Aspiring Leaders
We will begin accepting nominations for the Aspiring Leaders Program from May 1 through July 15.
The Aspiring Leaders Program is offered to a limited number of UT Southwestern Medical Center employees who aspire to be leaders.
- For employees not currently supervising others or in a leadership role
- 12-months long
- Application required
- Attend prior to your first people-manager role
Goal
To provide eligible UT Southwestern employees with leadership training and resources to facilitate a successful move into a leadership role.
Curriculum Features
- Monthly, in-person leadership group sessions
- Individual project assignments
- Development assessments
- One-on-one mentoring with a UTSW mentor
Program Details
- Eligibility
The Aspiring Leaders Program is offered to a limited number of UT Southwestern Medical Center employees. You can apply to the program if you meet the following requirements:
- You have at least two years of employment at UT Southwestern Medical Center by August 31 of the application year and a rating of "Meets Expectations" or above on your most recent performance appraisal.
- Your current manager supports your participation in the program.
- By July 15 you have completed the DISC Profile training program (found in Taleo Learn).
- Expectations
If you participate in the Aspiring Leaders Program, you agree to:
- Attend (in-person) four to eight hours per month of professional development training programs and not miss any in-person sessions.
- Complete an individual project (which will be presented at the end of the 12 months).
- Schedule and attend monthly meeting(s) with your assigned mentor.
- Discuss key learning points from the training sessions with your manager.
- Transfer knowledge gained from training sessions into the workplace.
- Nomination Process
- Nominate yourself by completing a Candidate Nomination Form. (available May 1)
- Ask your manager to complete a Manager Recommendation Form. (available May 1)
- The Aspiring Leaders Program Selection Committee will select candidates for the program.
- A maximum of 40 participants will be selected per cohort.