Who should attend?
Designed specifically for managers with 2-10 years of management experience. Well-qualified participants are responsible for leading a team of individual contributors. Job titles may include assistant/associate directors, senior managers, project managers, or managers.
Why attend?
Ranked #1 in the U.S. by HR.com in 2018, The Center's leadership development programs continue to gain recognition around the world. The 2018 awards by HR.com and Leadership Excellence Magazine marked the 5th year in a row that The Center's programs have been top-ranked, and the first time The Center's program were recognized with a #1 award in both the open-enrollment and custom program categories. Read more about our ranking.
Continuing Education
The Center for Leadership is a recognized provider of both Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and SHRM professional development credits (SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification). Participants of this program will be eligible to receive CEUs and SHRM-PDCs with participating professional organizations.
Benefits for the organization- Build organizational capacity for managers to assume greater responsibilities and capacity for mid-level managers to assume greater responsibilities.
- Develop individuals to strengthen internal talent development and drive succession plan initiatives.
- Identify organizational leaders capable of building leadership capacity and engaging those they lead.
- Increase internal productivity and effectiveness.
Benefits for the individual- Build a strong understanding and awareness of self, and understand how self-knowledge strengthens leadership capabilities.
- Strengthen skills to generate effective communication, drive optimal performance and ensure successful conversations.
- Learn to direct energy to drive best possible outcomes for self, teams, and organizations.
- Improve buy-in from key stakeholders to address strategic initiatives/goals.
- Develop an action plan to tackle an area for personal and professional growth upon returning to work.