In this cohort-based webinar series we will explore how to build leadership competencies to better lead digital change in your business – these competencies being recognized as key areas that successful leaders around the globe are focusing on as they navigate change and ensure the sustainability of their digital change efforts. One of the essential steps in navigating these efforts is to build and strengthen personal competencies as a leader to better guide your team through digital change.

The highest performing digital leaders are leaders who:

– Understand their leadership style and can confidently lead change and manage ambiguity to operate effectively when the way forward is not totally clear.

– Maintain resilience in the face of change and stress while engaging their people in the change process to look ahead to future possibilities.

– Have emotional intelligence, self-awareness and deliberate transparency as they lead their teams.

This 3-part series considers leadership styles and assessing the change initiative, building resilient leaders to lead change and covers the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.

Each one hour session will include a pre-session assessment to prepare yourself for the topic. The sessions themselves will include an overview of the topic, an opportunity for a small group peer problem solving exercise and a takeaway application. Additional reference resources will also be provided for knowledge building beyond the sessions.

Building Leadership Skills in the Digital Era

Session 1 – February 09, 2023 Time:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MST

Leading Digital Change: Concern for People – Concern for Results

Session 2 – February 16th, 2023 Time:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MST

Leading Digital Change: Resilient Leaders

Session 3 – February 23rd, 2023 Time:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MST

Leading Digital Change: Emotional Intelligence

Is this program for you?

Participants who can commit to the following items will get the most out of the course

• Full attendance for all three sessions

• Ability to complete program activities outside of the course, approximately three hours

• Willingness to share your perspectives and experiences with peers in the group

• The ability to lead and implement changes in your business

• Ability and willingness to provide implementation data and program feedback to AWE for rolled-up project reporting (Individual and business information will be kept confidential)

Required Technology

• Access to a computer with reliable Internet access.

• Ability to print session materials as required, or as preferred.

Program Format 

February 9th, 16th, and 23rd

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm each day, 3 hours total session time plus one hour a week outside of class to complete pre-work or activities

Price  $39 + GST

This course is capped at 35 participants to ensure a quality learning experience within a cohort of women entrepreneurs. Please register today if you’re interested!

Please note: This course is only open to Alberta-based women or non-binary entrepreneurs

Series Presenter: Lori Schmidt (EC DEV, C.M.C.)