Women's Leadership Workshop
Agenda & Information

Please note: This year's Women's Leadership Workshop is currently sold out. If a cancellation occurs, the spot will reopen. If you are interested in being placed on a waiting list for this workshop, please email the Conference Services team.

About the Workshop

Please note times and content are subject to change.

Workshop Facilitator

Dr. Erika Michalski, known by clients and colleagues as the one who believes even the most ambitious goals are possible ... as long as there is a nimble plan rooted in authenticity to support their achievement. Recognized as a Master Trainer and Master Performance Consultant by the Association for Talent Development, the world's largest talent development association, Dr. Michalski serves client populations ranging from small teams with big dreams to global entities trying to edge out the competition.

Who Should Attend the Women's Leadership Workshop

Any woman who is a new leader, seasoned leader or potential leader at an agency in the UniGroup network who is looking to improve, refine or grow their leadership skill set and add to their leadership toolbox.

Date, Location and Registration

• All activities will take place starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, the same venue as the Learning Conference. 
• It costs $400 to register for the workshop or $950 for the combo deal of registering to attend Learning Conference as well.

Pre and Post Program 

There will be pre-work prior to this session so participants are prepared for discussion. This should take no more than an hour to complete and will be sent after registration closes. Two to three months after the session, participants will participate in a virtual follow-up session regarding progress and challenges faced. 

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Day of Events

Please note times and content are subject to change.

Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: 

• Describe the role of emotional intelligence in leadership

• List the key elements of emotional intelligence 

• Identify one way to grow for each element 

Leadership Logistics  

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: 

• Discuss the importance of leveraging habits

• Identify existing habit and assess alignment with intent 

• Describe the appropriate approach to meeting planning and management 

• List relevant neuroscience information to support altering meeting mindset 

Strategy and Planning  

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: 

• Describe the components of the decision-making process 

• Identify phases of a group decision-making process 

• List pieces of an effective planning process 

• Discuss the Eisenhower Matrix of prioritization 

Strengths-based Project Management  

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: 

• Recognize the 5 steps of the project management process 

• Describe how their CliftonStrengths results impact the 5 steps of the project management process 

• Identify strategies to address common pitfalls throughout the project management process 

  • NOTE: This session is the most direct application of the CliftonStrengths results, but the Top 5 signature themes will be discussed across all sessions in some way. 

Communication  

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: 

• Identify the framework for effective communication 

• List criteria for meaningful feedback 

• Describe the Deming Wheel and its relationship to feedback 

• Discuss Catastrophic Communication 

Neuroscience of Satisfaction  

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: 

• Describe key differences between pleasure and satisfaction 

• Discuss each neurological channel contributing to a sense of satisfaction 

• List at least two methods for developing each neurological channel for themselves 

• List methods of cultivating a culture of satisfaction across their teams and organizations 

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