ProLEAD Certificate Program
Becoming a great leader takes an entirely different skill set from where you started as an entry-level employee. Unless you have been taken under the wing of a great mentor or participated in an immersive training program at your organization, you're learning to swim in an ocean of uncharted waters with unpredictable challenges and obstacles every day.
The ProLEAD program is designed for those with basic managerial skills who are seeking more guidance and insight on tough topics that keep them up at night, such as terminating employees and confronting difficult people in threatening situations.
Who Should Attend?
This program is the next step for leaders who have attended Hawkeye's LEAD Certificate Program or other comprehensive management or leadership training or have an associate or bachelor's degree in business management. These leaders must also have at least one year of experience with someone reporting directly to them.
2022 ProLEAD Certificate Program Classes
The ProLEAD Certificate program includes ten four-hour classes, two one-hour individual coaching sessions with a professional business coach, and a one-hour Habit Builder Webinar.
To earn the ProLEAD certificate, participants must attend at least seven of the ten classes, dial in to both individual coaching calls, and attend the required one-hour Habit Builder seminar.
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Feb18Team Engagement Through Leadership Conversations
According to the 80/20 principle, 80% of the work gets done by 20% of your employees. It's very likely those employees are probably the most engaged at the company, which is why they are the most productive. What if you, as the leader, knew what to do to get more employees engaged? This class will share the key conversations leaders need to have with their teams to impact their company culture and give them a competitive edge.
Date: Friday, February 18, 2022
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Facilitator: Joel Bennett
Joel Bennett has more than 20 years of human resource experience and excels at building organizational capacity by providing customized consulting, training, and coaching services to growth focused businesses. His expertise in leadership and organizational development, performance management, and recruiting allow him to assist leaders in tackling challenging personnel and organizational issues. Joel has worked with clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, service, education, and healthcare.
Joel graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Geography, and a Master's in Organization Management from the University of Phoenix. He is also a certified practitioner of the DISC assessment and an Actionable Consulting Partner for the Actionable Conversations line of leadership development tools.
Habit Builder Webinar
In this introductory webinar, leadership coach, Joel Bennett will help participants identify leadership behaviors they would like to improve throughout the certificate program. Using an individualized process and the Habit Builder tool, each participant will implement these new behaviors into their daily work habits.
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022
Time: 2:00–3:00pm
Facilitator: Joel Bennett
Joel Bennett has more than 20 years of human resource experience and excels at building organizational capacity by providing customized consulting, training, and coaching services to growth focused businesses. His expertise in leadership and organizational development, performance management, and recruiting allow him to assist leaders in tackling challenging personnel and organizational issues. Joel has worked with clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, service, education, and healthcare.
Joel graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Geography, and a Master's in Organization Management from the University of Phoenix. He is also a certified practitioner of the DISC assessment and an Actionable Consulting Partner for the Actionable Conversations line of leadership development tools.
Maximizing Your Productivity
Are you stressed because you spend all day working and, at the end of it, really have nothing to show for it? In this session, gain insight when your peak performance time is during the day and what activities you should be doing during that time. Also, find solutions for time wasters, review tips for utilizing work resources, and examine how super productive people get it done.
Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Facilitator: Terry Whitson
Terry Whitson is an independent training and development consultant with more than 25 years of experience in corporate training. She earned a master's degree in training and development from Drake University and an undergraduate degree in business with a marketing emphasis from the University of Iowa. Terry has been an adjunct faculty member at Kirkwood Community College since 1988 and Mount Mercy University since 2010. She has worked as a training manager and corporate trainer for several large companies. She also gained valuable insight into customer communications from her early work experience as a customer service manager.
Trust, Respect, and Ethics
More than ever people are looking for leaders who they can trust and respect. This is built on a foundation of ethics. In this class you will understand the vital role that the values of trust, respect and ethics play in the workplace. Behaviors that exemplify each of these values will be clarified, and the class will observe how each of the values play a role in a leader’s influence. This class will challenge and inspire you to be that kind of leader we all need now and in the future.
Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Facilitator: Heather Woody
Heather L. Woody is a success coach who assists individuals personally and professionally to help them experience their greatness. She has a passion for working with people as they pursue their own road to success, goal achievement and fulfilled lives.
Heather is a master certified coach through the Certified Coach Federation and a graduate of Coach Inc., one of the largest international training organizations for professional coaches. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communications from the University of Northern Iowa. She is also a FranklinCovey consultant/facilitator and certified in The 5 Choices, The 7 Habits Signature, and Great Leaders, Great Teams, Great Results Leadership.
Individual Coaching Calls
During this week you will have a scheduled one-hour, one-on-one coaching call with leadership coach, Joel Bennett. This is your time to reflect on what you are learning in the program and target new leadership behaviors you want to practice. This is a wonderful opportunity to get personalized coaching, integrate key learnings from the program into your daily leadership habits, and build a plan to measure the impact your efforts are having.
Date: April 18 – 22, 2022
Facilitator: Joel Bennett
Servant Leadership: Timeless Principles for Changing Times
If you are ready to be the type of leader who wants to make a difference, then this class will put you in the right mindset. Research and studies have shown our employees today want purpose, meaning and connection at work, especially after so many months of recent change and disruption for many of our organizations.
The principles of Servant Leadership serve as a timeless foundation to effectively moving forward as studies continue to show employees feeling more committed and engaged when leaders “serve” their stakeholders and integrate this leadership approach into their daily practices. Learn more about how your predominant leadership style and personality traits impact and affect your organization’s current work culture, especially as it relates to the philosophy of Servant Leadership.
Date: Friday, April 22, 2022
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Facilitator: Dr. Bill Withers
Dr. Bill Withers is a unique speaker, facilitator, and workshop leader, and his love for "Aloha shirts" is only part of his story! Groups will benefit from his decades of prior business management and leadership experience, which is why he can relate to everyone from Gen Y/Millennials to Boomers and beyond, through all stages of career development.
Bill has also served many advisory boards and councils over the years, including two terms on the board of directors for Iowa Public Television. He can relate to all levels of organizations, whether larger corporates or smaller non-profits, from 'the front lines', to the C-suite.
Perhaps the greatest benefit to audiences is Dr. Withers' research into top-tier organizations, including Hy-Vee, Ritz-Carlton, Disney, Four Seasons, Starbucks, and most recently, Southwest Airlines. In fact, he's been invited to make similar presentations numerous times at The International Conference on Business in Honolulu where audiences come from 20 different countries, from all around the Pacific Rim, so you'll learn from the best-of-the-best.
During his academic career Dr. Withers won both teacher and advisor of the year awards while also contributing to three books in the areas of leadership and customer service. Today he serves on the executive team of Lutheran Church of Hope, the largest mainline protestant church of its type in North America. He continues to serve organizations of all sizes in the areas of public relations, quality customer service, organizational change, and leadership development.
Are We Making Money Yet?
Profit is the obvious goal of any business – the ‘bottom line’. In order to answer the question of whether a business is profitable, leaders and managers must interpret and analyze financial reports regularly. Knowing how to read these reports is essential for identifying the financial performance of the organization, department or service line. During this class, you will analyze three main financial reports (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and understand the numbers and data within each report. Also, you will define the difference between accrual and cash accounting, and calculate key financial ratios so you can make informed decisions.
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022
Time: 8:00–10:00am
Facilitator: Kathie Rotz
Meet Kathie Rotz: She is a John Maxwell certified Executive Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Human Behavior Consultant. Unity Consulting provides coaching for business professionals to excel in leadership, business building, confidence, communication, and goal achievement. Kathie’s focus is to empower people by challenging their habits; most importantly, their thinking and emotional habits.
Kathie has over 25 years of experience working in corporate America in leadership and training roles and 19 years leading a growing sales team. During her professional journey she has created onboarding and leadership initiatives and partnered with local colleges to create Leadership programs where she teaches and serves on the planning committee to aid professionals in their personal and team development.
Kathie enjoys traveling, volunteering at her church, and teaching cooking and leadership skills in her direct selling business. She has three grown children and resides in Dubuque, Iowa, with her husband and business partner, John.
Leaders are Career Architects
We take proactive steps to build a retirement plan, to manage our health, even invest in cars and properties to maintain and create value, but too often leave our own careers to chance. Be the architect of your professional life, starting now. Step one as a leader happens in your current role and decisions – at the place where your expertise, your brand communication, and your relationship network meet – a blueprint. Step two is building out a career vision through strategic learning – digital technologies, industry trends, and people knowledge transfer. This course will touch on topics from LinkedIn and productivity tools to hiring and seeking feedback. Learn how to architect your career, as a professional and as a leader, like a pro.
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022
Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
Facilitator: Sandra Flikkema
Sandra delivers a unique combination of experience in coaching, training and career management, leading managers and high potentials to make strategic changes in communication, business, and relational skills. Throughout her career, she has partnered with directors, managers, and professionals to leverage their full career potential using practical, skill-building techniques to support business results. Topics she has covered include upgrading customer service, resilience, change management, coaching & leadership skills, and career management.
Sandra is notable for her tech-leaning instructional design, highly engaging interaction, capability to discern and uncover core issues, future-focused and confidence building coaching, and her ability to promote real and effective learning. She lived for several years in Europe and has traveled extensively in pursuit of her passion for diverse ideas and effective, global communication.
Currently taking engagements in corporate training, career consulting, and executive coaching, Sandra began her career with successful stints in human resources and consulting in the Chicago area, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Business at DePaul University. She has a Master of Arts in Organizational Communication from the University of Northern Iowa and is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to assist clients reaching for optimal performance and success.
Skillful Negotiation
Managers negotiate every day – from convincing a direct report to come in on Saturday to reaching a starting salary for a new hire. In this class, you'll discover how to approach different situations, ask better questions, frame the discussions, and analyze the risks along with weighing the various options. You will practice your new negotiation skills in a safe environment with positive feedback from the instructor and other class participants.
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Facilitator: Dr. Celina Peerman
Dr. Celina Peerman serves as an organizational psychologist with over 25 years of experience from front line to senior level positions, in a wide range of industries and organizations. She is passionate about engaging our human resources in innovative ways to achieve even better organizational results.
While she does some traveling for nationally and internationally, Celina is focused on helping Iowa first. Making sure we are well prepared to recruit and keep the best people and companies right here is priority. Celina’s passion is for how people behave at work; the good, the bad and the worst. Her style has been described as dynamic noting the ability to draw in even the most resistant attendees through real life examples and humor.
Celina lives in Waverly with her husband David of 27 years and two teenage daughters, and a really needy dog.
Practicing Difficult Conversations
Dealing with difficult people and conducting those conversations is one of the most challenging tasks leaders perform. The only way to make this easier is to simply practice it. This class session is devoted to that. After reviewing the guidelines, several practice scenarios will be arranged and you will practice your skills with direct feedback from the instructor and other class participants. It's true; practice makes perfect.
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Facilitator: Heather Woody
Heather L. Woody is a success coach who assists individuals personally and professionally to help them experience their greatness. She has a passion for working with people as they pursue their own road to success, goal achievement and fulfilled lives.
Heather is a master certified coach through the Certified Coach Federation and a graduate of Coach Inc., one of the largest international training organizations for professional coaches. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communications from the University of Northern Iowa. She is also a FranklinCovey consultant/facilitator and certified in The 5 Choices, The 7 Habits Signature, and Great Leaders, Great Teams, Great Results Leadership.
Individual Coaching Calls
During this week you will have a scheduled one-hour, one-on-one coaching call with leadership coach, Joel Bennett. This is your time to reflect on what you are learning in the program and target new leadership behaviors you want to practice. This is a wonderful opportunity to get personalized coaching, integrate key learnings from the program into your daily leadership habits, and build a plan to measure the impact your efforts are having.
Date: September 26 – 30, 2022
Facilitator: Joel Bennett
Effective Performance Reviews
Are your performance reports making a difference? By the end of this class, you will be better equipped to write and deliver performance reviews that are filled with evidence and value that direct reports appreciate and specifically know what to work on to improve their work performance. Class will practice phrasing sticky scenarios and will be exposed to tools to assist them in the future.
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Facilitator: Terry Whitson
Improve Your Critical Thinking, Improve Your Success
Critical thinking is one of the most important skills to improve for future success. Being able to gather the right information from different perspectives in order to make the most accurate decision can have a lasting impact, not only for a current project but for your career. In this class, you will examine common thinking and decision-making mistakes. In addition, you’ll improve your ability to assess problems, identify root causes, generate solutions and determine best alternatives along with their consequences and implications.
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Facilitator: Dr. Celina Peerman
Dr. Celina Peerman serves as an organizational psychologist with over 25 years of experience from front line to senior level positions, in a wide range of industries and organizations. She is passionate about engaging our human resources in innovative ways to achieve even better organizational results.
While she does some traveling for nationally and internationally, Celina is focused on helping Iowa first. Making sure we are well prepared to recruit and keep the best people and companies right here is priority. Celina’s passion is for how people behave at work; the good, the bad and the worst. Her style has been described as dynamic noting the ability to draw in even the most resistant attendees through real life examples and humor.
Celina lives in Waverly with her husband David of 27 years and two teenage daughters, and a really needy dog.
Developing Self-Managing and Emotionally Intelligent Team Members
The ultimate goal for a manager is to have self-sufficient, mature employees who are proactive, trusted role models in the organization and community. This is a long road of development that progresses at different speeds and takes different routes depending on the employee. In this session, will be challenged to raise the bar of expectations for their staff and themselves, and leave with ideas on how to do this.
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Facilitator: Heather Woody
Heather L. Woody is a success coach who assists individuals personally and professionally to help them experience their greatness. She has a passion for working with people as they pursue their own road to success, goal achievement and fulfilled lives.
Heather is a master certified coach through the Certified Coach Federation and a graduate of Coach Inc., one of the largest international training organizations for professional coaches. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communications from the University of Northern Iowa. She is also a FranklinCovey consultant/facilitator and certified in The 5 Choices, The 7 Habits Signature, and Great Leaders, Great Teams, Great Results Leadership.
Registration
Classes meet on Hawkeye Community College's Main Campus in Buchanan Hall in the Advanced Technology and Business Center.
Cost: The ProLEAD Certificate Program is $1,795 per person for the first five employees and $1,595 for each additional employee. Participants will receive class materials in one complete binder for future reference.
To register, complete the ProLEAD Registration form [pdf] and email the completed form to Corporate and Business Solutions.
Download a copy of the 2022 ProLEAD brochure [pdf].
Registration deadline: January 28, 2022
A staff member will contact you to confirm registration and answer any questions. We will invoice your company for the total number of seats to the ProLEAD Certificate Program.
Request more information about the ProLEAD Certificate Program
Contact Corporate and Business Solutions at 319-296-4223 or complete the form below for more information.