HR.Com Recognizes the Evolving Leader Virtual Program as a Top 3 Leadership Development Program at the 2014 Leadership 500 Excellence Awards

    DENVER, CO, May 21, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Co-creators Tara Powers and Wendy Boyer are excited to announce that the Evolving Leader Virtual Program is one of the top leadership programs in the learning and development industry as recognized by HR.com.

This year's award recipients were selected based on both an application or nomination process as well as voting. The voting was completed by users of the leadership program and was promoted by the nominees as well as through social media campaigns.

The Evolving Leader Virtual Program (ELVP) is focused on developing Leaders of choice. The ELVP program gets Leaders curious about the impact of their habits and honest about their performance while at the same time teaches simple behavioral shifts that create fast and sustainable results.

In the 15-week comprehensive live virtual program, Front-Line to Director level Leaders participate in a unique combination of self-assessments, manager assessments, live webinars, book summaries, case studies, weekly check in's, group feedback, hot seat coaching, manager support and an optional Acceleration Coaching Package with ELVP coaches. The class size is limited to 20 participants to keep it a rich and intimate learning experience.

The ELVP is an experiential program based on a proven leadership commitment model that is customized to address the issues and obstacles Leaders face on a daily basis. The ELVP is focused on development in Stage 1: Awareness and Assessment of the Leadership Commitment Model.

Leaders attend weekly 90-minute webinars and engage in application projects. Each webinar provides an opportunity for feedback and coaching for participants and direct access to the facilitator's for questions and support. The Manager of each participant is an important component that makes this unique program a success. The Manager is provided weekly coaching guides and meets regularly with their Leader to support and guide them throughout the program.

As a result of participating in this comprehensive program, Leader's will:

- Create a Team Results Plan that ensures the team is aligned and clear on roles, responsibilities and direction
- Develop a Leadership Communication Plan that keeps the team informed, proactive and engaged
- Develop a personal leadership approach that encourages accountability and creates influence with people critical to their success
- Manage change and transition to foster excitement and productivity despite daily uncertainties and unexpected shake ups
- Establish a strong coaching relationship with their facilitator, manager and other participants

Says Fraser, Director level Leader, of his ELVP development experience:

"Having a forum to discuss and provide the tools to deal with issues I was encountering in my job was a relief and employing them into my team has resolved many of my daily stressors. Anyone from the front line employee to the executive level would benefit from this program."

To find out if the program is the right fit for your global leaders ~ REGISTER for a complimentary preview call by visiting: http://evolvingleaderprogram.com/free-webinars/preview/

"Leadership is an art that requires constant practice and focus to master. The firms recognized in the Leadership 500 Excellence Awards program significantly help firms grow and develop their leaders through some of the most impactful programs we have ever seen," stated Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com.

Today's organizational culture requires rapid response to change and a high level of emotional intelligence. Your Leaders must manage and coach effectively, think strategically, motivate others, anticipate and lead change, encourage innovation and build high levels of trust. Which is why we built the Evolving Leader Virtual Program (ELVP).

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