The SLII Experience™
SLII® Powering Inspired Leaders™
facilitated by Joy Freeman of JOY Just Own Yours a Blanchard Authorized Partner
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Situational Leadership - SLII®
Elevate into leadership excellence with SLII®, the globally acclaimed program that sets the standard in situational leadership training. SLII® empowers leaders to develop meaningful connections, enhance productivity and engagement among employees,
Experience the transformative power of SLII® transcending mere training to deliver extraordinary returns on investment throughout any organization.
Transform your leadership approach with SLII®, the proven model that sets the standard.
With an intuitive framework, SLII® empowers leaders to assess employee development levels across four stages:
D1 – Enthusiastic Beginner,
D2 – Disillusioned Learner,
D3 – Capable but Cautious Contributor, and
D4 – Self-Reliant Achiever.
Based on these assessments, Leaders then use the appropriate directive and supportive behaviors to help them succeed:
S1 – Directing,
S2 – Coaching,
S3 – Supporting, and
S4 – Delegating
Dive into The SLII Experience™, the award-winning learning design that merges Blanchard’s cutting-edge research with state-of-the-art design theory, and watch your team reach new heights of performance and growth.
DELIVERY OPTIONS DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
SLII® can also be integrated into a learning journey at your convenience, facilitated in-person or virtual and through a self-directed online course enabling your managers to grasp the methodology regardless of their location or schedule.
IN-PERSON
The SLII in person experience is a 2-day, 8 hours per day curriculum that uses a four-part learning path to ensure participants master the content and become situational leaders. The live in-person training provides the fullest content and the richest opportunities to practice new behaviors.
The SLII in-person one-day experience is an eight-hour, more condensed curriculum using the same four-part learning path.
2 Day - 8 Hour per day Course Fullest Content Program LAUNCH—Engaging prework assignments, including an assessment, expedite the learning and help participants internalize the content to frame their thinking prior to class. LEARN—Activities teach leaders the skills and language to lead situationally and offer opportunities for direct participant interaction. (Seven hours including 45-minute lunch break) PRACTICE—Leaders develop their new skills and practice their SLII vocabulary in activities based on personal work challenges. They learn how to match their leadership style and practice SLII conversations. (Nine hours including 45-minute lunch break) APPLY—Tools and resources accessible after the sessions to help participants strengthen and sustain their skills in SLII.
1 Day - 8 Hour Course Condensed Content Program LAUNCH—Engaging prework assignments, including an assessment, expedite the learning and help participants internalize the content to frame their thinking prior to class. LEARN—Activities teach leaders the skills and language to lead situationally and offer opportunities for direct participant interaction. (Seven hours including 45-minute lunch break) PRACTICE—Leaders develop their new skills and practice their SLII vocabulary in activities based on personal work challenges. They learn how to match their leadership style and practice SLII conversations. (Nine hours including 45-minute lunch break) APPLY—Tools and resources accessible after the sessions to help participants strengthen and sustain their skills in SLII.
VIRTUAL
The SLII Virtual course is five two-hour live instructor-led virtual sessions* spread out over several days. The virtual sessions offer learners an engaging experience that includes instruction, group activities, and opportunities to practice new skills.
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LAUNCH—Participants frame their thinking prior to class with prework assignments and an assessment.
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LEARN (Sessions 1 & 2)—Activities teach leaders the skills and language to lead situationally.
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PRACTICE (Sessions 3, 4 & 5)—Leaders develop and practice their SLII vocabulary in activities based on personal work challenges.
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APPLY—Tools and resources accessible to strengthen and sustain their skills in SLII.
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*A condensed option with three 90-minute sessions is also available.
Collaborative Online Course A blend of asynchronous learning and live weekly sessions led by Blanchard expert facilitators and moderators, the SLII® Collaborative Online Experiences allow participants to learn from their colleagues and practice skills in a safe setting. Cohort-based classes take place over 5 weeks and blend self-directed learning on a state-of-the-art platform that inspires interactivity with discussions, exercises, reflection, and offline assignments.
ON-LINE
SLII Online is an on-demand, self-paced course that introduces managers to the core concepts of SLII and provides conceptual practice; optional debriefs can be added for additional practice.
The SLII Online program is a three-hour online course delivered in bite-sized modules ranging from one to 20 minutes, with optional debriefs that allow for collaboration and discussion for a blended learning experience. Includes interactive exercises: fun, engaging activities include videos, games, stories, case studies, and online discussions.
SLII online contains core content videos and the most important ideas. This 35-minute online overview offers exposure to the key concepts of SLII. Includes engaging micro-learning activities, videos, games, and worksheets. SLII® Challenge Simulation An immersive, simulation-centric experience on Advantexe designed to reinforce, practice, and apply the SLII framework. Participants follow a series of simulated conversations, choosing the best response in each situation. Scenarios are scored against the defined best practice behavior for that specific scenario; learners receive both qualitative and quantitative feedback to illustrate the consequences of their choices. Digital Assets Additionally, our Digital Assets are micro-learning videos, interactions, and tools that provide browsable tips and bits of knowledge for just-in-time help. Digital Assets include flexible micro-activities — videos, interactions, and worksheets — that leaders can access in moments of need to support ongoing learning, performance support, reinforcement, and custom learning journeys.
SPEAK A COMMON LANGUAGE
When managers and team members are fluent in the same language, the occurrence of misunderstandings, micromanagement, and frustration diminishes, leading to a more cohesive and harmonious work environment.
ACCELERATE DEVELOPMENT
SLII empowers managers to expedite the growth of their direct reports, guiding them on a developmental journey from enthusiastic beginners to self-reliant achievers.
UNLOCK CREATIVITY
Extensive research indicates that fostering a supportive relationship between managers and employees leads to significantly higher levels of engagement, forming the bedrock of innovation within an organization.
IMPROVE RETENTION
Leaders who align their leadership style with the individual needs of their team members witness a remarkable boost in morale, commitment, and engagement. Such a positive work environment becomes highly desirable, making it unlikely for employees to consider leaving such fulfilling positions.
Exceptional leaders forge meaningful connections.
Exceptional leaders provide their team members with precisely what they require at the right moment. This entails engaging in genuine conversations that inspire and empower. They genuinely care about their employees' personal and professional growth, acting as their advocates and recognizing their potential.
Adopting a situational leadership style represents a significant departure from traditional management approaches. This innovative approach yields significantly higher returns compared to other management styles.
Equip your leaders with the necessary tools to ignite inspiration and drive exceptional performance.
In today's rapidly changing landscape, visionary leadership has become a necessity.
Managers require a leadership training program that enables them to adapt quickly, lead with situational awareness, and empower their team members to achieve success.
OUTCOMES
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Accelerate development and autonomy
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Enhance performance and achievement
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Use a common leadership language
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Improve engagement and retention
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Define clearer and more compelling goals
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Accurately identify people’s development levels on goals and tasks
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Use appropriate amounts of direction and support to match people’s needs
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Have respectful and honest conversations that move people forward
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Leaders of all levels
• Executives
• Individuals in leadership roles
SLII Empowers Leaders to
Cultivate Stronger Connections
By fostering a cadre of inspired leaders, we enhance morale and engagement, provide vital support to team members, nurture employees' creative problem-solving skills, and drive overall company productivity to new heights.