LDEP Manager's Guide

Managers’ Guide to Supporting LDEP Participants’ Learning

This portion of the Manager’s Guide is intended as support and guidance for the Direct Managers of LDEP participants.

applying the skills, use their journals to reflect (develop a habit), do assignments to be prepared for next session. 3. Help them clear their calendars on program days so they can be fully present – help them think about who else can step in for them on critical projects? (discuss ahead of time). Try not to schedule meetings or discussions during their breaks. DURING PROGRAM (BE A COACHING LEADER) 1. Schedule check in meetings. ▪ Look at program meeting schedule – set up a half hour to talk with them between sessions. Create a regular cadence for meetings and make them a priority. Possible topics include but are not limited to the following: ▪ Comments on their overall experience in the program so far. ▪ What they learned that seemed meaningful to them and how do they think they can use what they learned. ▪ Ask participant to recount a situation with you where they applied a skill from the recent session: use after action review questions. ▪ How can you further support them in integrating skills and concepts into how they lead? ▪ What were the homework assignments? What was their experience when they tried to apply the skills or concepts? What did they learn as a result?

BASIC FRAMEWORK 1. You are in this with your participant; make time to be supportive. 2. Their learning and how they integrate that learning into their leadership practices depends on your active support – don’t waste BL time and money. 3. Be a role model for the behaviors your participant is learning. ▪ Refresh yourself on your LDEP skills. ▪ Be a “fan.” Be sure your participant knows you are invested in them and their success at BL. 4. Demonstrate your interest and support by showing up at the virtual kick off, meeting between sessions, at the graduation/closing luncheon, and after the program. MEET WITH YOUR PARTICIPANT PRIOR TO PROGRAM BEGINNING 1. Ensure each of your participants knows they were selected to be part of the LDEP program because BL wants to invest in their development as a leader by escalating their leadership skills. 2. Encourage them to attend, be open to learning, actively participate, practice

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