In today's rapidly evolving landscape, the essence of leadership is not just about managing execution—it's about driving meaningful change and progress. This interactive presentation will explore the critical role of leaders as architects of transformation and how we must build these capabilities differently.
Organizations are facing new challenges and threats to future viability—from navigating post-pandemic recovery to adapting to swift technological advancements and shifting social values. As a result, the expectations placed on leaders, especially those in Senior and Mid-level roles, have never been higher. They are tasked with developing and implementing new strategies, programs, processes, systems, and structures to foster innovation and growth. This is a pivotal moment for leaders to redefine what leadership means in times of change.
During our interactive session, we will:
1. Explore the New Landscape of Change: Understand how the nature of change has evolved and what this means for leaders today. We will unpack the nuances of leading in a world where change is iterative, non-linear, concurrent, and requires a collaborative approach.
2. The Power of Connection: We will examine effective mechanisms for leading change through authentic connections. We’ll discuss practical strategies for building trust and commitment, enabling leaders to influence and inspire their teams during uncertain times.
3. Overcoming Barriers: We will identify common barriers to change and resistance within teams, equipping attendees with actionable strategies to navigate these challenges and accelerate progress.
4. Embrace Leadership Intelligence: With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace, we will discuss the concept of "Leadership Intelligence" - the ability to connect with individuals on a human level while leveraging technological advancements.
Join us for this interactive session where we will not only examine the landscape of change but also empower leaders to embrace their role as catalysts for growth and transformation. Together, we can build a future where every leader feels equipped to navigate change with confidence and purpose.
Agenda: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Registration / Light Meal / Networking
6:15 – 6:30 pm: Announcements
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Welcome & Program
Speaker Bio:
Erica L. Kaufman, Psy.D. | Executive
As a business executive with a doctorate in psychology, Erica brings a deep understanding of people, organizations, and how they change and grow. With 20+ years of commercial and Federal Government contracting experience, Erica has designed and implemented people processes and programs that have developed leaders, optimized performance, and ensured businesses had the talent needed for today and tomorrow.
She founded her company, a certified Woman Owned Small Business, in 2022 to build stronger leaders and healthier organizations for the future. Through her signature Change Leader coaching program, Front-Tier Leaders, she has coached and learned from ~100 change leaders resulting in culture change, the implementation of new operating models, systems implementations, and performance turnarounds.
Born and raised in a family Real Estate business, the importance of community, relationships, hard work and resilience were instilled early and guided her development. Her professional experience includes multi-industry consulting with Right Management, and internal Talent Management, Organization Development and HR Business Partner roles in organizations like Exelon and Day & Zimmermann. These experiences sharpened her skills in framing opportunities and co-creating solutions for lasting change and results.
While her professional roles have informed her practice, other key roles continue to shape her. She is also a mother of four in a blended family. She divides her time between Kennett Square, PA and Northern VA.
ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter programs are pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model and may be applied towards initial eligibility and recertification for Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.
ATD Certification Credits for this program: 1.50
