For more information on the Leadership Development Programs, contact Cathy Barefoot at 877-534-4PSU or by e-mail at csb7@psu.edu

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Leadership Development Programs 

Our leadership development programs provide training for every level of your management team. Each program hits core competencies for success, and can be customized to suit your specific needs.

Senior Leader Modules

a high-level series exploring sophisticated competencies vital to upper management

Develop the higher-level skills required to work cross-functionally. These modules focus on best practices and criteria for performance excellence. Managers can build their leadership skills and examine the alignment of those skills with organizational realities. It also includes project work that can be applied to real projects.

— Mastering Project Management
— Finance for Nonfinancial Managers
— Organizational Culture and Change
— Individual Development
— Presentation Skills
— Client Topics
— Leadership and Coaching
— Emotional IQ
— Problem Solving
— Business Strategy

Mid-Level Manager Modules

 a performance management series for experienced managers

These modules allow participants to explore the key areas of management to develop competencies beyond the typical supervisory skill set. After completing the program, the participants should be able to apply new knowledge to current industry challenges — in addition to issues such as “doing more with less” and “sharing of best practices.”

— Building a Culture for Success
— Customer-Driven Management
— Advanced Interpersonal Skills
— Introduction to Functional Manager
— Contemporary Leadership
— Solving Problems
— Project Management
— Leading Organizational Change
— Strategic and Business Management
— Project Application Report Out
— Effective Communication and Presentations
— Employee Performance Management and Feedback

Supervisor Modules

 a leadership competency series for new and upcoming frontline supervisors

These modules focus on developing practical skills in key areas related to successfully supervising and leading today’s employees. It provides an opportunity for newer supervisors — and those looking to move into a supervisory position — to move beyond the “basics,” to a more advanced understanding of supervisory skills. The flexibility of the program allows you to customize your program by selecting from areas that are most relevant to your work environment.

— Managing Time and Priorities
— Meeting Supervisory Responsibilities
— Clarifying Expectations
— Solving Problems
— Setting the Stage for Excellence
— Communicating Effectively
— Developing Employee Skills
— Developing a Team
— Resolving Conflicts
— Coaching and Providing Feedback
— Building Work Relationships
— Supervising Projects
— Building a Positive Work Climate
— Leading Others
— Dealing with Challenging Performance Situations
— Interviewing and Selecting Employees