CHARLESTON, S.C.–Heritage Trust Credit Union here has launched a new internal leadership program called L.E.A.D, for Learn, Excel, Analyze and Develop.
Heritage Trust said the comprehensive eight-month emerging leaders initiative is aimed at providing high-potential employees with the tools they need to grow into effective leaders within the organization.
“The internal initiative, facilitated by the credit union’s employee development and training division, is designed to challenge employees while helping them learn valuable skills that foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration,” the credit union said.
Participants engage in interactive monthly workshops concentrating on desired competencies, which were administered over several weeks, to help maximize their strengths, improve performance, transform behaviors, provide personal mastery, and support the responsibilities of supervision and leadership, according to Heritage Trust.
As part of the process, participants also completed individual Extended DISC assessments. HTFCU noted Extended DISC has been established as a world-leading provider of behavioral analysis in identifying the strengths and development areas of the individual. Extended DISC Individual Assessments were used as a tool to provide a strong foundation for L.E.A.D. graduates and assist them in making better decisions. Heritage Trust said recently recognized these nine employees for their successful completion of the program.
“The motivation behind the design of the L.E.A.D. program began by assessing the drivers behind training and developing a highly effective workforce,” said Robin Horlback, Heritage Trust training director. “Highly effective workers are engaged in all aspects of their work and inspire others to do the same. These individuals display confidence, competence, and enthusiasm. They ‘L.E.A.D.’ by example.”
The $568-million Heritage Trust FCU has 43,000 members.