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Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Learning and Development team is initiating the new Lead leadership-development cohort program. The purpose of this program is to engage leaders’ hearts and minds to make MSU Denver a place where employees want to be and where they feel they belong, in alignment with the 2030 Strategic Plan and the University’s mission, vision and CADRE values. 

The program will include partnering with content experts across the University community to provide leaders with tools and knowledge. Topics and conversations will include leadership styles; diversity, equity and inclusion; and developing a healthy and empowered team culture.  

Program outcomes 

By the end of the program, leaders will: 

  • Identify their leadership strengths and opportunities for development. 
  • Explain how they embody the MSU Denver mission and CADRE values, including a commitment to DEI, and learn how to align strategic goals. 
  • Develop core competencies and skills to build high-performing, engaged teams.  
  • Create trusting and meaningful relationships with fellow Roadrunners. 
  • Develop and present process-improvement projects that champion CADRE values.  
  • Celebrate the growth of themselves, other leaders and those they influence. 

Eligibility 

Leaders holding roles as managers, department chairs, associate deans, supervisors and directors with at least three direct reports who have been working at MSU Denver for at least six months are eligible to apply after a nomination from their supervisor. A letter of support from the applicant’s direct supervisor will be a part of the selection process.   

Commitment 

Participants must commit to all “required” workshops from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:    

  • May 19, 3:30-5 p.m. — Kickoff Event (in CAVEA). Join us for insight into the leadership-development program known as LEAD.    
  • May 26, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Recognizing the Leader in You (REQUIRED).  
  • June 9, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — MSU Denver Leadership (REQUIRED).  
  • June 23, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Operational Excellence (REQUIRED).  
  • June 30, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Becoming a Change Agent (ELECTIVE).   
  • July 7, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Leading for Equity (REQUIRED).  
  • July 14, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Handling Conflict Constructively (ELECTIVE).  
  • July 21, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Developing and Leading Empowered, High-Performing Teams (REQUIRED).  
  • Aug. 4, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Supervisor Administrative Skills: Choose Your Journey (REQUIRED) (delivered in partnership with the various departments). 
  • Aug. 11, noon-4 p.m. — Graduation and celebration.  

Participants will be invited to celebrate their journey by highlighting their growth and present process-improvement projects; participants’ supervisors are welcome and encouraged to attend. Certificates of completion will be provided to those who complete all core workshops.   

Register today.  

For questions, please contact Rob Ingle, senior program manager, Learning and Development 

or Lori McKinney, senior program manager, Learning and Development.