WICT’s Rising Leaders Program (RLP) is designed for emerging cable executives with approximately 5-7 years of professional experience who are ready to undertake increased leadership responsibilities. During this intensive immersion program, participants take part in leadership analysis and case study work while expanding their cable business acumen.  After completing this program, participants will know how to:

• Leverage key management tools to build and develop high-performance teams.
• Use advanced tactical and strategic methods to expand organizational impact.
• Map the landscape, build alliances and become an effective advocate.
• Assess diverse leadership styles and align team competencies to exceed organizational goals.
• Create and manage a personalized leadership development plan.

The 2012 Program
This is a competitive, application-based program and all applicants must be approved by their companies in order to participate. The program is limited to four classes of 30 women per class. There will be two sessions in 2012: April 22-27 in Delray Beach, FL, and June 3-8 in San Diego, CA.

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The new program format allows for an even more in-depth leadership course curriculum. Led by Erika Andersen, Founder of Proteus-International and supported by Proteus' senior staff members, Cindy Swensen, Therese Miclot, and Jennifer Sherman, the 2012 RLP will explore:

• Social Styles – understanding what they are, identifying your own and learning how to adapt to and work with those with different styles
• Six Elements of Leadership Model - what the six elements are, assessing your elements and how to develop a practical approach to improve your leadership qualities
• How Cable Happens – learning how the various industry segments relate to and  interact with each other
• Growing Great Employees - where to begin, what to do and how to keep them growing
• High Performance Teams – including setting goals, effective processes, building trust and measuring success
• Strategic Planning – how to be and think strategic

Additional speaker at the program:

• Kathleen Dore - Senior Advisor, Proteus-International, Inc.
  Kathleen will discuss what you need to know to navigate corporate waters successfully, and provide practical tools for powering your own career, and ensuring success as you move up the ladder.

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