Emerging Leader

Online

Designed for new managers, team leads and individual contributors aspiring to leadership positions, this comprehensive training will guide you by modeling a successful leadership strategy and help you gain the knowledge and tools needed to cultivate a growth mindset for yourself, your team and your organization. 

Through live, online instruction and interactive discussions, this program is comprised of the following 6 half-day sessions: 

Embracing a Growth Mindset 

Can you change another person's mindset? Can you change your own mindset? The answer is a resounding yes. In this session, we will look at new research around fixed and growth mindset. Case studies and role playing will be used to explore how simply believing you can change makes an impact in personal growth and development. 

Strength-based Leadership

Unlock your talents and enhance your contribution to both the organization and your team by leveraging your strengths effectively. 

Communication Skills in the Workplace

When communication is effective, we benefit by saving time while improving productivity. In this session, we will examine barriers to communication and learn ways to reduce them. In addition, we will practice the skills necessary for effectively sending and receiving communication. 

Conflict in the Workplace

Though conflict is a situation that occurs daily, it often makes people uncomfortable. Learning to surface issues within the workplace and successfully navigate challenging situations with direct reports, peers and/or supervisors where emotions run high and positive outcomes are critical, is an integral leadership skill. In this session, you’ll explore your preferred methods of dealing with conflict and examine ways to use different approaches to help bring solutions to the most challenging circumstances. 

Moving from Associate to Supervisor

Transitioning from employee to supervisor, new leaders often find themselves managing people who, just the week before, were their coworkers. In this session, we will explore how roles and beliefs change when promoted to supervisor, identify different types of leadership solutions for various situations and examine new goals and values for transitioning into your new role as a leader. 

Business Acumen

In today’s volatile business environment, associates need to understand how organizational systems work together to generate revenue and shareholder value, all while recognizing how their actions impact the drivers of success. In this session, we’ll focus on effective business leadership, how to make key decisions and how to create the best outcomes for each organization. 

Skills You’ll Gain 

  • Strengths-based leadership for individual and team development 
  • Communication skills to listen attentively, address and resolve conflicts within a team 
  • Recognize your role as a supervisor and the differences in perspective needed 
  • Employ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and understand how they operate at every level of business leadership 

This program includes two self-assessments designed to help individuals gain insights into their own leadership styles, strengths and areas for development:
- Clifton Strengths
- Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI®) 

CEUs
2.1
Section Number
243EML165
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

The Emerging Leader Program will meet for six class sessions through Zoom on Wednesdays, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm PST.

Students will receive an email with login information to access the course the day before the first class. 

Students are expected to participate in Zoom class meetings with working video and audio. Microphones should be turned off when not participating. Students are expected to remain engaged during class and conduct themselves professionally. Students can check their Zoom readiness by visiting https://zoom.us/test 

This program does not have grades. 

The last day for enrollment is February 11, 2025.

Enrollment Policies

Refund deadline: 2/26/2025. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers (minus a $30 processing fee) will not be approved after this date. Click here or visit https://cpe.ucdavis.edu/student-services/withdrawals-refunds-and-transfers to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Technical Requirements

Students will need Internet access and the ability to join Zoom class meetings with video and audio. Students can check their technical readiness for Zoom at https://zoom.us/test

Discounts

Info Session Discount

Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session.  Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.