Leadership Development

2023 Dec 13

Becoming a Coaching Manager

9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

This virtual interactive class will focus on developing foundational coaching skills so that managers can unlock their employees’ potential and have more impact.  During each of the three-hour virtual sessions, participants will have opportunities to coach and be coached in a safe environment with manager peers.  Participants will practice these foundational coaching skills with their employees between the two virtual sessions.

NOTE: This is session two.

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2023 Nov 28

Becoming a Coaching Manager

9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

This virtual interactive class will focus on developing foundational coaching skills so that managers can unlock their employees’ potential and have more impact.  During each of the three-hour virtual sessions, participants will have opportunities to coach and be coached in a safe environment with manager peers.  Participants will practice these foundational coaching skills with their employees between the two virtual sessions.

NOTE: This is session one.

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2023 Dec 12

Amplifying Authors: Learning from Diverse Voices in Management and Leadership

10:30am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

Managers are invited to learn about and discuss the work of Julie Zhou, Asian American former tech executive and author of The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You. Participants convene at the end of the semester for a workshop designed for applying the learned concepts in your role at Harvard. The pre-work for this session includes a look at Zhou's work and relevant topics inspired by her perspective. This series is specifically designed to amplify authors of marginalized identities, lifting the voices and perspectives that represent diverse backgrounds.

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How do I apply for a Center for Workplace Development Leadership Program?

The Harvard Leadership Development Program requires you submit an application for acceptance into each program. Interested staff should speak with their manager and Human Resource office prior to completing the application as space is limited and most schools/units have a formal process that they follow for nominating staff for the Leadership Programs. Current employees may find details on each Leadership Program such as objectives, program outlines, registration process, application deadlines, and fees by...

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Where are Center for Workplace Development classes held? What amenities are available?

The majority of classroom sessions are held at 124 Mt. Auburn Street in Cambridge. CWD also offers many courses at the Harvard Longwood Campus (HLC) (formerly the Longwood Medical Area). WebEx/Web Conference Sessions are not held at a physical location but accessed online via your computer. Login information is included in the sign-up confirmation email.

CWD does not provide breakfast or...

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