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ohd@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567 Ext. 45482
On-site: East Campus 1 (EC1)
The Leadership Essentials program is a comprehensive series of synchronous and asynchronous workshops aimed at developing and enhancing the essential leadership skills of supervisors and managers of people. Taken over the course of one year participants will experience peer to peer leadership development and enhance their capabilities to lead by:
Supporting managers participate actively in the program by attending the manager sessions and providing opportunities for participants to apply the learning in the workplace.
Participant Profile: This program is targeted to non-academic and academic employees who are looking to develop their “People Leadership” capabilities, those who are new to supervision or management of full-time or contract employees (less than 3 years’ experience), and/or those with formal leadership responsibilities who accomplish tasks and goals through their teams.
Upon meeting the Participant Profile criteria, applications will be reviewed and selected to reflect a cross-section of job roles and departments/units across the university in the event the program is oversubscribed. All applicants will be notified of their placement status. Applicants who are not selected may apply to future program offerings.
Participation in the full program is mandatory
Attend the 1.5-hour orientation session on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | 9:30-11:00am
Attend and actively participate in the full program (all online synchronous and asynchronous sessions and in-person events)
Participate in three individual meetings (1-hour in length) with a program facilitator
Read, reflect, and prepare for each session (including online self-directed learning and transition work)
Set personal and team goals
Work with your supporting manager and team to reinforce and practice learning within the workplace
Seek feedback from all stakeholders
Complete end-of-program reflection and program evaluation
Attend the 1.5 hour orientation session on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | 9:30-11:30am
Attend and participate actively in several 1.5-hour manager sessions over the course of one year:
Support, coach, reinforce learning and provide your participant with opportunities to practice within the workplace
Complete end-of-program reflection and program evaluation
Topics:
Leading and managing change
Understand key University resources for supervisors
Understanding University policies, procedures, and values
Online Synchronous Orientation Session: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | 9:30-11:00am
Online Synchronous Session #1: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
In-Person Landing Event #1: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 | 9:00am-4:00pm (Federation Hall)
Online Synchronous Supporting Manager Session #1: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | 1:00-2:30pm
Topics:
Managing and influencing others emotions
Empathy and problem solving
Mental health literacy
Recognition and appreciation
Building an inclusive and healthy organization
Online Synchronous Session #2: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
Online Synchronous Session #3: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
Online Synchronous Session #4: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
In-Person Landing Event #2: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | 9:00am-4:00pm (East Campus 1, Room 1004)
Online Synchronous Supporting Manager Session #2: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 1:00-2:30pm
Topics:
Equity-centered leadership
Leadership as a mindset
Self-awareness and self-efficacy
Taking control of your leadership development
Online Synchronous Session #5: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
Online Synchronous Session #6: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
Online Synchronous Session #7: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
In-Person Landing Event #3: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | 9:00am-4:00pm (East Campus 1, Room 1004)
Online Synchronous Supporting Manager Session #3: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | 1:00-2:30pm
Topics:
Building trusting relationships
Online Synchronous Session #8: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
Online Synchronous Session #9: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
Online Synchronous Session #10: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
In-Person Landing Event #4: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 9:00am-4:00pm (East Campus 1, Room 1004)
Online Synchronous Supporting Manager Session #4: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 1:00-2:30pm
Topics:
Setting direction, planning for clarity, and leadership communication
Community building and followership
Decision making, delegation, and motivation
Innovation and continuous improvement
Online Synchronous Session #11: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
Online Synchronous Session #12: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
Online Synchronous Session #13: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | 9:30am-12:00pm
In-Person Landing Event #5: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | 9:00am-4:00pm (Federation Hall)
(*Please note, all In-Person Landing Events are subject to change in response to a change in government regulations, Public Health Guidelines and/or University policy.)
Application for the 2023 offering of this program will open in December 2022.
JOHN FEDY
Manager, Leadership Development
Organizational &
Human Development
jafedy@uwaterloo.ca
Ext. 43099 | East Campus 1
GITANJALI SHANBHAG
Learning and Development Specialist
Organizational &
Human Development
gshanbhag@uwaterloo.ca
Ext. 40771 | East Campus 1
Leadership Essentials 2022 Program Schedule
Frequently asked
Program Questions
ohd@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567 Ext. 45482
On-site: East Campus 1 (EC1)
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