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