Program Dates and Curriculum

Manager/Participant Orientation Meeting

Session Date and Time: Monday, August 25th, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Location: Donahue Hall, Gartland Dining Room

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, September 25th, 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, October 23rd, 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: Thursday, November 20th, 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, December 17th, 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: Wednesday, February 4th, 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 3rd, 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: Tuesday, March 31st, 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, April 15th, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Location: Donahue Hall, Gartland Dining Room

Topics include:

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