Looking to level up your leadership skills? Do you serve DOI in a support function and want to better understand the Department’s front-line work? Want to learn more about what other bureaus in the Department do? Elevate your leadership skills with this unique development program where DOI field sites serve as the classroom. No boring lectures with this course! It was created to foster the connection, commitment, and relevance of leadership to the purpose and mission of the Department.
By integrating leadership lessons from six different Colorado DOI field sites and DOI University’s leadership development methodology, this program will introduce you to leadership concepts and tools to enhance your leadership style and demonstrate true leadership in action.
During each day of the program, you will engage in a reimagined approach to traditional personality styles using an innovative DISC method that applies birds to denote each personality style. By linking Eagles to the Dominant (D) style, Parrots to the Interactive (I) style, Doves to the Supportive (S) style and Owls to the Conscientious (C) style, you will be able to remember and apply the styles with ease. This brain-friendly approach makes new DISC insights immediately accessible in the moment they are needed. You will discover how you unconsciously impose your style on others and the exercises and discussions help you understand the needs, tendencies, motivators, and fears of the people you lead. This awareness is channeled into action by providing the skills to flexibly adapt to others by anticipating their needs and displaying the right behavior at the right time.
In addition, you will visit and interact with six Colorado field sites to gather leadership lessons from our front-line DOI employees who manage these lands and program sites.
This program will be start at the Denver Federal Center, then we will travel to Estes Park, CO and then back to Denver. You should be prepared to fly in the Sunday before the program starts and, if you are flying, do not book a ticket that departs before 5 pm on the concluding Friday of the program.
Lodging: Once your tuition is paid, you will receive information about how to make your reservations for lodging in Denver (Home2Suites at Lakewood) and at the YMCA of the Rockies (Estes Park). Lodging costs are within government limits and are the responsibility of the participant.
Important Note: This program will require movement throughout the day, including riding on a bus to different sites, getting on/off bus, standing, walking and hiking. You will also need to carry a backpack with you. Most of the day will be spent outdoors and weather typically varies at this time of year from hot to cold to rain. Colorado is a high-altitude environment – Denver is at 5,280 feet and Estes Park/RMNP area ranges from 8,000-12,000 feet in areas you may visit. In this environment, you need extra hydration, may experience shortness of breath with exertion, and potentially have a headache. Each individual will react differently to the altitude.
Cancellation Policy: Because this course involves an assessment and seating is limited, if you need to cancel, please provide written notification through email as early as possible. DOI University must receive the cancellation notification at least 30 business days in advance of the course start date. There are no refunds for cancellation notifications received after the designated time or for no shows, and tuition fees are not transferable to another course.
Registration closes: COB August 14, 2024
To Pay for Seminar: Learning from our Lands: Exploring Leadership Lessons in Colorado (2024)