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Shape Carnegie Mellon's Future: Invest in Your Leadership Potential

Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë thrives as a global research leader thanks in part to our talented staff. To maintain this momentum, we're deeply committed to your professional growth. Our dynamic environment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, diversity of thought and an entrepreneurial spirit. It's the perfect breeding ground to cultivate your leadership skills. The Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂëLead program empowers you, our dedicated staff, to take the next step. Through this initiative, you'll gain the knowledge and experience to become a future leader, ensuring Carnegie Mellon continues to flourish for years to come. On this page:

• Program Goals
• Program Outcomes
• Nomination Requirements
• Timeline
• Past Participants:
  • 2024 Cohort
  • 2023 Cohort
  • 2022 Cohort
  • 2020–21 Cohort
  • 2019 Cohort

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Program Goals

• Foster professional development experiences for current and potential leaders at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë that focus on increased engagement and understanding of what it means to be part of a world-renowned research institution
• Create avenues for interaction and learning with faculty, senior leaders and other staff to share leading practices, transfer institutional knowledge, and encourage mentorship and partnership as core values
• Promote proactive and responsible stewardship of the university's resources, processes and policies
• Educate leaders on the mission, vision and strategic goals of the university and how these are operationalized into everything we do
• Build a strong sense of community and long-term commitment to being part of the university's future

Program Outcomes

• Develop fundamental and inclusive leadership skills including what it means to have a leadership brand; how to effectively motivate and inspire others to do great work; and how to be committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse environment for all staff to thrive
• Learn and demonstrate key leadership abilities related to team building, coaching, collaborating, improving processes and leading strategically
• Understand the strategic and operational aspects of Carnegie Mellon including strategic planning, operational programs and services alignment, budgeting and financial administration, assessment and continuous improvement;
• Demonstrate effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation and presentation skills
• Understand the importance of becoming mentors to others at the university

Nomination Requirements

The nomination period is in March/April with roughly 30 spots available to staff who meet the following requirements:

• Nominated by a member of the University Leadership Council
• At least five years of experience in field of work with at least one full year of employment at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë
• Demonstrated leadership potential through supervising direct reports, taking on volunteer or leadership roles at the university, community leadership experience or prior leadership roles in other organizations
• Significant contributions to the university in current role
• Consistently meets or exceeds expectations for performance at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë
• Supervisory approval for release time to participate in the program

Timeline

• Early- to mid-March: Socialize program with leadership groups
• Late-March through April: Solicit and review nominations
• May: Confirm participants
• Early- to mid-June: Program orientation and retreat
• Mid- to late-July: Session 1 (two separate days)
• Mid- to late-August: Session 2 (two separate days)
• Mid-to late-September: Session 3 (two separate days)
• Mid-to late-October: Session 4 (two separate days)
• Early-November: Session 5 - Graduation

2024 Cohort

2023 Cohort

2022 Cohort

2020–21 Cohort

2019 Cohort