UI LEAD (Leadership, Education, Assessment, and Development) is a comprehensive leadership program where emerging or mid-level staff and faculty work directly with peers, a coach, and leadership to further their career goals and effectiveness as a leader.
UI LEAD Program Elements
- 3 individual coaching sessions with a leadership coach: includes time to discuss the participant's leadership development plan, topics of the participant's choosing, and close with a sustainability plan.
- DISC and CliftonStrengths behavioral assessments
- Book on Emotional Intelligence
- 4 cohort learning sessions
- Critical Friends sessions where cohort peers provide feedback on an issue identified by the participant
Testimonials
What past participants have to say about UI LEAD.
"The combination of group sessions and 1:1 coaching sessions is a winning combination.”
"What I valued most was the dedicated time, space, and resources to learn and practice leadership skills."
Nomination Process
UI LEAD engages and develops leadership skills for emerging high-potential or mid-level faculty and staff. The $300 cost covers vendor fees for a book, online assessments, and comprehensive reports. We encourage departments to fund UI LEAD for participants.
Candidates may include:
- Leaders transitioning into expanded roles managing others.
- Technically gifted faculty and staff seeking to sharpen their people-leadership skills.
To apply:
- Secure support from your supervisor/faculty sponsor.
- Initiate nomination by emailing OE Leader.
UI LEAD Guide for Participants
If you had a wish list for what you could do better as a leader what would that entail? The answers frequently include items such as “I wish I had a group of peers I could talk with about what I’m encountering” or “I want to know my own strengths so I can be more effective.” If that sounds like you, learn more about the benefits, commitment, and process of enrolling as a participant in UI LEAD.
UI LEAD Guide for Sponsors & Supervisors
UI LEAD is an investment, and the sponsor commits to the financial support and nomination for each participant. The supervisor's involvement is also an important component to a participant's success. Learn more about your role as the Sponsor or Supervisor of UI LEAD participant.
UI LEAD 2024 Overview
To read and share information about the 2024 UI LEAD Cohort with a candidate, administrator, colleague, or department: