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The Leading Edge
The Leading Edge Schedule

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2008 Schedule

The Leading Edge strengthens supervisory skills by exploring key management concepts, sharpening communication and leadership abilities, and applying public sector experience and knowledge to University-specific situations. It is a year around program presented through the Human Resources Office. To receive The Leading Edge certificate, you must complete the mandatory modules as well as three of the optional modules listed below. Click on the workshop to view a brief description.

The schedule is subject to change.

Date Lesson
February 20 Introduction and University Organization (mandatory)
March 20 Adventures in Leadership (mandatory)
April 2 Performance Evaluation/Motivation (mandatory)
April 15 Team Building - Fox Ridge(mandatory)
May 14 The Respectful Workplace (mandatory)
May 29 Effective Communication (optional)
June 12 Creative Problem Solving (optional)
June 24 Customer Service for Supervisors (optional)
July 15 Time & Stress Management (optional)
September 11 The Respectful Workplace - repeat (mandatory)
September 17 Dealing with Student Workers (optional)
September 30 Legal Responsibilities (mandatory)
October 9 Dealing with Difficult People (optional)
October 15 Ethics For Supervisors (optional)
October 30 Labor Contracts & Discipline(mandatory)
November 12 University Systems (mandatory)
December 2 Managing Resources (mandatory)
December 16 Leading Edge Graduation


Classes will be conducted from approximately 8:00 A.M. till 12:00. Completion of the certificate should prove to be a benefit to both the supervisor and the employees supervised as well as the Department.

This schedule will be reviewed during the first module and may be modified, depending on the schedules of the employees attending the classes. Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest class schedule and locations.
 


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