Organizational Learning’s leadership development curriculum is designed to meet the needs of individual contributors, aspiring leaders, and new and existing leaders. These multi-modal learning opportunities for staff and faculty are rooted in the Michigan Expectations Model and aligned with the core values.
If you prefer more guidance on course selection based on your specific development needs, please visit our course recommendation guide.
Business Administration
Learn about the policies and resources from business units across the institution. These courses are designed for all faculty and staff with business-related responsibilities.
- Talent Acquisition Bootcamp
- Introduction to Financial Resources
- Introduction to Procurement
- Introduction to Payroll
- Understanding the Administrative Services Offered by the Shared Services Center
Professional and Interpersonal Skills
Whether you are an individual contributor, managing projects, or supervising a team, these are essential programs for working effectively with colleagues. These programs are designed for all faculty and staff.
- Communication Styles in the Workplace
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Hiring
Aspiring Leaders
These programs provide an overview of leadership at U-M and strategies for planning your transition from a team member to a team leader. These programs are designed for all faculty and staff.
Values-Driven Leadership
These programs are designed for all faculty and staff with direct reports.
Cohort-Based Learning Experiences
Cited as one of the most effective ways to learn, cohort-based programs bring together a group of learners for an extended period of time. Foundations of Leadership is our cohort-based learning experience for new supervisors that offers a unique blend of structured curriculum and a collaborative learning environment.
Leading in Change and Transition
Explore our Leading Change & Transition Toolkit to help plan for the future: