Nonprofit leaders know the importance of aligning people with purpose. But guiding performance in a mission-driven organization requires more than oversight—it takes clarity, coaching, and compassion.
This interactive workshop offers executive leaders practical tools to set expectations, assess performance, and provide feedback in ways that foster both growth and accountability. Through real-world scenarios, guided practice, and discussion, participants will strengthen their approach to performance management and gain strategies they can put to use right away. The session provides a framework for helping individuals reach their potential, addressing challenges with confidence, and investing in the continued development of their teams.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Apply a performance management cycle in their leadership setting
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Define clear, mission-aligned expectations
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Use the Skill-Will matrix to map performance
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Deliver feedback with the SBI model
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Hold coaching conversations that empower and develop their people
About our speaker
Rowan spent 16 years at the University of Notre Dame, first as a manager in the Department of Psychology, where she received the Presidential Leadership Award for servant leadership in 2014. She later worked in the Office of Human Resources, coaching managers, supporting employees, and partnering with leaders on strategic initiatives.
She was named to Michiana’s 40 Under 40 by the South Bend Regional Chamber in 2021. Rowan holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Indiana University South Bend and a bachelor’s degree from Florida Southern College. She is a certified Working Genius facilitator and completed executive coach training through the Center for Creative Leadership.
