In-person only; room location will be shared with registrants.
Series Description:
This course introduces the concepts of organizational leadership, conflict management, resilience, and influence. Students appreciate the difference between leadership and management and develop their own leadership philosophy through exploration of varying leadership styles. Throughout the course, students learn key communication skills. As a culminating project, students create a personal leadership plan.
The workshop will meet in person on Tuesdays, February 10 to April 21, from 3:00-5:00 pm.
- Week 1 | Managing from the Middle – Influence Without Authority
- Week 2 | Organizational Leadership and Managing Change
- Week 3 | Empowering Teams – Motivation, Team Building, and Delegation
- Week 4 | Constructive Conversations
- Week 5 | Conflict Management
- Week 6 | Leadership Styles and Philosophy + Series Wrap-Up
Week 4 | Constructive Conversations
Leadership requires the courage to speak with honesty and compassion. This session introduces frameworks for shaping difficult conversations and highlights the importance of active listening as a foundational leadership skill. Participants will also learn tools for navigating difficult conversations that may involve disagreement, feedback, or high emotional stakes. Participants will practice techniques for maintaining presence and clarity under pressure, while exploring how cultural norms influence communication styles and expectations.
Earn A PhD Plus Credential
To receive a digital badge to document your successful completion of the course, you must attend at least 5 of the 6 live sessions.
REGISTER HERE