Peer Leadership Coaching Groups
Please note changes: Currently, there are no scheduled dates for this class/program while OD&T works to align our offerings with organizational priorities, including Mission Forward. If you have any questions or need resources, please contact odtreg@uw.edu.
Peer Leadership Coaching Groups are facilitated small groups that accelerate the growth of leaders at all levels. They provide a confidential setting in which leaders can get input and support on handling the real-world issues they face, while developing their coaching skills. The groups are based on research that shows that a key source of leader development is support from peers who experience similar challenges.
How they work
Groups of 6-8 leaders meet via Zoom 6 times for 2 hours each time over 4 months. At the meetings, participants have an opportunity to network, share concerns, work through difficult scenarios, and seek, receive, and provide input on issues presented by fellow group members. The groups are facilitated by a consultant from Organization Development & Training for the initial 4-month period. After that time, group members decide whether to continue as a group, and how they will self-manage meetings.
Feedback from previous participants
- This was the meeting I looked forward to most on my calendar. I feel better prepared to address leadership challenges that I face. I have also found a new network of peers that I can rely on for support moving forward.
- Come with an open mind ready to grow, learn a lot and you’ll gain amazing people in your professional network and evidence-based skills to increase your effectiveness and satisfaction in your daily work and long term career development.
- This course allowed me to safely express concerns I have as a leader, and helped me to understand that I am not alone in many of my challenges. It was great to have a number of leaders from different organizations come together to solve challenges.
- I was able to focus on specific leadership skills that I wanted to strengthen and open myself to tackle challenges in a new way. This is a must have leadership class and I’ve recommended it to all the leaders on my team!
Benefits
- An opportunity to discuss leadership questions in a confidential environment
- A network of trusted peers who understand the challenges of leading
- Ongoing support for dealing with workplace issues
- Opportunities to develop and grow professionally
- Development of specific leadership skills, including coaching
- Renewed motivation, enhanced productivity and a personal support system
Who should attend?
These groups are offered to leaders at all levels who oversee the work of others. The groups are composed of leaders who share similar levels of responsibility (for example, directors with directors, supervisors with supervisors, etc.).
If you’re unsure whether participating in a group is right for you, please reach out to OD&T; we would be happy to put you in touch with a past participant.
How to enroll?
Please note changes: Currently, there are no scheduled dates for this class/program while OD&T works to align our offerings with organizational priorities, including Mission Forward. If you have any questions or need resources, please contact odtreg@uw.edu.