Strong leadership doesn't happen by accident; it's built through intentional growth. Organizational Learning's leadership courses give U-M managers and supervisors practical skills to communicate more effectively, navigate challenges with confidence and bring out the best in their teams. Whether you're new to management or looking to sharpen your approach, these courses are designed to help you lead with greater clarity and impact.
Foundations of Leadership
Foundations of Leadership is a leadership development course focused on the five key University of Michigan expectations:
- Communication
- Coach and Develop Talent
- Foster and Promote Multi-Faceted Teams
- Lead Innovation and Change
- Solve Problems
This course is available to Ann Arbor campus (including Medical School) leaders who are new to U-M or their supervisory role with at least one direct report who is a regular staff or faculty member. Michigan Medicine supervisors should refer to the Michigan Medicine Foundations of Leadership program.
Register for the next session that starts on April 9.
More Leadership Development Opportunities
Explore the diverse offerings from Organizational Learning to support you wherever you are in your leadership journey.
- Communication Styles in the Workplace
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
- Introduction to Financial Resources
- Introduction to Leadership at U-M
- Introduction to Payroll
- Leadership and Culture: Creating a Positive Work Environment
- Leadership and Culture: Strategies to Prevent Workplace Issues
- Psychological Safety in the Workplace
- Responding to Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace
- Talent Acquisition Bootcamp
- Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor
