BW leaders,
Whether you’re a new leader or have been a BW leader for some time, I hope you’ve thoughtfully considered what we mean by the
“awesome responsibility of leadership.” We use that phrase to describe the significance of the role of leaders in our organization. We,
as leaders, hold the key to achieving our vision of an organization where People and Performance in Harmony.
Whether a formal leader with team members in your span of care or a leader because of your knowledge or influence, you are crucial
to our team members experiencing what drives them—feeling cared for and that the work they do is meaningful and makes a difference.
When our team members experience those things, they will perform beyond our expectations! That is the path to becoming a vibrant
organization where everyone experiences growth, success and personal fulfillment!
So, how do you become the leader our team members deserve and need? You
learn
the expected skills and behaviors of good leadership.
In 2023, we introduced our
Leader Expectations & Commitments,
which clarify how to act as a leader. Knowing the Commitments and the daily behaviors to embody them allow you to determine the skills
to learn and develop.
If you’re unfamiliar with our Leader Expectations & Commitments, it is your responsibility to become familiar with them.
Review the videos and wide variety of materials HERE
(or click the photo at the top of this email).
Several other things that I am requesting you to do:
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If you have
not yet taken Listen Like a Leader
, our foundational in-person leadership development course,
please commit to taking it during FY25
. (More on how to sign up or express interest below. And look for information from your Platform on availability in upcoming
classes.) If you’re a new leader, watch your Workday inbox for information on New Leader training.
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For
all BW leaders,
sign up for at least one Barry-Wehmiller University training
during FY25 to help you grow in your ability to lead. For those participating in FY24 End-of Year Discussions with your leader,
identify a Commitment or leadership skill to develop. Our Thursday Leader Commitment webinars are proving to be convenient and
valuable learning opportunities for many of our leaders!
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To help you identify which training you need, we’ve developed the
BWU Learning Navigator
, a handy online tool that locates appropriate training for your leader level.
Use the Learning Navigator to sign up, express interest in, or access the training and development that’s right for you.
We have big goals as an organization. To achieve them, we need all team members to play their part to the best of their ability. That
requires us to be the leaders they need and deserve. I encourage you to embrace the role you play in achieving our goals. That’s the
awesome RESPONSIBILITY of leadership! Throughout FY25, you’ll receive regular emails about how to improve your leadership skills. I
can’t wait to see how you
embrace my challenge to
learn to lead by signing up for BWU training today!
Kyle Chapman
BW President
