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Georgian, Lakehead partner on program to produce 'great leaders'

The new program will focus on personal leadership style and technique, communication skills and emotional intelligence
NewmarketToday Staff
Lakehead Orillia - Simcoe Hall
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GEORGIAN COLLEGE
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Georgian College and Lakehead University announced today an innovative leadership program designed to help senior-level professionals and managers become great leaders.
The Executive Leadership Program will be facilitated by expert faculty and instructors and delivered in the heart of Simcoe County, beginning in May. Building on real-world experience, the program will focus on personal leadership style and technique, communication skills and emotional intelligence, and tools to drive performance and cultivate highly productive teams.
“Strong and effective leadership skills are critical to the success of any organization and team,” said Kevin Weaver, Vice President, Academic, Georgian College. “We’re absolutely thrilled to expand our growing partnership with Lakehead University to deliver this highly effective program designed to equip seasoned and aspiring leaders with the skills they need to take their teams to new heights and realize their personal potential.”
The program is geared toward directors, senior managers and business owners from a broad range of private and public sector industries, including corporate, government, manufacturing and more. Participants should have a minimum five years of management experience and a team of direct reports.
“We are building capacity to create the leaders of tomorrow by investing in their development today,” said Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans, Principal Orillia Campus, Lakehead University. “This program plays a key role in responding to the needs of our communities by helping to upgrade skills and further their education.”
The first session of the Executive Leadership Program will run in May 2020.
 
For more information or to register for the Executive Leadership Program, visit GeorgianCollege.ca/executiveleadership.
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