LEAD Program Curriculum

Helen Yin, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Office of Women’s Careers (right) teaches a session of the LEAD Program.
Kickoff & Orientation
December 8, 2022, 5–6:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Introduction to Leadership
January 13, 2023, 1–5 p.m.
Location: TBD- refer to calendar invite
- Identify key leadership attributes
- Appraise your personal communication & leadership styles
- Develop your emotional intelligence
Personal Leadership 1
February 17, 2023, 1–5 p.m.
Location: TBD- refer to calendar invite
- Implement core principles and practical tools for organization and time management
- Integrate saying “yes” and saying “no”
- Build resilience and energy
Communication & Influence
March 10, 2023, 1-5 p.m.
Location: TBD- refer to calendar invite
- Identify the attributes of an impactful communicator
- Build your own brand and executive presence
Coaching Fundamentals
April 14, 2023, 1–5 p.m.
Location: TBD- refer to calendar invite
- Understand the difference between sponsorship, mentorship, and coaching
- Implement core strategies for effective peer coaching and for coaching as a leader
- Explore SWOT analysis as a tool
Transformational Leadership Through a Coaching Lens
May 19, 2023, 1–5 p.m.
Location: TBD- refer to calendar invite
- Understand the value of and be able to state the four core competencies of transformational leadership
- Articulate two tools that can be applied in each segment of the 4-square coaching methodology
Working as a Team
June 16, 2023, 1–5 p.m.
Location: TBD- refer to calendar invite
- Implement role playing using vetted business school leadership and team simulation tools
- Experience the challenges of managing a diverse team
- Explore influences on collective decision making
Negotiation & Conflict Management
September 8, 2023, 1–5 p.m.
Location: TBD- refer to calendar invite
- Understand the art and science of negotiation
- Practice techniques for transferring win-lose negotiations to win-win negotiations
- Learn to resolve conflicts
Diversity & Unconscious Bias
October 6, 2023, 1–5 p.m.
Location: TBD- refer to calendar invite
- Describe the impact of unconscious bias and learn to reduce bias
- Recognize that diversity drives innovation and success
Fireside Chat, Poster Session and Graduation
November 3, 2023, 1–6 p.m.
Location: TBD- refer to calendar invite
- Develop insight into leadership's vision for academic and clinical transformation
- Present Capstone poster
- Celebrate completion of the program