Transitioning from a member of a team to a leadership role is both exciting and challenging, and even more so if you are promoted from within a team. This session will focus on practical strategies to create greater self-awareness and build upon your strengths to become your best leader self. 

Whether you are currently in a formal leadership position or aspire to hold such a position, this course lays the groundwork. This session will assist faculty and staff to develop the essential leadership skills necessary to lead a team of individuals at U-M. The content will be helpful whether you are in a formal leadership position or not. 

You don’t need a title to make a difference. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how trust, relationships, and small actions can create real change, regardless of your role. With tools like the Circle of Influence and Small Wins Theory, you’ll find where you can make a difference. Then, you’ll leave with a clear plan to get started.

Learning Objectives

You will learn to:

• Recognize the difference between influence and authority

• Focus your energy using the Circle of Influence

This webinar will help you discover the varied professional and career development resources available from Organizational Learning. These tools will help you create a development plan aligned with your interests and passions. 

This session will be useful if you're looking to: 

• Sharpen your skills
• Explore new career paths
• Take the next step in your professional journey

This session will guide you through tools and programs to support your growth.

In this interactive session we will review how to identify priority skills for your role and career goals. We will also cover how to quickly find the best LinkedIn Learning content to build them. You’ll practice using the AI Coach, Career Plan and Career Path features. This will help turn skill gaps into a clear, step-by-step learning plan. We will uncover simple ways to share learning achievements with your LinkedIn network and keep your profile current. Join us to be ready for performance conversations—and when your dream role at U-M opens up!