Participant/Manager Orientation Meeting

Session Date and Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Topics include:

  • Why LEAD? Why now?
  • What to expect
  • Getting ready
  • Partnering with your manager

Kickoff and Module 1: Leading with Purpose

Session Date and Time: Thursday, October 23rd, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Location: Donahue Hall, Gartland Dining Room

Topics include:

  • Purpose and authenticity as a leader
  • Aligning personal values with the mission
  • The leader’s role in setting the tone
  • Emotional intelligence and leadership

Module 2: Manage Your Energy

Session Date and Time: Thursday, November 20th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Location: Donahue Hall, Gartland Dining Room

Topics include:

  • Your well-being as a leader
  • Leading with a growth mindset
  • Prioritizing and delegating for focus and balance

Module 3: Building Relationships

Session Date and Time: Wednesday, December 17th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Location: Donahue Hall, Gartland Dining Room

Topics include:

  • Using inquiry and curiosity to build trust
  • Creating psychological safety
  • Coaching to empower others
  • Partnering with your manager

Module 4: Connecting with Candor and Compassion

Session Date and Time: Wednesday, February 4th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Location: Donahue Hall, Gartland Dining Room

Topics include:

  • Raising difficult issues
  • Providing meaningful feedback
  • Generating support for tough decisions

Module 5: Fostering Inclusion

Session Date and Time: Tuesday, March 3rd, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm

Location: Donahue Hall, Gartland Dining Room

Topics include:

  • Leading for opportunity
  • Biases and their impact on others
  • Talking about the importance of equal opportunity
  • Serving as a supporter and mentor

Module 6: Connecting to the Strategy

Session Date and Time: Tuesday, March 31st, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Location: Donahue Hall, Gartland Dining Room

Topics include:

  • Aligning individual, team, and organizational goals
  • Making everyday strategic choices with an enterprise mindset
  • Communicating strategic priorities

Module 7: Cultivating Innovation

Session Date and Time: Wednesday, April 29th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Location: Donahue Hall, Gartland Dining Room

Topics include:

  • Connections between organizational learning and innovation
  • Learning from failure in innovative environments
  • The leader’s role in encouraging experimentation and learning

Capstone

Session Date and Time: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Location: Donahue Hall, Gartland Dining Room

Topics include:

  • Your growth during LEAD
  • Continuing the journey
  • Staying connected
  • Celebration