Leadership Strategies - 2025 Webinars

Is your strategic plan helping your non-profit thrive—or holding it back?

Non-profits face unique challenges in strategic planning, from balancing mission-driven goals with operational realities to engaging stakeholders and securing sustainable funding. Too often, plans fail because of common pitfalls like unclear priorities, lack of buy-in, or ineffective execution.

In this webinar, **Michael Wilkinson**, Founder of Leadership Strategies and Certified Master Facilitator, will guide you through a proven framework to create a strategy that works. Using the **Drivers Model**, you'll learn how to:

*   **Avoid the 10 common pitfalls** that derail non-profit strategic plans.
*   Align your mission with actionable, measurable goals.
*   Engage your board, staff, and volunteers for lasting momentum.
*   Build a dynamic plan that adapts to challenges and drives real impact.

Packed with practical tools and real-world examples, this session is designed to help non-profit leaders like you turn strategy into success. Whether you're creating a new plan or revitalizing an existing one, this webinar will equip you with the insights and techniques needed to build a sustainable future for your organization.

**Who Should Attend:**

*   Executive directors and board members of non-profits
*   Strategic planning coordinators
*   Fundraising and program managers
*   Consultants supporting mission-driven organizations


Sustainable Strategy: Building a Pitfall-Free Future for Your Non-Profit

## Why 83% of Projects Fail to Stick the Landing

Poorly closed meetings are the silent derailer of timelines, budgets, and stakeholder trust. Join Chris Steely (Core Team Facilitator & Co-Creator of *Facilitation Skills for Project Managers*) to master the art of closing sessions that lock in decisions, prevent scope creep, and turn discussions into actionable results.

*This webinar previews critical strategies from our new course launching in 2 weeks — the ultimate toolkit for PMs tired of “decision drift.”*

**What You’ll Discover**

*   **Transform meetings into momentum**: Turn discussions into actionable outcomes that drive projects forward.
*   **Master the rhythm of facilitation**: Learn how to set and sustain an energetic pace that keeps teams focused and engaged.
*   **Close with clarity**: Ensure decisions stick, next steps are clear, and stakeholders leave aligned.
*   **Navigate common PM pitfalls**: Mitigate scope creep, diffuse conflicts, and manage dominant personalities.
*   **Hybrid/remote mastery**: Adapt techniques for virtual environments without sacrificing engagement.

**Why Attend?**

*   **First look** at Leadership Strategies’ groundbreaking Facilitation Skills for Project Managers "FSPM" course framework.
*   **Live demo**: Watch Core Team facilitator **Chris Steely** (FSPM co-creator) model strategies in real time.
*   **Interactive engagement** with real-world examples and expert insights

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### **Why This Matters for PMs**

Effective facilitation is crucial for project success. Learn how to transform sessions into momentum-builders and turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

**Reserve Your Spot Today**

Don’t miss this first look at the course that’s set to revolutionize project leadership. Limited to 500 attendees.

**Bonus:** All registrants receive a recorded session and additional facilitation resources.


The Silent Project Killer: How to Close Sessions That Drive Accountability

**Introducing Leadership Strategies' New Course for Project Managers!**

*Join us for an exclusive live webinar previewing Facilitation Skills for Project Managers*, a groundbreaking course designed to equip PMs with the skills to navigate complex team dynamics, drive collaboration, and deliver results.

### **What to Expect**

This session will introduce key concepts from our new course, focusing on how to:

*   **Navigate scope creep** and maintain project focus
*   **Enhance collaboration** across diverse teams
*   **Manage dysfunctional personalities** to foster productive conversations
*   **Drive better sessions** that achieve clear outcomes, whether in-person or virtual

**Live Participants Receive:**

*   **Exclusive discount** on the full *Facilitative Skills for Project Managers* course delivered to your inbox post-event
*   **Interactive engagement** with real-world examples and expert insights

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### **Why This Matters for PMs**

Effective facilitation is crucial for project success. Learn how to transform sessions into momentum-builders and turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

**Reserve Your Spot Today**

Don’t miss this first look at the course that’s set to revolutionize project leadership. Limited to 500 attendees.

**Bonus:** All registrants receive a recorded session and additional facilitation resources.
