LeadershipThe essence of organizational leadership involves being able to establish a clear vision, communicating and sharing that vision with others to garner support and cooperation, providing the information, knowledge, and methods in order to have the vision realized, and coordinating and balancing the, at times, conflicting interests of all members and stakeholders.A leader takes the helm in the case of crisis, and is not only able to think, but also act in creative ways in difficult situations. Unlike management, leadership flows from the core of a personality and cannot be taught, although it may be learned and may be enhanced through coaching or mentoring. (Derived from businessdictionary.com) At HCCG, we understand the importance and impact of providing quality leadership to your organization. Through various offerings, we have developed strategies that help you deal with situations you may face from the more common leadership dilemmas, such as:
To the more challenging situations, such as:
Having the singular responsibility of changing the mindset and improving morale so that your organization’s mission can be accomplished. Wanting to leave a legacy by “making a difference” in your organization with your improvement efforts. If you are a leader facing difficult political, media, financial, organizational or personal crises, don’t be hostage to chance. With HCCG, you have rare access to a recognized and trusted leader who has vast knowledge and more than 20 years of real world experience in situations where sound guidance and advice could not be left to chance! Sheila Hill-Christian, CEO and principal leadership consultant, has spent most of her career in a variety of executive leadership positions. The following is a list of key Virginia leadership positions held:
These are just a few areas where our Leadership Consulting services can help! How Can You Benefit From Our Leadership Services?Emerging Organizations/Emerging LeadersFor emerging organizations, HCCG services can be of great use to boards and executives who have identified young talent within their organization. To retain aspiring employees, it is essential to engage and groom this talent pool. Younger executives may often feel that the road to making a significant contribution to a worthy organization is paved with insurmountable obstacles. If not managed properly, they often find their way to other more exciting opportunities. As a result, your succession plan never takes hold. Identifying talent within this group not only diversifies leadership’s outlook, but it also engages a group hungry for opportunities to contribute. Everyone benefits from harnessing the energy younger employees bring to the table. Providing a mentor or coach is an excellent way to keep them engaged. Executive DevelopmentWhile it is typical to find organizations that have dedicated corporate training and development of people and processes, it is not always the case that an organization will have a dedicated set of activities geared specifically toward executive development. In some organizations (typically, large multi-nationals), there is a separate executive development team; in other organizations, executive development is handled as one of many activities by the larger corporate training group; and, in yet other scenarios, there is no executive development activity at all. In contrast to other corporate training and development activities, which have as their core purpose to build tactical skills for employees, executive development plays a different role for the organization. Indeed, some executive development is conducted for the purpose of building tactical skills (sometimes referred to as "hard skills," such as business fundamentals - finance, marketing, operations and also "soft skills," such as communication and team building). HCCG’s leadership experts, however, will evaluate the organization’s goals and objectives, assess potential future executives, and will then develop and implement a plan tailored to facilitate professional growth of the individuals selected, while at the same time, helping the organization achieve its strategic goals. Existing Leaders/Seasoned ExecutivesIn some cases, there are existing leaders who simply need to be re-energized, or re-focused. It can be easy to lose sight of strategic objectives, especially if confronted with significant negative events such as financial obstacles, negative press, unfavorable audit findings, board changes, or other issues. HCCG can also provide program development and execution, high-level bureaucratic navigation, leadership decision tools, planning tools, and deliver the remedy for hostage projects! Executive on DemandIs a current or ending vacancy in a leadership or important executive position causing you concern? Consider contracting with HCCG to fill the position on a short term basis. Our leadership experience and expertise can help ensure that the functioning of your organization does not skip a beat until you are able to hire a more permanent replacement. Contact us today for a confidential evaluation of your needs. We will develop a scope of work specifically tailored to your needs, budget and organization.
One-on-One Executive Coaching with Our CEOIf you are currently a City Leader, Executive Director, Agency Head, Senior Level Manager or Non-Profit Executive, you will certainly be able to benefit from One-on-One Executive Coaching with our CEO, which will open up a world of insight for you! This “by appointment only” opportunity with a proven leader with “in the seat” perspectives, is a must have! Please contact HCCG to get more details into this unique opportunity. It is also easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of your busy career. You find yourself spending too much time putting out fires, and not enough time thinking strategically. It is difficult to do. As a result, often pressures mount, the challenges seem overwhelming, and even if you are the most seasoned executive, you can feel that you are at wit’s end. Executive leadership is no easy task. Budgetary issues, downsizing, scandals, audits, unions, lawsuits, regulations, challenging boards, and media scrutiny are just a short list of those external forces that double the stress of your day-to-day responsibilities. Sometimes, you just need to be able to pick up the phone, and discuss the situation with an uninvolved third party. That person should be someone who will listen intently, who will ask pertinent questions, and who will provide feedback to your ideas, or suggest solutions. It can be lonely at the top. Having someone with whom you can share ideas in confidence, or who will simply allow you to vent, can help release significant pressure. It can also be that you simply need to put your arms around a challenging situation. You want to exemplify leadership, but don’t know where to start. Let us help analyze the issues before you. Often determining the difference between truly important issues, and those wheels that are simply squeaking the loudest, can help you regain your focus and control. In some cases, it could be that you are accepting responsibility that should be shared with, or delegated to, others. Let us work with you one-on-one to help you regain clarity. One-on-One Mentoring for Young Professionals, Mid-Level Professionals and Recent Graduates Many young and mid-level professionals, and recent grads, struggle with the structured career paths of large organizations. These individuals often possess education, energy, and creativity that go untapped and unappreciated. This can be frustrating, and can often result in the loss of true talent. Whether you fit into one of these categories, or you are seeking mentoring for someone with untapped talent, we can help. First, we start by getting to know the client and understand their present condition: how they feel about their career thus far, what they think about how they perform currently, how they are perceived by their management and co-workers, and what they believe are their prospects for the future. The next step is assessing their knowledge, abilities, and skills in terms of where they are currently and their future direction. The next step is to set both short-term and long-term goals. Finally, we provide ongoing support, and are only a phone call away to answer questions. |
