About Us:
What is The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities?
The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities is a partnership of 19 national developmental disabilities organizations. The Consortium offers intensive week-long leadership institutes virtually or in-person in your state or province, leadership training designed to meet the specific needs of disability organizations, a resource-rich website tailored to the needs of emerging leaders in the disability field, a community of practice aimed at supporting the growth and knowledge of disability leaders and research on best practices and innovations in disability supports and leadership.
The goal of the National Leadership Consortium is to assure the quality and commitment of the next generation of leaders for government and nonprofit organizations serving people with developmental disabilities. Drawing upon the experience of the cofounders of the Leadership Consortium in heading two of the largest disability associations nationally, the Consortium is dedicated to building a corps of quality leaders and to the promotion of sound, values-based leadership practices.
While some generic non-profit management and leadership courses are available nationally, none exist that are specific to leaders in the complex and changing field of intellectual/developmental disabilities services. The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities is significantly impacting the quality of supports to which people with disabilities have access.
For more information about the wide range of programs offered through The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities, visit our Services and Programs page.
Targeted Leadership Training and Development Workshops
The National Leadership Consortium provides targeted leadership development, training, and support to disability service sector leaders representing a range of management and leadership roles and positions. These workshops are created and delivered to meet the specific developmental needs of leaders in various stages of their careers and leadership roles. Targeted Leadership and Development workshops are entirely comprised of experiential exercises, activities, assessments, and small and large group discussions.
They provide space for leaders to practice and hone specific leadership skills while building relationships. Workshops can be held virtually or in person, in person workshops typically include one or more 6-8 hours sessions while virtual workshops are comprised of one or more 4-hour sessions. Topics of Targeted Leadership and Development Workshops are listed below. For additional information about how to bring a workshop to your team or organization, reach out to us at info@natleadership.org!
| Workshop Subject | Sample Topics to Be Covered | Length of Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching and Mentoring Skills and Strategies | • Identifying Coaching & Mentoring Opportunities • Intentional Coaching & Mentoring Strategies • Building Coaching & Mentoring Relationships | One In-Person Day or Two Virtual Sessions |
| Enhancing Leadership Confidence and Competence | • Addressing Imposter Complex • Building Self-Efficacy • "Selling" Self and Others | One In-Person Day or Two Virtual Sessions |
| Leading Authentically | • Ethical Leadership & Leading with Integrity • Aligning Values and Practices • Transparency in Leadership | One In-Person Day or Two Virtual Sessions |
| Becoming a Better Decision-Maker | • Understanding Your Decision-Making Abilities • Building Your Values-Based Decision-Making Skills • Strategic Decision-Making in Tough Situations | Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions |
| Emotional Intelligence (EQ) | • Skills of Emotional Intelligence • Promoting a Growth Mindset • Authenticity and EQ | Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions |
| Intentionality in Feedback and Support | • Creating a Culture of Accountability and Engagement • Strengths-Based Feedback • Supervision as Support | Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions |
| Team Dynamics | • Understanding Thinking and Working Style • Defining Team Culture & Shared Agreements • Effective Communication on Good Days & Bad | Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions |
| Keys to Successful Communication | • Identifying Communication Styles • Effective Communication Tools • Engaging in Challenging Conversations | Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions |
| Leading in Challenging Times | • Leading Through Everyday Challenges • Making Tough Decisions • Leading with Resilience and Hope | Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions |
| Leveraging Leadership Styles and Strengths | • Identifying Leadership Skills and Strengths • Identifying & Building Complimentary Skills • Determining Personal Leadership Goals | Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions |
| Organizational Transformation | • Stages of Transformation • Gaining Buy In & Support for Change • Sustaining Momentum for Transformation | Two In-Person Days or Four Virtual Sessions |
| Essential Leadership Skills and Practices | • Strengths-Based Leadership • Strategic, Critical, and Creative Thinking Skills • Developing Others | Three In-Person Days or Six Virtual Sessions |
| Leading Evidence-Based Teams | • Identifying & Measuring the "Right" Outcomes • Evaluating Existing Data • Leading Everyday Evidence Based Decision Making | Three In-Person Days or Six Virtual Sessions |
| Leading Great Teams | • Psychological Safety • Strategies for Effective and Efficient Teams • Enhancing Engagement | Three In-Person Days or Six Virtual Sessions |
| Promoting Professional Wellbeing | • Strategies to Combat and Avoid Burnout • Setting Boundaries at Work • Building Resilience in Yourself and Others | Three In-Person Days or Six Virtual Sessions |