Online Course: Next Level Leadership

Price
NAPD is also offering the Effective Coaching, Team Work, and Case Review: Helping Defender Leaders Help Clients Course during this winter/early spring. Both are excellent for all leaders and can be taken in either order. See the NAPD Online Leadership Courses Comparison page to help you decide what works best for you now.
COURSE DETAILS
Course start/end: February 17, 2025 – April 4, 2025
Class small group meeting times (option of one):
- Mondays at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET
- Tuesdays at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET
- Wednesdays at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET
Registration Deadline – February 10
Apply for a scholarship – Deadline Feb 6
Price: $700 for NAPD Members. $850 for Non-Members.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential and transform your approach to leading teams navigating challenges? The Next Level Leadership course is a dynamic 7-week virtual program designed to empower leaders at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or emerging leader, this course provides the tools, strategies, and insights to elevate your leadership to new heights.
What You’ll Experience:
- Interactive Group Learning: Engage in vibrant discussions and collaborative exercises that foster peer-to-peer learning and shared growth.
- Self-Reflection and Insight: Discover the core values, leadership style, and making strategies that define and enhance your leadership identity.
- Expert-Led Coaching: Work directly with a team of highly qualified faculty with decades of transformational leadership, organizational development, and real-world experience.
- Project-Based Learning: Apply what you learn through hands-on activities, culminating in a personalized leadership development plan.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, participants will be able to
- Develop your leadership goals during times of crisis and beyond
- Demonstrate an understanding of the steps involved in setting goals.
- Identify the skills necessary to be an effective team leader
- Discuss the role of a leader in initiating change and helping others to adjust to change
- Identify common misconceptions about leaders and leadership during a crisis
- Demonstrate effective techniques and strategies for articulating a vision
- Discuss the importance of values alignment and misalignment
- Define your crisis and the challenges you’re facing
- Demonstrate comprehension of the elements and processes involved in decision-making.
- Assess barriers to effective decision-making
- Identify the elements of effective team building
- Understand the Law of Motivation
- Benefit from an enhanced self-awareness
FACULTY
Dr. Pamela Love
President of DP Love Enterprises and founder of the Finishers Network, who is an internationally renowned speaker, author, and coach. With a PhD in social work and a MBA, Dr. Love has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their highest potential. She has been on faculty with NAPD for the last 4 years.
Lori James-Townes
Executive Director of the National Association for Public Defense (NAPD), who brings over 30 years of experience in clinical social work, leadership development, and transformational coaching. A John Maxwell Certified Trainer and former collegiate instructor, Lori has helped thousands of professionals redefine their leadership paths.
Leonard Noisette
A visionary leader with over three decades of experience guiding social justice organizations. As a former Executive Director of the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem and head of the Justice team at Open Society Foundations US, Leonard is deeply committed to nurturing leadership and creating systemic change.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
This program goes beyond traditional leadership training by emphasizing transformation, resilience, and emotional intelligence. You’ll explore:
- Leadership in Action: Learn to lead during times of crisis and change, turning obstacles into opportunities.
- Values-Driven Decision-Making: Align your decisions with your values to build and create a lasting leadership legacy.
- Personalized Growth: Develop a clear vision of thee leader you aspire to be, with tailored guidance to help you get there.
Join a diverse cohort of professionals and immerse yourself in an innovative learning environment that inspires creativity, engagement, and a commitment to continuous growth. With sessions led by these transformational leadership experts, you’ll gain confidence and skills to lead with purpose and impact.