Michael Wilkinson

What’s the difference between a manager and a leader? Some people use the terms interchangeably, as if they essentially mean the same thing. Others have a sense that there is a difference, but have trouble articulating what the difference is. Likewise, some people believe leaders are born, or that you have to be promoted into leadership. In this highly interactive workshop based on The 8 Core Practices of a Facilitative Leader, participants will: Learn the key differences between a manager and a leader Understand the 3 Levels of Leadership Identify at what level they are currently operating and what they can do to move to a higher level.

This session will equip you with a clear understanding of the three reasons people disagree, three methods for establishing a consensus-focused process, and five techniques for getting to yes when disagreements occur.

In this dynamic, highly interactive session, the Managing Director of the largest facilitation company in the nation outlines for you the Drivers Model, a comprehensive and elegantly simple process for taking your team through strategy development. Business leaders will walk away with answers to the most common questions surrounding strategy: Do I really need a strategic plan? How does vision differ from mission? What is the difference between goals and objectives? How do I get buy-in and focus? Why do so many strategic plans fail and how do I avoid mine becoming a casualty?