Education

Foundations of Leadership

Foundations of Leadership is a leadership development course available to supervisors, managers or team leads who 

  • Are new to the university and in a leadership position
  • Are new to supervision
  • Have up to three years of supervisory or management experience and at least one direct report

The content focuses on expanding the capacity of individuals to perform in leadership roles by focusing on five key University of Michigan expectations:

Domain and Expectation

  • Mission
    • Create value for the diverse communities we serve
    • Create a shared vision
  • People
    • Foster and promote diverse teams
    • Collaborate and build inclusive relationships
    • Coach and develop others
  • Self
    • Communicate
  • Execution
    • Build positive culture

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Basics

This online module provides an introductory look at the DEI initiative at U-M and helps clearly define what we mean by “diversity, equity and inclusion" and takes less than 15 minutes to complete. Discussion guides are available for participants and facilitators working in small groups or huddles.

Domain and Expectation

  • Mission
    • Create value for the diverse communities we serve
    • Create a shared vision
  • People
    • Collaborate and build inclusive relationships
  • Self
    • Adapt

Change it Up!

Change It Up! brings bystander intervention skills to the University of Michigan community for the purpose of building inclusive, respectful and safe communities. It is based on a nationally recognized four-stage bystander intervention model that helps individuals intervene in situations that negatively impact individuals, organizations, and the campus community. The content in this program has been used for student groups across campus, and is now being offered for University of Michigan faculty and staff.

Domain and Expectation

  • People
    • Collaborate and build inclusive relationships
  • Self
    • Adapt
    • Act with courage and confidence
  • Execution
    • Build positive culture

Disability Awareness and Inclusion

Disability is an integral part of the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It is important to be part of a culture that supports and embraces disability inclusion. This session will cover: 

Domain and Expectation

  • Mission
    • Create value for the diverse communities we serve
  • People
    • Foster and promote diverse teams
    • Collaborate and build inclusive relationships

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