The Ontario Real Estate Association Centre for Leadership Development (OCLD) has won an award for its unique program, Building Leadership Through Communication, the course offered to the incoming presidents of Ontario’s real estate boards. The award was from Leadership Excellence and Development, a U.S.-based international organization.
“It is our goal to develop high quality, experienced and trained leaders at the 40 real estate boards and associations in Ontario,” says Bill Shepherd, executive director, OCLD. “We are committed to helping staff and volunteer leaders develop the skills needed to fulfill leadership responsibilities effectively and credibly. To be recognized for our efforts is an honour.”
Over 90 per cent of the selection criteria was based on participant feedback. The three-day leadership-training program was developed with Ottawa-based Ken Anderson & Associates and ranked among the top 10 in North America for best use of classroom and traditional training. The workshops were recognized for building leadership skills and driving business results.
“I have taken many leadership courses over the years and this course was by far the most invaluable,” says Joselle Alves, president, Brampton Real Estate Board. “It was incredible to witness the drastic changes both in communication and presentation styles exhibited by myself as well as classmates during the course, as we implemented the lessons being taught. Clear communication is key to great leadership and this course was an important reminder of that.”
