Excellerate HU! Senior Leaders
The Excellerate HU! Senior Leader Professional Development program is part of a new initiative out of the Office of Human Resources. Our group of training specialists aspire for this program to empower our leaders--becoming the catalysts for continuous engagement and operations at the highest levels. Through increased support, improved communication, and innovative programming, HU Leaders will be able to consistently implement best practice on campus and improve the overall student experience.
With this new initiative, you can expect a series sessions to discuss strategies for change agents that lead the implementation of Howard's mission and vision. Developing every leader is an important first step to creating a consistently positive experience among our staff across campus.
A senior leader at Howard University, holding a position of director or higher, is a key executive responsible for shaping and executing the university's strategic vision.
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Program Calendar
| Session | Date | Start Time | End Time | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authenticity/Self Awareness Kickoff | Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 1PM | 4PM | In-person |
| Leading Change and Establishing Strategic Direction | Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 1PM | 4PM | In-person |
| Managing Performance and Inspiring Excellence | Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 1PM | 4PM | In-person |
| Building and Growing Talent and Delegation | Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 1PM | 4PM | In-person |
|  Managing Difficult Conversations | Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 1PM | 4PM | In-person |
| Cultivating Relationships, Belonging, and Trust | Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 1PM | 4PM | In-person |
| Leadership at Howard: Speed Coach the Coach with Howard Leaders | Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 | 1PM | 4PM | In-person |
| Group Presentations and Graduation | Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 1PM | 4PM | In-person |
- Pre-work: Participants will be expected to complete a one-time pre-work assignment prior to the first session which will be based on their managerial journey. Participants will be expected to present their completed pre-work managerial journey during the first session. More details will be shared before the program begins.
- Live Sessions: One three-hour instructor led session per month for 6 months.
- Post-work: After each session, participants will complete post-session assignments that will require them to demonstrate understanding of learned content through application. Participants will share their reflections and updates at the following session.
- Peer groups: Peer groups will meet between sessions to complete preassigned tasks, build stronger networks, and enhance learning by discussing leadership skills and topics that are relevant to current or future work projects.
- Micro-courses: As a member of the cohort, individuals will also have access to online subscription content in the form of micro-courses. These courses are optional but highly recommended to be completed between each session.