Course Outline:
Create a Positive Climate
- Leader Task 1: Analyze team climate
- Leader Task 2: Earn trust
- Leader Task 3: Treat people with respect
- Leader Task 4: Enforce accountability
- Leader Task 5: Encourage people to have fun
- Leader Task 6: Demonstrate character
- Leader Task 7: Manage expectations
- One hour coaching session by certified RBLP-T mentor
Develop Cohesion
- Leader Task 1: Analyze team cohesion
- Leader Task 2: Encourage people to work in teams
- Leader Task 3: Promote trust between team members
- Leader Task 4: Ensure mutual respect between team members
- Leader Task 5: Show genuine concern for people
- Leader Task 6: Be there when the going gets tough
- Leader Task 7: Talk about setbacks
- One hour coaching session by certified RBLP-T mentor
Provide Purpose
- Leader Task 1: Analyze individual purpose
- Leader Task 2: Encourage individual learning
- Leader Task 3: Train the team
- Leader Task 4: Delegate responsibility
- Leader Task 5: Empower decision-making
- Leader Task 6: Keep people focused on the mission
- Leader Task 7: Keep the team informed
- One hour coaching session by certified RBLP-T mentor
Facilitate Team Learning
- Leader Task 1: Analyze team learning capacity
- Leader Task 2: Orient on team goals
- Leader Task 3: Encourage constructive dialogue
- Leader Task 4: Build new mental models
- One hour coaching session by certified RBLP-T mentor
Five hour exam review by certified RBLP-T mentor.
Certification(s):
This course prepares students to take the Resilience Building Leader Program – Professional Coach (RBLP-C) national certification exam.
RBLP-C Application Requirements
Applicants for RBLP-C certification must be currently serving in a middle manager role or have previously served in a middle manager role.
Middle Manager Role Defined
Middle managers are responsible for objectives and results in a functional department. They may provide guidance and direction to one or more front-line supervisors. Middle managers facilitate team learning and problem-solving. They establish goals for their teams and monitor progress. Middle managers have significant relevant expertise and experience. An organization may have multiple layers of middle management.
Military Paygrade Equivalent: U.S. military personnel (or AU, NZ, UK, and CA equivalents) currently serving at paygrades O1, O2, W1, and E6 are eligible for RBLP-C certification. Military veterans that have previously served at these paygrades are also eligible. Learn more about the military’s funded credentialing opportunities for Active, Reserve, and Guard service members.
RBLP-C Certification Exam Requirements
During the 2.5-hour oral RBLP-C certification exam, the applicant is required to show competence of factual (what), conceptual (why), and procedural knowledge (how) in each of the following competency domains:
Recertification is required every three years to maintain the RBLP-C level of certification. Credential holders are required to complete a recertification application and professional development exercise detailing how they have implemented applicable leader tasks in the workplace during the previous three years. The RBLP-C recertification fee is currently $75.
