Leadership Essentials

 

 



Program Overview

This program equips emerging leaders with foundational skills to enhance their effectiveness. It's ideal for those overseeing small teams or preparing for future leadership. Participants will practice hands-on skills and strategies relevant to their work as leaders, culminating in a solid foundation of leadership expertise. By the end, they'll be confident and competent leaders, inspiring their teams towards success.

  • Learning Outcomes

    By participating in this program, you should be able to:

    • Assess your leadership approaches, skills, and styles.  
    • Effectively communicate, delegate, and ensure accountability. 
    • Align your accountability to your organization’s overall business strategy and people management expectations. 
    • Enhance the performance of you and your team though the lenses of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and psychological safety​. 
    • Implement time management, productivity, and work-life balance strategies.  
    • Apply performance management skills to get the most out of your team.  
    • Plan for recruiting and building your team by considering your goals, duties, and responsibilities.  
    • Identify and interpret your responsibilities under the Saskatchewan Employment Act and other relevant legislation.
  • Who Should Attend
    • Front-line to mid-managers 
    • Those who are moving from peer to supervisor roles
    • Those who are interested in pursuing a leadership role
    • Those who would benefit from refreshing their leadership skills
    • New and emerging leaders who want to develop their foundational toolbox
  • What Is Included
    • All learning materials provided digitally through Canvas 
    • Certificate of Completion
    • Credential to add to your CV and LinkedIn Profile
    • DiSC Workplace self-assessment and report
    • DiSC Agile EQ self-assessment and report
    • 19.5 CPHR Saskatchewan Continued Professional Development (CPD) hours
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Funding Available

Check out the funding opportunities available through the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant.

 

January, In-Person

Date: January 29, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Fees: $2,495 plus Taxes

Registration Deadline: January 3, 2025

Location: #600 - 340 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon

Program Schedule

Day 1: Wednesday, January 29

Day 2: Thursday, January 30

Day 3: Friday, January 31

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST

More Information

In-person delivery occurs at Edwards Executive Education, #600 - 340 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, with all learning materials provided digitally on Canvas. In-person delivery includes instructor facilitation, small group exercises, large group discussions, interactive learning, networking and ample breaks and opportunities for questions and discussions. Participants will be required to bring a laptop/digital device to access all learning materials during the program. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.

Register for January, In-Person

April, In-Person

Date: April 21, 2025 - April 23, 2025

Fees: $2,495 plus Taxes

Registration Deadline: April 7, 2025

Location: Prince Albert

Program Schedule

Day 1: Monday, April 21

Day 2: Tuesday, April 22

Day 3: Wednesday, April 23

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST

More Information

In-person delivery occurs in-person in Prince Albert, with all learning materials provided digitally on Canvas. In-person delivery includes instructor facilitation, small group exercises, large group discussions, interactive learning, networking and ample breaks and opportunities for questions and discussions. Participants will be required to bring a laptop/digital device to access all learning materials during the program. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.

Register for April, In-Person

Course Planner

For more information, contact

Rebecca Schweighardt
Manager, Open Enrolment
306-966-7956
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Instructor Profile

 

Brent Pederson, MEd, CPHR

Brent Pederson is a trusted talent advisor with 15 years of experience in 2 global consulting firms, has worked in 8 countries, is consistently a top-rated consultant, workshop facilitator, conference presenter, and regularly publishes articles. He previously spent 15 years in the energy sector with 10 of those years in a direct leadership role. Brent primarily consults in the sectors of mining, oil & gas, financial services, and the public sector, specializing in the areas of leadership assessment & development, coaching, performance management, succession planning, organization design, leading change, and innovation

Brent holds a Master’s of Education degree (University of Regina) and Certificates in Power Engineering (SAIT), Organization Design (USC), Adult Education (St. Francis Xavier), and HR Management (Queens).

His certifications/designations include: Executive Coaching, Change Management, the MBTI™, the Six Thinking Hats™, and CPHR.

 Rick Reid

Rick Reid, PME, BComm, CPHR 

Rick Reid is a human resources professional with over twenty years of experience in a variety of strategic advisory and leadership positions in both public and private sector organizations. The Corporate Learning Consultant and a program facilitator and coach with Executive Education at the Edwards School of Business, Rick has a Bachelor of Commerce from Edwards, a Professional Master of Education from Queen’s University, holds a CPHR designation, and is a Certified Leadership Coach. Rick has worked in a number of industries including education, health care, local government and energy services, and in his work with Executive Education, engages with participants and organizations across all industries. his career has primarily focused in the areas of employee and labour relations, and employee learning and development. He has extensive experience in conducting workplace investigations, conflict engagement, leadership development, performance management, and leading organizational HR change initiatives.

Rick values opportunities to connect with leaders and teams through facilitating training and development activities that support their work towards individual professional development goals, and in building cohesive, high performing teams.

Offer This Program In-House

Interested in bringing this program to your organization or team within your organization? Fill out our Online Needs Assessment form and show your interest in bringing this program in-house or customized based on your needs.

Cancellation Policy

For information regarding our cancellation and refund policy please visit our terms and conditions.

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