Professional Development
U Wisconsin Opens Leadership Program to All Higher Ed Institutions
The University of Wisconsin (UW)
System has opened its UW
Leadership Development Program to staff members of all public and private
higher education institutions in the United States.
The program invites administrators "to examine their individual leadership
styles and to consider how those efforts contribute to the future well-being of
higher ed," according to a press release from the university. The program aims
to teach administrators how to plan for the future by creating new leadership
and management strategies, allocate resources wisely and develop a positive
working environment for staff.
Program participants complete a computer-based self-assessment of their
leadership style, which they can use to help them set their goals for the
program. The program offers six courses, and participants who complete five of
the courses will earn a UW Leadership Development Program certificate and a
series of three one-on-one sessions with a coach to help them develop
entrepreneurial solutions for their challenges.
Courses in the UW Leadership Development Program include:
- The Influential Leader, which covers the difference between leadership
and management, mindfulness as a leadership competency and research-proven
leadership practices;
- The High Engagement Leader, which examines how to create highly engaging
collaborative work environments that support success;
- The Strategic, Decisive Leader, which teaches strategic
decision-making;
- The Innovative Leader, which covers problem solving with an innovative
mindset and managing caution when implementing change;
- Success Strategies for Navigating Change and Uncertainty, which examines
strategies for embracing change and generating trust amongst colleagues;
and
- Strengthening Managerial Effectiveness in a Higher Education Environment,
which teaches how to provide constructive feedback, conduct difficult
conversations with colleagues, manage up the chain of command and
strengthen skills of persuasion.
The first course takes place on September 29-30, 2015 at UW-Madison's
Pyle Center, with subsequent courses running in November, January, March, May
and June.
Further information about the UW Leadership Development Program can be found
on the University of
Wisconsin-Extension's site.
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Leila Meyer is a technology writer based in British Columbia. She can be reached at [email protected].
