Leaders Academy
Learn the methods to lead others efficiently and effectively in order to save time, reduce turnover, minimize risk, and make organizations more productive.
Are your leaders adapting to today’s ever-changing workplace? Give them a competitive edge by sending them to learn the latest research, trends, and best solutions in today’s business environment from UGA’s Terry College of Business faculty.
Program Options
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST
Three weeks, twice weekly
9 a.m.–1 p.m. EST
Special rates are available for UGA alumni and multiple registrants from the same company.
What’s Included?
- Interactive instruction from research-based MBA faculty and experienced practitioners
- Dynamic learning experience at the Terry Executive Education Center in Atlanta
- Certificate in Business Leadership and Digital Badge from UGA Executive Education, Terry College of Business
- SDI (Strength Deployment Inventory) assessment
- Welcome networking reception
- All program materials, readings, workbooks, etc.
- Parking
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (optional)
- Add-On Executive Coaching (optional)
Who Will Benefit
- Individuals seeking to build or improve current leadership effectiveness
- Individuals new to leading or supervising others
- Groups of managers from the same organization seeking to build an organizational leadership culture
- Employers onboarding new hires who will manage others
- Employers promoting individual contributors to leadership positions
Takeaways
- Set performance and development goals for others
- Provide usable and constructive performance feedback
- Motivate others to achieve desired results
- Sharpen decision-making and communication skills
- Resolve conflict in a way that promotes performance and personal dignity
- Build team alignment, relationships, and processes
- Guide others successfully through organizational and professional change
Program Schedules
In-Person Schedule
Kick-off | Virtual Seminar: Employee Engagement Through Effective Communication |
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Day 1 | Managing Others Engaging and Developing Positive Workplace Culture Leading Projects |
Day 2 | Building Effective Teams Practical Diversity Critical Thinking and Decision Making |
Day 3 | Performance Management, Coaching, and Conflict Resolution Leading and Managing Change |
Post-Program Continuous Learning | Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Online (optional) Add-On Executive Coaching (optional) |
Live-Virtual Schedule
Week 1 | |
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Day 1 | How to Lead & Manage Others Engaging and Developing Positive Workplace Culture |
Day 2 | Leading Projects |
Week 2 | |
Day 1 | Building Effective Teams |
Day 2 | Critical Thinking and Decision Making |
Week 3 | |
Day 1 | Performance Management, Coaching, and Conflict Resolution |
Day 2 | Leading and Managing Change |
Post-Program Continuous Learning | Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Online (optional) Add-On Executive Coaching (optional) |
Anticipated Faculty
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Legal Studies Program, Executive Education
- Synovus Director, Institute for Leadership Advancement
- Associate Director and Senior Lecturer, Entrepreneurship
- Lecturer, Institute for Leadership Advancement
- Chick-Fil-A Distinguished Professor for Leadership Advancement, Institute for Leadership Advancement
- Professor, Department of Management
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Management
- Associate Dean for Research and Executive Programs, Office of the Dean
- C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Distinguished Chair of Business Administration and Professor, Department of Management
Post-Program Continuous Learning Options
Upon completion of Leaders Academy, you have the option to participate in our post-programs to further focus and develop your leadership skills.
- Learn principles of Lean Six Sigma
- Gain an understanding of the problem-solving DMAIC methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) with an in-depth look at the Define phase
- Understand emerging trends in design thinking techniques
Fees included with Leaders Academy registration.
Options are available for one-on-one coaching from UGA faculty and affiliate instructors and executive coaches. We will match leaders with compatible coaches for one-on-one guidance sessions at mutually agreed times to reinforce program learnings and facilitate ongoing development. Discussion topics will be tailored to individual need and current issues.
Additional fees will apply for this optional experience.
Want to Learn More?
We’re here to answer any questions you may have about Leaders Academy or other programs provided by the Terry College of Business Office of Executive Education.
- Associate Director of Open Enrollment Programs & Conferences, Executive Education