Application is closed and program is full for Spring 2024 Foundations of Supervision. Summer 2024 program will be announced later this semester.
Description
The UMass Amherst Leadership Academy expands the effectiveness of supervisors, managers and leaders to strengthen their capacity to build a community of choice by aligning the University’s values and mission with a successful practice of managing people, building relationships and driving results.
UMass Amherst Values:
- Excellence
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
- Openness
- Integrity and Stewardship
- Innovation
- Impact
The Leadership Academy is comprised of 3 multi-modal learning programs that support current supervisors and managers at various levels providing information and skill development.
The Leadership Academy is open to UMass Amherst employees only; not for supervisors of only undergrad or graduate student employees. WLD has resources specific to supervising student workers.
Note: The instruction format will be in-class sessions unless otherwise noted.
Eligibility and Completion Requirements
The Leadership Academy programs are open to UMass Amherst employees only; not for supervisors of only undergrad or graduate student employees. WLD has resources specific to supervising student workers.
Note: The instruction format will be in-class sessions unless otherwise noted.
Focus: Understanding the complexities of supervising at the University, strengthening foundational skills, core competencies and key behaviors needed to be an effective supervisor.
Curriculum includes:
- understanding one’s management style
- creating positive team culture
- managing a flex workforce
- coaching as supervision
- managing performance
- and other topics and activities
Eligibility: The Foundations of Supervision program is for emerging supervisors at UMass Amherst, as well as those new to supervising in the University environment. Eligible individuals must:
- currently be in a role of a direct supervisor at UMass Amherst* and
- have 2 years or less of supervising experience at UMass or
- have supervisory experience and are new to supervision in the university environment.
*A direct supervisor is the person to which an employee directly reports and who supervises the employee's work on a regular basis.
Class participant capacity: 30
Completion requirements to obtain a Certificate of Completion:
- attend all in-person sessions
- 7 online Moodle courses (approximately 20-40 min. each)
- 1 one-hour coaching session with a WLD coach
- 2 hours of self-directed course assignments (includes: readings, worksheets, self-reflection activities, final project)
Focus: Exploring the complexity of supervision at the University, allowing supervisors to build upon their current skill level to become more effective in their roles.
Eligibility: Individuals with more than 2 years of supervisory experience and are currently in a supervisory or management role at UMass Amherst.
Class participant capacity: 26
Completion requirements to obtain a Certificate of Completion:
- attend all in-person sessions
- 6 online Moodle courses (approximately 20-40 min. each)
- 1 one-hour group coaching session
- 2 hours of self-directed course assignments (includes: readings, worksheets, self-reflection activities, final project)
Focus: Understanding of leadership dynamics, and providing tools and methods to create clear forward thinking strategies.
Eligibility: Emerging and experienced leaders.
Completion Requirements:
TBA
Application Process, Program Dates
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Discuss your interest in the program with your manager. Consider ways your participation in the program can improve your performance and engagement as well as for your team.
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Submit your program specific application at any time but before the application deadline listed below.
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Monitor your email for further information to confirm your enrollment and next steps.
Application is closed and program is full for Spring 2024. Summer 2024 program information will be announced later this semester.
Session Times |
Spring Semester |
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9:00 am to 4:00 pm | February 22 |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | February 29 |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | March 14 |
9:00 am to 1:30 pm | April 4 |
Essentials of Management: Coming in 2024!
Strategic Leadership: To be determined
Individual Classes for Supervisory Skill Development
NEW! A selection of in-depth classes for current supervisors to sharpen their skills, or for any employee interested in growing their career.
Supervisory Skill Development Classes:
Communication Fundamentals
Managing Work Fundamentals
- Classes run from 9am-3pm (full attendance is required) and will be offered monthly - times are subject to change.
- Instructors: Workplace Learning & Development
- Registration required (no application needed)
- This is not a certificate-granting program
- Instruction format: Lecture, group discussions, short readings, interactive exercises, practice, resource library