Emerging Leader
Leadership administration is a critical function of management—it provides oversight and a framework for the visions and goals of an organization and maximizes efficiency in achieving those pursuits. Led by expert faculty in leadership development and business improvement, this leadership training program is designed to help new managers expand their knowledge and skill set in leading others. As part of the leadership development curriculum, you’ll learn comprehensive concepts and frameworks focused on impacting and communicating with staff, understanding your own leadership style, and strategies for leading others effectively. Through online instruction, small group discussions and reflections on best practices, you’ll be able to immediately apply effective leadership tactics in your new leadership role, as well as cultivate a mindset for continued personal and professional growth.
This leadership training program for emerging leaders includes six half-day sessions, each focusing on a different leadership topic:
Communication Skills in the Workplace
When communication is effective, we benefit by saving time while improving productivity. In this class, we will examine barriers to communication and learn ways to reduce them. In addition, we will practice the skills necessary for effectively sending and receiving communication.
Embracing a Growth Mindset
Can you change another person's mindset? Can you change your own mindset? The answer is a resounding yes. In this session, we will look at new research around fixed and growth mindset. Case studies and role playing will be used to explore how simply believing you can change makes an impact in personal growth and development.
Moving From Associate to Supervisor
Transitioning from employee to supervisor, new leaders often find themselves managing people who, just the week before, were their coworkers. In this session, we will explore how roles and beliefs change when promoted to supervisor, identify different types of leadership solutions for various situations, and examine new goals and values for transitioning into your new role as a leader.
Leading a Strengths-Based Team
A good leader Inspires confidence and trust in their followers through demonstrating a combination of competencies and people skills. Understanding human behavior, motivation and the power of shared values are essential for motivating and inspiring others to achieve their goals. A strengths-based team is a group of diverse, talented individual who value others strengths. By Explore how to utilize strengths-based leadership principles and practices, leaders develop dynamic, high-achieving teams.
Business Acumen Fundamentals
In today’s volatile business environment, associates need to understand how organizational systems work together to generate revenue and shareholder value, all while recognizing how their actions impact the drivers of success. In this course, we’ll focus on effective business leadership, how to make key decisions and how to create the best outcomes for each organization.
Becoming a Change Agent
Now more than ever, the ability to embrace change is one of the most important skills needed to succeed in the workplace. This is a highly interactive session with robust discussions and opportunities to apply learning to change scenarios, both personal and professional. You will gain an understanding about how to help yourself and your team deal with change more effectively.
Learning Outcomes
- Employ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and understand how they operate at every level of business leadership
- Recognize your role as a supervisor and the differences in perspective needed
- Identify your goals as a leader and implement action steps
- Align actions with high-value business results
Skills You'll Gain
- Strengths-based leadership for individual and team development
- Problem-solving in the workplace
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Managing change and ambiguity in an organizational environment
Section Notes
The Emerging Leader Program will meet for six class sessions through Zoom on Wednesdays, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm PST, on the following dates:
February 14th, 2024
February 21st,2024
February 28th, 2024
March 6th, 2024
March 13th, 2024
March 20th, 2024
Students will receive an email with login information to access the course the day before the first class.
Students are expected to participate in Zoom class meetings with working video and audio. Microphones should be turned off when not participating. Students are expected to remain engaged during class and conduct themselves professionally. Students can check their Zoom readiness by visiting https://zoom.us/test
This program does not have grades.
The last day for enrollment is February 14th, 2024.
Enrollment Policies
Refund deadline: 2/28/2024. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers (minus a $30 processing fee) will not be approved after this date. Click here or visit https://cpe.ucdavis.edu/student-services/withdrawals-refunds-and-transfers to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.