Connection, Communication & Commitment
Soft Skills Make The Team.
About The S.P.A.R.K Program
Created by Kendra Johnson, Founder of The Venned Group the S.P.A.R.K. Team Training aims to provide a collaborative safe and supported space for established and/or emerging leaders to come together for self-reflection, growth, and constructive conversation. Topics covered centre on current leadership practices tailored for the specific needs of the organization.
Individually and as a team, we will sharpen the skills necessary to navigate professionally through the organization, linearly or laterally. Participants will strengthen soft skills such as conflict resolution, supporting team members, identifying collective company culture and honing in on both management and communication styles.
The S.P.A.R.K Programme is founded on three pillars:
Connection - Understanding ourselves as leaders and our teams as individuals
Communication - Effectively communicating direction, alignment, feedback and knowledge
Commitment - Knowing how leaders and teams impact business goals, objectives & results
S.P.A.R.K Syllabus
Module One:
Discovery
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Introduction - S.P.A.R.K. Philosophies, Course Objectives
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Expectations & Housekeeping
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The 4 A’s of Leadership
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Team Objectives & Metrics for Success
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Identifying Individual & Peer Workplace Style
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Identifying Individual & Peer Communication Styles
Module Two:
Security
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How does security, influence culture and performance?
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Assumptions vs. perceptions – reframing the us vs. them mentality
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Introduction to EQ - Self-awareness assessment
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Assessment results - Resource Management - Strategy vs. Execution: An individual’s innate
Module Three:
Praise
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The three main ways to praise and when to use each of them
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Assessment results - Feedback Responsiveness. Ability to accept feedback
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Non-verbal cues (in-person and virtual) and their impact on both praise and feedback
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EQ analysis - Self-regulation exercise
Module Four:
Constructive Feedback
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Receiving feedback
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How to offer constructive feedback so it motivates vs. deflates
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Structured formal feedback tools
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(i.e. performance reviews)
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Tools for providing informal feedback (i.e. difficult conversation techniques)
Module Five:
Acknowlegment
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Understanding the difference between praise and acknowledgment
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Assessment results - Motivation for Excellence: An individual’s internal and external drive to achieve success and exceed expectations.
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Incentivizing and motivating individuals vs. teams
Module Six:
Respect
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Breaking down and analyzing individual microcultures
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Boundaries in Leadership
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Organization values exercise – fostering ambassadorship organically
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Assessment results - Collaborative Willingness:
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Individual values exercise
Module Seven:
Collaboration & Delegation
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What is a knowledge baseline?
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How do you identify someone else’s knowledge baseline?
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Best approaches to training and coaching.
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Running and Scheduling efficient internal and external meetings
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Assessment results - Communication Styles.
Module Eight:
Celebration & Next Step
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Review of Peer Personality Reports
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Review and recall of concepts/material learned
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Final Q&A
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Certificate Presentation
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Map out goals, objectives & implementation strategies moving forward
What's Included:
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8-9 Live Cohort Based Sessions
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14 page My S.P.A.R.K Report
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Program Workbook
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Private learning space
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Access to community
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Certificate of completion
Understand Your Strengths With The S.P.A.R.K Assessment
Our proprietary S.P.A.R.K. Assessment©️ focuses on the 5 key pillars that influence a leaders behaviour, motivation, and communication.
Our assessment results highlight the strengths of an individual leader alongside the strengths of their peers. The competencies that this assessment focuses on is the way in which leaders:
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Naturally manage their resources (internal & external) -
Respond to feedback
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Are motivated to exceed expectations and achieve excellence
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Work and engage collaboratively with their team
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Communicate their thoughts, ideas and directions to those around them
These results should be used as a guide to foster agility, adaptability and collaboration amongst diverse working and communication styles within teams.
Meet the S.P.A.R.K Team
Our philosophy revolves around the holistic development of soft skills, with a strong emphasis on the transformative power of communication.
Effective communication lays the foundation for all aspects of interaction, serving as the catalyst that strengthens and refines not just our soft skills, but our technical abilities as well.
We believe in the power of words. They inspire, motivate, and have the ability to create powerful narratives. But their true potential lies in their ability to bridge gaps - between individuals, teams, and visions. By mastering communication, we open doors to clearer understanding, streamlined workflow and deeper connections within the team.
We're passionate about creating an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every team member is a critical link in the chain of success. Because when we speak the same language, we're unstoppable.
Discover More before Committing
A Manager Development Program is a commitment to your leaders.
We take the guess work out by offering a FREE 30 minute discovery call. We introduce you to the S.P.A.R.K methods & modalities to enable you to get comfortable with what to expect from a partnership with us.