On April 20, the LEAD Academy presents the second session in the dynamic six-session, 12-module training series designed for recently hired, newly appointed or previously untrained health care leaders.

In modules titled Leadership Communication Best Practices and Coaching Employees to Higher Performance, attendees will learn ways to enhance leadership communication to meet employee and organizational needs. Participants will also address performance goals and ways to facilitate coaching to maximize employee performance.

The second session comes after a successful day 1 course that boasted capacity attendance and a waiting list of hopeful participants. Led by Marcey Uday-Riley, MSW, CPT, an expert facilitator trained in human performance, organizational development and human behavioral analysis, the March 30 session centered on understanding how to successfully manage interactions within an organization to better meet organizational objectives.

More than a lecture, each LEAD Academy session provides opportunities for participants to remain engaged, discuss real situations and get feedback to implement in their daily interactions.

“I liked the flow of the class. Also, the fact that it was an interactive class. It allowed us to bring real-life situations into play,” said one attendee.

In a follow-up survey, more than 90 percent of attendees strongly agreed the course would help them better manage their behavior on the job.

Participants can register for a single session or choose to enroll in the complete program to earn a certificate. Each session is $250. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants per session to maximize the small group process. Please visit www.hasc.org/lead-academy for more information.