LEAD
Eligibility
This program is intended for managers and directors.
Program attendance and expectations
Attending and actively participating in each of these sessions will maximize the success of the program and assure an optimal learning environment for all.
It is expected that all participants, with support of their leaders, will attend all sessions.
Participants who miss more than one session of the program may be ineligible to complete the program with their cohort.
Note: Participants may be expected to attend small breakout sessions outside of the scheduled modules to ensure completion of the program.
It is important that all nominees and their respective nominators carefully review the program schedule in advance to ensure adherence to the strict attendance and participation requirements.
Purpose
This program includes a series of seminars designed to develop and enhance your leadership capacity and better equip you for leadership accountability and responsibility. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of their leadership capabilities, enhance their communication and coaching skills, build better relationships, and exchange ideas and experiences with fellow participants.
The LEAD program aims to:
- Help participants move towards being an authentic transformational leader.
- Help participants understand and demonstrate the university's values.
- Raise awareness about the role and challenges of leadership at the university.
- Assist leaders in identifying the necessary capabilities required to develop themselves and their teams for their current and/or future roles at the university.
Program Structure
Exercising Influence® – Building Relationships and Getting Results 1 day - October 12, 2022
Constructive Debate™ - A Collaborative Approach to Building Better Ideas 1 day - October 26, 2022
Leading Virtual and Hybrid Teams 1 day - November 9, 2022
Strategic Thinking™ – Leadership Practices for Innovative Organizations 1 day - November 23, 2022
Strategies for Effectively Leading Through Change 1 day - December 7, 2022
Thinking on Purpose: Outsmarting Evolution 1 day - January 11, 2023
Working with Empathy ½ day - January 25, 2023