Emerging Leaders, Spring 2012

Course# TD1049

NOTICE: The learning associated with this certificate program requires that you attend and participate with others in the workshop. It is understood that the unexpected does happen, and therefore we will offer no more than two makeups outside of the regularly scheduled sessions for you to fulfill the program requirements. Please review your calendar for commitment to the entire certificate program prior to registration.

Note: This series is capped at 18 participants.

Categories: Leadership

Level: Fundamental

Pre-requisites: None

Target Audience: Individuals interested in learning basic leadership skills.

Course Description:

Session One
Understanding Leadership
March 15, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12 Noon, Wine-Price

Our first session will help prospective leaders understand the leadership culture at JMU. After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Identify five JMU leadership keys
  • Identify some models for leadership
  • Understand the importance of relationship building in leadership
  • Identify workplace success questions as defined by the Gallup Study

Presented by: Brian Charette

Session Two
When I Grow Up
March 22, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12 Noon, Wine-Price

Session Two will help participants integrate the knowledge they are acquiring with the development needs of those they lead. After completing this session you will be able to:

  • Assist with the development of personal achievement goals
  • Assist with the establishment of individual professional development plans

 Presented by: Steve Hedrick

Session Three
Customer Service in Your Own Backyard
March 29, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12 Noon, Wine-Price

Session Three will help prospective leaders understand that those they lead may be their most important customers. After completing this professional development course, you will be able to:

  • Identify all of their customers, both internal and external
  • Apply basic customer service tips to the employees within their department
  • Create a strategy for building appropriate relationships with those they may lead
  • Develop ways to balance office friendships with business relationships

 Presented by: Suzanne Vance

Session Four
Managing Diversity in the Workplace
April 5, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12 Noon, WIne-Price

This session will help you develop strategies for managing diversity in your departments. After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Identify the impact diversity may have on a department
  • Understand the benefits of a diverse workforce
  • Develop strategies for leading diverse teams

 Presented by: Natasha Butler and Brandon Artis

Session Five
RISE Above Conflict
April 12, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12 Noon, Wine-Price

Prospective leaders will be provided with new strategies to deal with conflict proactively and effectively. By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Identify the most common causes of conflict in an organization
  • Identify outcomes of dealing with conflict constructively
  • Follow the steps to effectively deal with conflict
  • Identify resources for conflict resolution

Presented by: Christina Landes and Jenny Toth

Session Six
The Power of Synergy
April 19, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12 Noon, Wine-Price

Session Six will help participants recognize that healthy and productive teams will not develop without strong leaders to lead and coach them. After completing this module you will be able to:

  • List benefits of team building
  • Understand the power of synergy
  • List characteristics of effective teams
  • Identify the components of effective team work

 Presented by: Jennifer Testa

Session Seven
The Cherry Tree Approach
April 26, 2012,  9:00 AM – 12 Noon, WIne-Price 

This professional development course will help participants recognize the importance of integrity and honesty in a leadership role. After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Define ethics
  • Define integrity
  • Develop strategies for making ethical decisions
  • Identify the importance of integrity in the workplace

 Presented by: Rick Larson

Certificate Award Ceremony will celebrate the conclusion of the seven week program.


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