The Black Market Leadership® Level Pathways enables you to develop critical leadership skills and apply them to complex, real-world business situations. Prove your expertise in specific problem-solving situations, take the next step towards getting certified, and emerge as a top leader!
Level 1 - the tactical leader
The Tactical Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. These frontline leaders ensure the organization’s strategy and vision are actualized, from the ground up. Whether they are the subject matter expert, the technical leader, the supervisor or the manager of a team, Tactical Leaders ensure the correct tactics, techniques, procedures are being implemented, on a daily basis.
The Tactical Leader badge symbolizes you:
The Black Market Leadership® Level Pathways enables you to develop critical leadership skills and apply them to complex, real-world business situations. Prove your expertise in specific problem-solving situations, take the next step towards getting certified, and emerge as a top leader!
Level 1 - the tactical leader
The Tactical Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. These frontline leaders ensure the organization's strategy and vision are actualized, from the ground up. Whether they are the subject matter expert, the technical leader, the supervisor or the manager of a team, Tactical Leaders ensure the correct tactics, techniques, procedures are being implemented, on a daily basis.
The Tactical Leader badge symbolizes you:
The first, but critical step in developing yourself is to identify "who" you are as a leader, in respect to understanding your strengths and motivations. In this module, we'll explore the "why" of self-awareness, then help you identity your behavioral strengths and proficiency in specific leadership competencies.
Show DetailsSo what exactly can you bring to the team? To the company? To answer this simple, but critical question, you must be able to identify your value proposition. In this module, we'll explore the intricacies of the an effective value proposition. We'll also provide methods for you to clearly isolate yours, as a leader.
Show DetailsEverything comes down to thinking in essentials, be it communication, planning, strategizing and execution. In this practical module, you'll learn "why" essentials are important and you'll be able to better dissect complex ideas into clear, manageable ones, for you and your team.
Show DetailsThis module focuses on helping you clearly, and succinctly, communicate your ideas in a way that others understand exactly what you want them to understand. We'll examine the nature of communication, such as the basic metrics: precision, concision, and context.
Show DetailsHow can we communicate in a way that restricts people to time and resources, but also enables them to exercise their judgment and initiative? Through our customized model called "Purposeful Communication." In this module, you'll gain rare insights and custom tools to connect your words to action.
No leader can be successful without a basic knowledge of how to plan a task or assignment. In this module, we'll cover the basic of planning - specific fundamentals that are applicable to small teams all the way to very large organizations. The module incorporates practical exercises along with projects.
One of the greatest challenges for leaders is to ensure the team focuses on what matters most, and not be distracted by the "noise" of daily operations. In this module, we'll focus on methodologies and techniques to ensure your team can effectively concentrate on the right things during execution.
When it comes to teamwork, leaders are responsible for making sure "the whole is greater than the sum of the parts." In this module, we'll examine how to make this adage a reality. Specifically, we'll examine how you can bring the best out of your team.
The principal value a tactical leader can support culture is by learning how to protect it! In this course, you'll learn the "why" of culture, and what it means to planning, teamwork, and execution. Next, you'll learn specific techniques and strategies on how to protect your organization's culture.
IDENTITY level 1
Identity refers to the nature, or the distinctiveness of leaders, teams and/or organizations. For the Tactical Leader, Identity relates to self-awareness, understanding your individual strengths, and understanding your value proposition to the team and organization.
The first, but critical step in developing yourself is to identify "who" you are as a leader, in respect to understanding your strengths and motivations. In this module, we'll explore the "why" of self-awareness, then help you identity your behavioral strengths and proficiency in specific leadership competencies.
Show DetailsSo what exactly can you bring to the team? To the company? To answer this simple, but critical question, you must be able to identify your value proposition. In this module, we'll explore the intricacies of the an effective value proposition. We'll also provide methods for you to clearly isolate yours, as a leader.
Show DetailsCOMPETENCY level 1
Competencies are general bodies of knowledge that give rise to skills, specific tactics and techniques. The Tactical Leader first learns how to reduce complexity into essentials, and then how to communicate them in a productive manner. Next, they convert their words into simple, actionable plans. Finally, the Tactical Leader learns how to execute their plans, remaining focused, not distracted.
Everything comes down to thinking in essentials, be it communication, planning, strategizing and execution. In this practical module, you'll learn "why" essentials are important and you'll be able to better dissect complex ideas into clear, manageable ones, for you and your team.
This module focuses on helping you clearly, and succinctly, communicate your ideas in a way that others understand exactly what you want them to understand. We'll examine the nature of communication, such as the basic metrics: precision, concision, and context.
Show DetailsHow can we communicate in a way that restricts people to time and resources, but also enables them to exercise their judgment and initiative? Through our customized model called "Purposeful Communication." In this module, you'll gain rare insights and custom tools to connect your words to action.
No leader can be successful without a basic knowledge of how to plan a task or assignment. In this module, we'll cover the basic of planning - specific fundamentals that are applicable to small teams all the way to very large organizations. The module incorporates practical exercises along with projects.
One of the greatest challenges for leaders is to ensure the team focuses on what matters most, and not be distracted by the "noise" of daily operations. In this module, we'll focus on methodologies and techniques to ensure your team can effectively concentrate on the right things during execution.
CULTURE level 1
Culture refers to common values, beliefs and practices. For the Tactical Leader, the first step in supporting their team or organization is learning how to protect culture.
The principal value a tactical leader can support culture is by learning how to protect it! In this course, you'll learn the "why" of culture, and what it means to planning, teamwork, and execution. Next, you'll learn specific techniques and strategies on how to protect your organization's culture.
Systems management level 1
Systems Management refers to the processes and procedures of leading people and directing teams, using formal and informal channels of communication, decision-making, and intelligence distribution. For the Tactical Leader, the first concern at the tactical level is ensuring the team is working as an efficient unit, followed by maintaining high performance in the short- and long-runs.
When it comes to teamwork, leaders are responsible for making sure "the whole is greater than the sum of the parts." In this module, we'll examine how to make this adage a reality. Specifically, we'll examine how you can bring the best out of your team.