Foundations of Leadership
Discover the Foundations of Leadership, a leadership development course focused on the five key University of Michigan expectations:
- Communication
- Coach and Develop Talent
- Foster and Promote Diverse Teams
- Lead Innovation and Change
- Solve Problems
This course is available to U-M leaders who are new to the organization or their leadership role with up to three years of supervisory or management experience and at least one direct report.
More Leadership Opportunities
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
This course will explore what psychological safety is (and is not) and how leaders can contribute to a positive, values-based workplace culture. It is open to any U-M manager or supervisor who is interested in creating and maintaining a psychologically safe workplace.
Introduction to Leadership at U-M
Designed to assist faculty and staff in developing the essential leadership skills necessary to lead a team of individuals at U-M, this Introduction to Leadership course will be helpful whether you are in a formal leadership position or not.
- Wed 7/17/24 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Registration Deadline: Wed 7/10/24)
Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor
Join Peer to Supervisor and learn how to identify opportunities and challenges in your transition to supervisor.
- Thu 7/25/24 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Registration Deadline: Thu 7/18/24)
Introduction to Payroll
Learn more about the policies and procedures of processing payroll that will help ensure accurate and timely pay for your employees.
- Tue 7/30/24 9:00 am to 10:30 am (Registration Deadline: Fri 7/26/24)
Creating a Positive Work Environment
This foundational course provides managers with the tools and knowledge to lead a successful culture change journey within their team. You'll walk away with the tools to improve productivity and efficiency while fostering a healthy work-life balance and more.
Understanding the Administrative Services Offered by the Shared Services Center
The Shared Services Center (SSC) provides a broad range of transactional support in collaboration with university business partners for all three campuses and Michigan Medicine. Learn how to navigate the variety of services provided by the U-M Shared Services Center.
- Thu 9/19/24 9:30 am to 11:00 am (Registration Deadline: Wed 9/18/24)
For more leadership development opportunities, visit the Leadership Development curriculum page.
