Queen's Foundational Leadership Program

This comprehensive program is designed to provide a solid foundation for leading and managing your employees.  Customized specifically for Queen's employees, it is an opportunity to network with other Queen's managers and integrate advanced management skill acquisition with leadership development.

Human Resources is providing funding for the program for Queen's employees. There are no registration fees. A $1000.00 withdrawal fee may be charged if a participant withdraws or becomes ineligible to continue.

The program consists of two main components: a) twelve classroom sessions and b) action learning projects in teams. It is designed specifically for Queen's staff. The Action Learning Component (ALC) consists of applying the knowledge acquired in the classroom sessions toward real-life challenges. The blended learning format includes in class, self-directed, readings, discussions, case studies, coaching, mentoring, action learning – using real world problems / projects. The sessions are a full day in length and held once a month.  The entire program spans a period of sixteen months.

Action Learning Component

Participants will work on a project in small teams. The classroom sessions start in January and the project teams will be selected in June, providing participants with the opportunity for the pre-requisite learning as well as time to choose potential topics. Supporting each team will be a Project Advisor. Project Advisors are not program participants. Projects will stem from current high priorities, identified by the university that could assist with enhancement, cost reduction or some other measurable outcome of administrative, service or research initiatives. The process for selecting projects will be facilitated during the May and June 2012 classroom sessions.

Learning Outcomes

• Enhance supervisory skill set
• Learn best practices in management
• Gain a better understanding of your leadership capabilities
• Expand your communication and coaching skills
• Enhance your ability to manage projects and change
• Build better relationships within and outside your department
• Exchange ideas and experiences with fellow participants
• Develop management capacity
• Build cross-organizational collaboration
• Strengthen employee engagement

Who is eligible?

Participant Profile:

• Currently in a non-academic manager role
• Currently in a grade 9 or higher
• Committed to full participation and attendance

Program Attendance and Expectations

Attendance and participation are vital components to the success of the program and are strict requirements. Participants have a responsibility to their project team members, the entire cohort and themselves personally and professionally.

It is expected that participants, with the support of their supervisor, will attend all classroom sessions. In the event of extenuating circumstances, participants may miss a maximum of two sessions. Participants who miss more than two sessions may be ineligible to continue and their department will be charged a $1000.00 withdrawal fee.

Foundational Leadership is an advanced program and requires that participants engage in a variety of activities outside of the classroom sessions. These activities may consist of the following:

• Readings and assignments
• Maintenance of a learning journal
• Inventories / tools / assessments
• Team project meetings

Program Brochure

2012 Foundational Leadership Program Brochure (5.38 MB)

Offerings

Queen’s University’s Human Resources Department is pleased to announce the second offering of the Foundational Leadership program for supervisors and managers which will begin on January 25, 2012.  Applications must be submitted by December 23, 2011.

How to Apply

To apply please submit the application materials to:

Shannon Hill
Richardson Hall Suite 152
shannon.hill@queensu.ca

Foundational Leadership Application Materials (91.4 KB)