Leadership Development Academy
Within every organization there are leaders. Those who lead are charged with the responsibility for the team, department, division or group to be successful. They usually report to someone at a higher level of authority. Successful organizations understand the need to provide quality leadership development training to maximize employee productivity, to create a positive and motivating work environment, to accomplish the mission and to reach established goals while retaining employees. Existing leaders that wish to enhance and improve upon their performance and those wanting to advance their career opportunities into leadership positions will benefit from learning new skills and developing more competencies required of leaders in today’s world.
The Leadership Development Academy will emphasize basic leadership competencies and styles, and ethical practices. It will also cover areas of resiliency, power and influence skills, and how to better balance personal and work life through wellness and mindfulness behaviors. Participants will complete self-assessments to understand more about their own personal strengths and challenges, and will engage in role plays and scenarios to gain practical experience with the skills and competencies presented.
Attendance will be limited to 15 participants for the maximum benefit from the training.
Dates: September 4, 5 and 6
Each day will run approximately from 8 to 4:30 with two breaks of 15 minutes and an hour for lunch
A total of 18 CEUs will be offered for full completion of the Program
Who Should Attend
- New & emerging leaders within their organization
- Those who want to move into management or want to learn the skills to be a successful leader
- Leaders that wish to improve and enhance their skills and competencies
- Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders and anyone wanting to move into a leadership position
Goals of the Academy
- Learn and be able to discuss at least three components that make a successful leader.
- Identify at least three emotional intelligence competency areas.
- Identify at least one area of personal strength and at least one challenge as a leader.
- Identify at least two personal characteristics that support their resiliency.
- Acquire and apply at least three practical skills for making ethical decisions in complex and ambiguous situations.
- Acquire three critical thinking skills which directly assist in the enhancement of their professional judgment and decision making.
- Develop the ability to lead diverse teams and create inclusive work environments.
- Understand and differentiate leadership and management attributes and practice skills.
About Our Presenters
Arnold C. Farley, Ph.D.
Arnold C. Farley, Ph.D.
As an expert in human behavior, program and organization development, with over 30 years of professional experience (20 years in federal government), Dr. Farley offers outstanding facilitation, coaching, and people and systems management skills to enhance individual, team and organizational performance. If you are expanding, changing focu
As an expert in human behavior, program and organization development, with over 30 years of professional experience (20 years in federal government), Dr. Farley offers outstanding facilitation, coaching, and people and systems management skills to enhance individual, team and organizational performance. If you are expanding, changing focus or direction, or have a desire to improve performance and working relationships, Dr. Farley excels in facilitating ideas, plans, options and results.
CREDENTIALS
- Licensed Psychologist, Executive Coach, Mediator, Mental Health Disaster Response Trainer
EXPERIENCE
- Organizational Consultant services that include Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Staff Development and Training workshops and Organizational Development
- Training and Staff Development Analyst responsible for all training and staff development in OSE/CDER at Food ad Drug Administration; developed and implemented leadership training for senior leadership and team leaders in the areas of leadership; workshops in resiliency, conflict resolution, humor, and lessons learned; provided mentoring, coaching, facilitation, and other needed interventions.
- Deputy Commander of Health and Human Services Disaster Response Team (USPHS) developed and presented training in deployment preparedness and resiliency and served as lead after action debriefing provider.
- Senior Psychologist and Consultant for staff support services within the Department of Defense, providing direct and indirect services requiring top security clearance. Provided training in management consulting, cultural sensitivity and resiliency/humor.
- Director, Research Support Scientist Officer Planned, developed, and implemented prevention and mental health promotion programs and initiatives for Phoenix Indian Medical Center (developed and implemented Service Excellence comprehensive training) and regional tribal nations; Program Director for pre and post (APA approved) Doctoral Psychology Internship Program; Institutional Review Board Director/Member.
- Expert Wellness Consultant Presenter at National, Regional and local Professional and Wellness Conferences (Balancing Professional and Personal Lives, Humor in the Workplace and Catching the Spirit).
- Director, Drexel University Counseling Center, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology Department, Drexel U. taught Industrial Psychology and Educational Psychology; Chair, Wellness Committee, Personnel Development Middle States Association Work Group; Visiting Professors Program to schools and industry (received Most Requested Award twice).
- Human Resource Manager/ Clinical Supervisor Rehabilitation Planning, Inc, Managed professional services and resources for staff and created new employee training program and performance monitoring system.
Eli Fresquez, Ph.D.
Arnold C. Farley, Ph.D.
J. Eli Fresquez, Ph.D., LISW/LCSW, obtained a Ph.D. in Social Work, a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Masters in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. He has been a Social Worker and Psychologist for over thirty-five in New Mexico, was the first chairperson of the New Mexico Soci
J. Eli Fresquez, Ph.D., LISW/LCSW, obtained a Ph.D. in Social Work, a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Masters in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. He has been a Social Worker and Psychologist for over thirty-five in New Mexico, was the first chairperson of the New Mexico Social Work Board of Examiners and chaired the National Social Work Examination Committee responsible for creation and administration of the National Social Work Examination.
Dr. Fresquez is an expert in Social Work Examination and Preparation, Correctional Social Work and Creation, Implementation and Evaluation of Behavioral Health Programs. He has taught in several major universities and writes in the field of Correctional Social Work and Exam Preparation. At present, Dr. Fresquez conducts Social Work Exam Preparation Seminars, is Co-Chair the New Mexico Social Work Task Force and is a mentor and supervisor to many social workers interesting in Social Work entrepreneurialism. Dr. Fresquez conduct workshop in several areas to include Social Services Entrepreneurialism, Harnessing and Exploiting Treatment Models and Leadership in the Social Services profession.
Theresa Ortiz, MSW
Theresa Ortiz, MSW
Theresa Ortiz, MSW, LCSW, is a member of the Pueblo of Isleta and the proud mother of three adult children. Ms. Ortiz currently serves as a mental health therapist and acting clinical supervisor with the Kewa Family Wellness Center in the Pueblo of Santo Domingo. She has had the opportunity to work in various tribal communities providing
Theresa Ortiz, MSW, LCSW, is a member of the Pueblo of Isleta and the proud mother of three adult children. Ms. Ortiz currently serves as a mental health therapist and acting clinical supervisor with the Kewa Family Wellness Center in the Pueblo of Santo Domingo. She has had the opportunity to work in various tribal communities providing services for social services programs as well as behavioral health.
Ms. Ortiz believes that balance of mind, body, and spirit is vital to a positive outlook which in turn can create a healthy life. This is what she emphasizes while working in Native communities. She is honored to be able to provide the support needed to improve the health and well-being of Pueblo people.