ACC Law Department Leadership

Do you have the influence you need to lead?

If you are an in-house lawyer looking to develop the transformational leadership behavior to influence, motivate, and inspire your reports, peers, executives, and other stakeholders around you to move forward, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

This beneficial, one-day program incorporates the core topics of transformational and transactional leadership, including such concepts as…

• Idealized Influence
• Inspirational Motivation
• Intellectual Stimulation
• Individual Consideration
• Transactional Leadership

Real-life examples from law and business will allow you to fully understand these leadership concepts and leverage them to become better leaders, both professionally and personally.

What will you learn?

Through class discussions, you will learn to…

• Understand how you may be perceived by others
• Define your core beliefs and understand how those influence you as a leader
• Identify barriers to effective leadership
• Develop approaches for using influence more positively and effectively

The concepts and tools taught in this session will allow you to…

• Gain a better understanding of personal leadership capabilities
• Learn how to apply the principles of transformational leadership
• Build better relationships within and outside of the organization

Your immediate takeaways include…

• Achieving strategic goals with stronger, more committed teams
• Motivating people to perform at their peak
• Creating an atmosphere of trust, mutual support, and open communication

View full program agenda

About the Professor

Julian Barling is the former associate dean of research and former director of the PhD and MSc programs at the Smith School of Business at Queens University. He also is the author of The Science of Leadership: Lessons From Research for Organizational Leaders. All participants will receive a copy of Julian's book to use as a resource.

The book…

• Takes pre-existing knowledge of organizational leadership from rigorous scientific research and makes it readily accessible to professional leaders
• Focuses on the psychology of leadership
• Translates leadership theories and research into everyday behaviours
• Explains how researchers generate knowledge on leadership

Please see here for the 2018 LDL Program Agenda.

Julian Barling
Professor
Organizational Behaviour
Smith School of Business

Julian is the author of The Science of Leadership: Lessons From Research for Organizational Leaders, which was published by Oxford University Press (New York) in January, 2014. His research interests focus on the nature and development of transformational leadership and employee well-being. He is also the author of well over 200 research articles and book chapters, and the author or editor of several books including Work and Sleep: Research Insights for the Workplace, which was published by Oxford University Press in 2016.

Julian is a Fellow for the Royal Society of Canada, the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Canadian Psychological Association.

2018 Registration Rates

Registration for Transformational Leadership includes courses, written materials and scheduled meals/receptions. It does not include housing, travel, or personal expenses.

*Nonmember rate includes one-year of ACC membership (CA$376; membership eligibility rules apply). ACC membership and meeting registration will be confirmed pending approval of eligibility.
NOTE: American Express not accepted for this program

Confirmation

Registrations are not considered confirmed until payment is processed. Written confirmation of your registration will be emailed immediately after payment is processed (please allow 24-48 hours after submission). Do not consider your registration complete until you have received the confirmation email.

Cancellation Policy

Registration cancellations must be received in writing via cancel@acc.com. Registrations cannot be cancelled over the telephone. Cancellations for registrations processed at the nonmember rate will not be refunded the CA$376 membership fee included with the registration. Registration cancellations will adhere to the cancellation policy dates below, no exceptions.

*Credit issued may be used towards the following 2018-19 ACC in-person educational programs:

Credit may not be used towards any other educational programs not included on the above list. Credit may not be divided among programs and any remaining funds following credit application will be forfeited. Credits may be transferred to an eligible attendee from the same organization, but written notification (via cancel@acc.com) of transfer must be received from original purchaser in order for credit to be valid. Credit will expire 30 September 2019.

Attendee Substitutions

Substitute attendees (from the same organization and eligible to attend) are always welcome. Please email or fax your request, along with a completed registration form for the substitute attendee, to education@acc.com or +1 202.293.4701.

Special Requirements/Food Restrictions

Participants with special needs or food restrictions should note them on the registration form or contact ACC's Education & Meetings Department at education@acc.com. Requests for special accommodations should be sent as soon as you register, but no later than 21 September 2018, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Program Location

Smith School of Business Toronto

Simcoe Place

200 Front Street West

Suite 3020

Toronto, ON M5V 3K2

Nearby Hotels

Delta Hotel Toronto

Intercontinental Toronto Centre

Fairmont Royal York

Residence Inn Toronto

Parking

The Simcoe Place parking garage is located on Front Street West, just one block west of University Avenue.

Daily rates:

$22.00 max

Mon-Fri (9:00am-8:00pm)

$19.00 early bird (enter

5am-9am, exit before 8pm)

For more information on parking options click here.

If you have any questions regarding your registration, please contact the ACC Education Department at education@acc.com or +1 202.293.4103 x451.

"The course has transformed my life, given me more tools to improve my career and relationships. Nothing was overlooked and the pace of the lectures were designed for maximum effectiveness."

"Life changing! Julian is the best lecturer I have ever had the pleasure of observing. His insights were brilliant and supported with highly impactful stories and humour."

"Great content. Made me look at leadership in a different way. Great leader examples translated into how I could do this in my own role. Very much enjoyed Julian's style."