Transition to Leader/Manager in Life Sciences BOOTCAMP
Offered Virtually on the Zoom platform Open-Enrollment Workshop.
Upcoming Sessions:
September 20 & 22, 2022 SOLD OUT!
October 18 & 20, 2022 REGISTRATION
February 7 & 9, 2023
To learn more about bringing this program in-house, or to register multiple participants by invoice, email info1@VivoGroup.com
Overview
In the life sciences, individual contributors are often promoted because of their knowledge and expertise. But their success as leaders depends directly on their ability to get things done through others. Becoming an effective manager in the life sciences can be challenging because it requires a new set of perspectives, skills, and responsibilities. This session will provide participants with the key tools they need to be more confident and productive in their organizations
Attendees of this program will gain the key essential skills to effectively lead and manage in the life sciences. Tailored to the specific needs of biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device organizations, this workshop provides participants with the know-how to avoid the most common mistakes made by managers, the capability to apply appropriate leadership styles in varied situations, and strategies for conveying difficult information about performance – honestly and proactively. The format of this course is highly interactive with a focus on practical techniques and applications in current roles.
Key Topics
SESSION #1: The Fundamentals of Leadership and Management
- Topic A: Leadership Roles and Styles
- Topic B: Management Effectiveness
SESSION #2: Delegation & Leadership Communication
- Topic C: Delegation Best Practices
- Topic D: Communicating as a Leader
Format
The seminar program format is highly interactive, and involves small-group discussions of case studies using examples that are specific and relevant to the life science and technology industries. In addition, there are facilitated group discussions, writing assignments, practical exercises, short role-playing exercises, and opportunities to gain perspective from and share best practices with course instructors and other participants. Attendees are given theoretical background and overview of topics, as well as practical tools that can be implemented in the work place. Participants gain experience by practicing using new skills where appropriate.
Who Should Attend
- New managers and leaders (within first 2 years)
- Individual contributors transitioning to supervisory roles
- Managers at all levels who want a comprehensive overview
Seminar Leader
Gwen Acton, PhD, is the CEO of Vivo Group. She holds a doctorate in biology from MIT, and specializes in developing leadership and management skills of scientists and engineers.
Agenda:
SESSION #1: Tuesday 9am-12:30pm
Topic A: Leadership Roles and Styles
- Expectations of individual contributors vs. leader/managers (discussion)
- Characteristics of good vs. bad leadership (brainstorm)
- Identifying styles and role models (self-assessment)
- Elements of influential leadership (discussion)
- Leadership levels and competencies in organizations (discussion)
- Impact of leadership influence and authority (case study)
Topic B: Management Effectiveness
- Roles of managers: People and task (discussion)
- Iron triangle of project management (case analysis)
- People management fundamentals (discussion)
- Importance of interviewing and hiring well (interactive quiz)
- Providing clear goals, roles and responsibilities (case analysis)
- Establishing context and clear expectations (practice)
SESSION #2 Thursday 9am-12:30pm
Topic C. TEST Delegation™
- Delegation advantages (brainstorm)
- Overcoming resistance to delegation (small group discussion)
- Maximizing team output and ensuring results (discussion)
- TEST™ Delegation and TEST™ Styles (case analysis)
- Choosing appropriate TEST™ style based on circumstances (exercise)
- Flexing delegation styles and conversations (self-assessment and practice)
Topic D. Leadership Communication Best Practices
- Ladder of inference and assuming good intentions (case examples)
- Ensuring leadership transparency and trust (exercise)
- Communication formats pros and cons (exercise)
- Providing performance feedback tips (discussion)
- Ensuring successful one-on-one meetings and coaching (self-assessment)
- Asking questions and Active Listening Skills (Practice)
NOTE: Most Massachusetts companies are eligible for 50%-100% reimbursement for this training through the Express Fund with course ID#1121956. Applications to the state must be filed at least 21 days in advance of start of training to be eligible.
REGISTER NOW! Upcoming Sessions:
June 7 & 9, 2022 SOLD OUT!
August 30 & September 1, 2022 SOLD OUT!
September 20 & 22, 2022 SOLD OUT!
October 18 & 20, 2022 REGISTRATION
February 7 & 9, 2023
April 11 & 13, 2023
June 6 & 8, 2023
