Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.In an ever-evolving business landscape, the ability to navigate change and lead high-performance teams is critical for organizational success. This comprehensive seminar provides a preview of advanced concepts in strategic leadership and team performance, offering participants practical knowledge and strategies to enhance customer experience and develop effective leadership practices. Through two insightful lectures, attendees will explore the drivers of change, various leadership styles, and the historical evolution of leadership theories, equipping them with the tools to excel in their leadership roles and foster effective teamwork within their organizations.
Learning Objectives for the seminar
Participants will:
- Understand and apply the concept of change management in an organization.
- Explore the drivers of organizational change and types of change.
- Learn about different leadership styles and their impact on customer experience and strategy.
- Gain insights into the historical evolution of leadership research and key leadership debates.
- Develop reflective practices to continuously improve leadership skills.
Key Take-Aways
At the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
- The continuum of change leadership styles and their application.
- Identification of major drivers of organizational change.
- Understanding the differences between developmental, transitional, and transformational change.
- Insight into the history and major types of organizational leadership.
- Knowledge of key terms, concepts, and enduring debates in leadership theory.
- Building a reflective practice as a leader.
Key Topics
- Navigating Change:
- Drivers of Change
- Types of Change: Developmental, Transitional, Transformational
- Culture and Mindset in Change Management
- Change Leadership Styles
- Leadership Fundamentals:
- Introduction to Leadership
- Conceptual Framework of Leadership
- Definitions and Significance of Leadership
- Historical Evolution of Leadership Research
- Major Debates in Leadership Theory
- Building a Reflective Practice
The Facilitator
Professor of Practice Dr. Sterling Frost is a Senior International Executive with over four decades of experience in academia and the corporate sector. He has led Operations and HR across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean in sectors such as Financial Services and Manufacturing. As Group Deputy CEO at First Citizens Group since 2016, he previously directed HR for Citibank Latin America. Dr. Frost holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from The University of the West Indies and serves as an Executive Coach and Change Practitioner. He also contributes to academia as a senior lecturer at The UWI.
Pricing Information
Seminar Fee: TT$1,800/US$258
- Discount: Get a 10% group discount. Applicable to:
- Groups of three or more individuals attending from the same organization
- The UWI campus community
Online payment option (bank charges of 3% applies).
When and Where
The seminar will be hosted by the Business Development Unit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies. It will utilize interactive pedagogy strategies to promote an engaging learning experience. You will be able to join this seminar via Zoom to participate in discussions, interactive presentations, group exercises, resource videos, and valuable articles and case examples.
The seminar will follow the schedule below:
Dates: September 16th & 19th, 2024 Times: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EC/AST) Live Lecture via Zoom. Don’t hesitate to contact Amanda at sta-fssbdu@sta.uwi.edu, or visit https://sta.uwi.edu/fss/business-development-unit for registration details or complete the registration form using the following link: