WaterLeadership

Cultivating water leaders

WaterLeadership is a unique training program offered to University of Waterloo graduate students in water-related disciplines.

Administered by the Water Institute, WaterLeadership cultivates future water champions through the development of skills in knowledge mobilization, research communication, leadership and innovation. Participants gain practical strategies and tips that enhance the impact of their research through clear writing, engaging presentations, and effective message development.

The training sessions cover topics designed around three “pillars” of learning:

• Knowledge mobilization and strategic planning skills: Learn how knowledge mobilization strategies and tools can increase the credibility, salience and legitimacy of your work, thereby accelerating the impact of water research.
   
• Research communication: Develop techniques for powerful communication that connect and resonate with targeted academic and non-academic audiences. Boost your career with these highly transferable skills in clear writing, engaging presentations, and key message development.
   
• Innovation and leadership in the water sector: Discover and develop your natural strengths. Learn how to use your talents, technical skills, and knowledge to launch a career where you inspire and create innovative solutions for complex water challenges.
  
   

Earn the WaterLeadership Certificate

Participants can sign up for individual workshops or complete the entire program to earn the WaterLeadership Certificate. To qualify for the certificate, you must:

• Attend the four core workshops
• Complete the four short assignments associated with each workshop

Workshop Schedule and Registration

Register for each workshop by clicking on the event titles below

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are visiting, studying or working at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access or wish to request accommodations for this event, please contact Nancy.Goucher@uwaterloo.ca.