FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSITIONAL LEADERSHIP (FTL) TRAINING
A New Course of Transitional Leader Training for A New Day
FTL ESSENTIALS – LEVEL ONE – MODULES 1, 2, & 3
REGISTRATION and ORIENTATION
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This Module 1-3 series of trainings (12 hours each) provides a good foundation for transitional leadership. It is recommended for anyone who hasn’t taken transitional leadership training previously or if it’s been more than 5 years since you had training. Modules 1-3 must be taken in sequence to complete Level 1. Note: Participation in an FTL Orientation Session is required prior to registering for Module 1. If you’re considering Module 1 training, be sure to sign up for an Orientation Session soon.
Level 1 Modules:
Module 1: Thresholds – An Invitation to Transitional Leadership
An introduction to transitional leadership, including key principles, theories, posture, and professional standards. Participants will learn about the Focus Points and Process Tasks that, together, form a framework for change management process. General Systems, Family Systems, and change theories, along with adaptive leadership principles and an awareness of neuroscience, will provide lenses for making sense of the organization in the midst of change. Participants will be introduced to transitional leader best practices, skills, qualities, and styles, while drawing on their lived experience to inform their development in practice and posture. Required Reading for Module 1: Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change (4th ed.) by William and Susan Bridges;If You Met My Family, You’d Understand (2020) by Jack Shitama; and Seven and a Half Lessons by Lisa Feldman Barrett. Please refer to the instructions below for ordering details.
A follow-up to Module 1 focusing on the use of analytical tools and techniques that explore power dynamics, organizational identity and culture, the community context, as well as the broader work of setting the stage for leading change such as cultivating a climate of change and identifying adaptive work.
Module 3: Leading the Organization During Transitions
Building on Modules 1 & 2, this module highlights how we work with others in the management of transitions, including organizational discernment, organizing and mobilizing for managing change, as well as deeper exploration of how factors such as norms, lifeways, contextual shifts, and trauma impact transitions.
Why Take the FTL?
“We’re all in transition.” ~ United Church of Canada Orientation Attendee
During our weekly FTL Orientation Sessions and – especially – what attendees say about why the new modular training is appealing.
Many of them mention vocational discernment and broadening career trajectories:
- “I’m mid-career, wondering what might be next for me.” (Presbyterian Church USA)
- “I’m headed for retirement and figuring out what’s next.” (Episcopal)
- “I’ve got non-profit management experience and I want to discover if transitional leadership might be a good fit.”’ (Reformed Jewish)
- “I’ve been told I have the skills to do interim ministry and should take the training.” (Anglican)
- “I’m widening the scope of possibilities.” (United Church of Christ)
Currently practicing transitional leaders talk about their desire to hone or deepen their skills:
- “I took the IMN training a while ago and want a refresher.” (Episcopal)
- “Things are changing, and I need to sharpen my skills.” (United Church of Christ)
- “It’s time to refresh the brain cells.” (Uniting Church in Australia)
- “I did an interim and loved it. To do more I know I need the additional training.” (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
- “I’m newly out of seminary but know I need to broaden my ministry skills.” (Episcopal)
Those in settled ministry are also affirming a core principle of IMN’s new FTL training – all leadership is transitional – and they want to be better prepared to do that work well:
- “Settled calls don’t mean what they once did. All ministry is transitional.” (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
- “I want to continue in parish ministry, and I know the Church is always in transition.” (Episcopalian)
- “Congregations need help with transitions generally, and with specific things such as recovery, hospice, and breach of trust situations.” (American Baptist)
- “Serving the Church in changing times means I need to work on my capacity to manage transitions.” (United Church of Christ)
FTL ESSENTIALS – LEVEL ONE – REGISTRATION
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FTL Orientation Sessions
Twice-weekly conversations.
An in-depth conversation about FTL Level One – Essentials – the Module 1-3 sequence that constitutes Level One FTL training. Note: Participation in an FTL Orientation Session is required prior to registering for Module 1. If you’re considering Module 1 training, be sure to sign up for an Orientation Session soon.
Required Reading for Module 1
Purchase the following books from the seller of your choice. We know that these titles are available in paperback and digital, with the following sellers: Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Good Reads and more.
William & Susan Bridges, Managing Transitions – Making the Most of Change, 4th ed
Jack Shitama, If You Met My Family, You’d Understand (2020)
Lisa Feldman Barrett, Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain (2021)
FTL ESSENTIALS – LEVEL ONE
REGISTRATION
MODULE 1
Thresholds – An Invitation to Transitional Leadership
To register for a Module 1 class:
- Verify you are to complete or have completed and orientation session. If not you will need to register (to the left) for an orientation session.
- Select below the Module One session you would like to attend.
- Add to cart then follow shopping cart prompts to complete registration and print receipt.
- IMN staff will contact you with further steps to begin your class.
FTL ESSENTIALS – LEVEL ONE
REGISTRATION
MODULE 2
The Art & Science of Transitional Leadership
To register for a Module 2 class:
- Module 1 must be completed before you begin Module 2.
- You may register now for a Module 2 training as long as it begins after the completion of your Module 1 training.
- Select below the Module 2 session you would like to attend.
- Add to cart then follow shopping cart prompts to complete registration and print receipt.
- IMN staff will contact you with further steps to begin your class.
FTL ESSENTIALS – LEVEL ONE
REGISTRATION
MODULE 3
Leading the Organization During Transitions
To register for a Module 3 class:
- Module 1 & 2 must be completed before you begin Module 3.
- You may register now for a Module 3 training as long as it begins after the completion of your Module 1 & 2 trainings.
- Select below the Module 3 session you would like to attend.
- Add to cart then follow shopping cart prompts to complete registration and print receipt.
- IMN staff will contact you with further steps to begin your class.
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Refund policy: Refunds are considered on a case to case basis. Once the ESCI Inventory has been started and you are unable to attend a class a $225 fee will be retained.
MEMBERSHIP
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