Management Excellence Program
The Management Excellence Program (MEP) is part of a initiative out of the Office of Human Resources titled Excellerate HU. We aspire for Excellerate HU to empower our leaders to be the catalysts that ensure our staff is continuously engaged and operating at a high level of performance. 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 initiative you can expect a series of improved communication strategies to get information directly to our leaders and at the forefront of change. In addition, we are offering leadership development opportunities at all levels and tenure of leadership. Developing every leader is an important first step to creating a consistently positive experience among our staff across campus.
A people manager at Howard University acts as a key liaison between senior leadership and the individuals they directly lead. They oversee daily operations and ensure effective team execution. Their primary focus is on fostering the development of their direct reports by providing coaching, guidance, and support, while also delegating tasks to empower their team members.
For the first time, we are also welcoming a select group of High-Potential Individuals (HiPos) to the MEP.
At Howard University, High-Potential Individuals are aspiring leaders who may not currently manage direct reports but consistently demonstrate leadership through their work. They lead critical projects, influence across teams or departments, and make impactful role-based decisions. These individuals are identified for their potential to move into formal management roles and are invited to join the program to accelerate their leadership development and broaden their impact across the University.
Important: High-Potential Individuals must be nominated by their direct manager to be considered. Self-nominations are not permitted.
People managers will receive priority for enrollment. Should space allow, invitations will be extended to selected High-Potential nominees.
Apply!
Ready to take the next step? Apply for the Management Excellence Program (MEP) or nominate a high-potential (HiPO) employee here.
Program Calendar
| Session | Date | Start Time | End Time | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickoff | September | 10AM | 1PM | In-person |
| Prioritizing Goals: From Identification to Execution | October | 10AM | 1PM | In-person |
| Leading with the Head and Heart | November | 10AM | 1PM | In-person |
| Coaching and Managing Performance | December | 10AM | 1PM | In-person |
| Navigating Beyond Conflict | January | 10AM | 1PM | In-person |
| Championing Excellence / Close of Program | February | 10AM | 1PM | 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.
Testimonials
Take a look at previous cohorts!
