Think About This...

If you always do, What you have always done; Then you will always get, What you have always gotten.

Does this sound like you?

I am challenged when I have to talk with and engage employees in a discussion about how performance improvement.

I don’t always know how and when to assert myself as a leader.

I am not always clear how to align my goals and the goals of my team with the City of Dallas’ strategic direction.

It is challenging for me to adjust or flex my communication style to work effectively with others with different communication and personality styles.

Is it time to take your leadership to a higher altitude?

Should you enroll in this program?

Are you a member of the department’s leadership team?

Are you regarded as an expert within your area of operations?

Do you train, coach, and/or mentor other employees?

Are you called on to solve unique and challenging situations?

Do you demonstrate the City of Dallas’ Core Values?

Are you a newly hired supervisor or manager?

Piloting the Flight:

Taking Leadership to a Higher Altitude

To attend a program designed to prepare current and potential leaders to

•Expand his/her leadership role

•Enhance his/her leadership skills

•Transfer what is learned in the classroom to the job

Five AltitudesAltitude One: Leading People

• Team Development

• Communication Styles

Altitude Two: Driving for Results

• Performance Management

• Accountability

Altitude Three: Building Coalitions

• Business Relationships

• Presentation & Communication Skills

Altitude Four: Leading Change

• Strategic Thinking

• Problem Solving

Altitude Five: Business Acumen

• Personnel Rules

• Family Violence and Your Workplace

Class Information

Dates:Dates: May - September 2009May - September 2009 • One eight-hour altitude each month for five monthsOne eight-hour altitude each month for five months• 8 session dates available per altitude8 session dates available per altitude• See City University Course Catalog on the See City University Course Catalog on the City University webpage for date optionsCity University webpage for date options

Time: Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Location: City University – Eco ParkCity University – Eco Park

5215 Simpson Stuart 5215 Simpson Stuart

Important Note: Participants must attend ALL five altitudes successively.

If you are interested in attending this leadership program: • Review the Qualification Criteria form• Meet with your supervisor to determine your eligibility • Complete the Candidate Qualification Profile• Submit completed profile to City University by

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Note: You can find the form and profile on City University’swebpage.

If you have any questions, contact City University at cityuniversity@dallascityhall.com.

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