Program Dates and Curriculum
LEAD begins with an Orientation in September 2025 and concludes with a Capstone in May 2026. Below are session dates, times, locations, and brief descriptions of each module:
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