To be an effective leader in today’s environment requires unique skills and competencies that are not always developed in a traditional career path. Leaders must be adept at managing resources, engaging employees, fostering teamwork, innovating ideas and making tough decisions in uncertain economic times.
As part of the Division of Human Resources’ commitment to providing excellent leadership development opportunities to the UNM community, Employee and Organizational Development created the Passport to Leadership Certification program. The Passport to Leadership Certification aims to develop, retain and inspire leaders at all levels at UNM. Whether you are a newly promoted leader or a current manager looking to hone your skills, this program can provide a core set of knowledge and tools to assist in your journey.
The Passport to Leadership offers the opportunity to build your own curriculum from a customized list of leadership learning sessions. Certification requirements include completion of one prerequisite course, four core courses, two electives and a capstone leadership case study, all within one year of beginning the program.
Core courses include:
· Essentials of Leadership (prerequisite)
· Creating a Great Place to Work
· Decisions, Results and Accountability
· Somebody’s Watching You
· Straight Talk: Coaching Employees for Success
· Performance Management at UNM
· Hiring and Keeping the Best
· Setting the Direction
· Leadership Case Study (capstone)
Be one of the first leaders to complete Passport to Leadership Certification. For registration and a comprehensive list of courses and descriptions visit: Learning Central. Contact EOD at (505) 277-1555 or EOD@unm.edu. All courses are four hours or less.
Story by Helen Gonzales, vice president, Human Resources