Session 1: Situational Leadership–Adapting Your Style for Success

Date & Time: Thursday, Feb. 5th; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Meets ½ hour earlier on the first session)

Location: Wor-Wic Community College, Room FOH200

Lunch will be provided.

Lead Smarter. Inspire More.
Adaptable leaders create stronger teams, reduce resistance, and achieve better outcomes. Based off the tenets of industry giant Ken Blanchard Companies, you’ll find that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leading. Situational Leadership empowers you to adapt your leadership style to meet your team’s needs and the demands of any situation. Whether you’re guiding a new employee, managing a seasoned team, or navigating a project, this course gives you the tools to lead with flexibility and confidence.
What You Will Learn:
  • Set SMART Goals: Create clear, actionable goals that drive performance.
  • Assess Team Readiness: Identify the development level of your team members and match your approach.
  • Understand Leadership Styles: Learn the four core leadership styles and when to use them.
  • Offer the Right Direction and Support: Discover how to provide the direction and encouragement your colleagues need to succeed.
  • Become a Versatile Leader: Adapt your approach to inspire confidence and deliver results.
Instructor: Kevin Hughes founded Chesapeake Learning & Development in 2023. He has more than 25 years of experience in the learning and development field, working with a wide variety of organizations and industries. Kevin is adept at collaborating with leadership to ensure all levels of employees get what they need to grow professionally. Kevin is certified in several training courses, including DISC, Situational Leadership Experience, Self-Leadership, and Targeted Selection (Behavioral Interviewing). He is a Harrison Assessments coach. In addition to these certifications, he has built and facilitated training programs on effective communications, giving and receiving feedback, personal brand, customer service, and more. Holding a B.S. from Towson University in Baltimore, Kevin majored in Mass Communications and minored in Music Performance. He lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.