakeholder Management

In this session, we will explore the complex external environment and the competing demands of a diverse ecosystem of direct and indirect stakeholders. We will enable Technical Operations Leaders to elevate their voices to better communicate priorities and concerns, both in the short and long-term.

Module 3: Influence and Inspiration

The ability to communicate effectively positions leaders to engage customers, and teams garner commitment and support, and build trust. This module is designed, through practice and feedback, to help leaders craft compelling, succinct, and purpose-driven messages that are appropriate for their audience.

Module 4: Leadership Resilience

Sustaining high performance will requires resilience, supported by strategies that sustain personal and professional commitments. Participants define what resilience means to them, identify the resources at their disposal, and choose the specific habits they wish to form to sustain their leadership, personally and professionally, over the long term.

Module 5: Authentic Leadership

Authentic Leadership requires intentionality and congruence in what you say, do, measure, and prioritize. When there is alignment in those facets of your leadership, you create clarity for those you lead.  In this module, leaders revisit their Leadership Dashboard and reflect on their assessment feedback.  They consider their purpose and values alongside that of their organization.

Reentry:

Leaders will reconnect with a peer group from the program to support the application of learning and insights to concrete business challenges.  Leaders will also have the opportunity for a follow-up coaching session with their RRA Advisor to continue to build out and refine their Leadership Dashboard.