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

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

Eligibility

Leaders in roles such as managers, 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/email of support from the applicant’s direct supervisor will be a part of the selection process. Send email to [email protected] by Jan. 18. 

Program outcomes 

By the end of this program, leaders will: 

  • Identify 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. 

Commitment dates

Participants must commit to pre-work and attend all “REQUIRED” workshops from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:  

  • Wednesday, Feb. 1, 3:30-5 p.m. – Kick-Off Event (in the Center for Advanced Visualization and Experiential Analysis)
  • Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Recognizing the Leader in You (REQUIRED) 
  • Wednesday, Feb. 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – MSU Denver Leadership (REQUIRED) 
  • Wednesday, March 1, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Supervisor Administrative Skills: Choose Your Journey (ELECTIVE) (delivered in partnership with the various departments) 
  • Wednesday, March 8, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Operational Excellence (REQUIRED) 
  • Wednesday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Becoming a Change Agent (ELECTIVE) 
  • SPRING BREAK – week of March 20 
  • Wednesday, March 29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Leading for Equity (REQUIRED) 
  • Wednesday, April 5, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Handling Conflict Constructively (ELECTIVE) 
  • Wednesday, April 12, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Developing and Leading Empowered, High Performing Teams, Part 1 (REQUIRED) 
  • Wednesday, April 19, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Developing and Leading Empowered, High Performing Teams, Part 2 (TBD) 
  • Wednesday, April 26, noon-4 p.m. – Graduation and Celebration!  

For questions related to the program, please contact Rob Ingle or Lori McKinney at [email protected]. 

REGISTER HERE