Foundation Leading in Academia: Leadership in action
Our University aims to foster a talent-powered culture and attitude with leaders who play a crucial role in achieving this goal. To create a shared understanding of leadership at UT, a Leadership framework has been developed.
As management and leadership complement each other, this course focuses on both aspects and the importance of the different skills.
Management is about doing things right. Making sure people do what they have to do within the given limits of resources available.
Leadership is about doing the right things. You need to know where you want to be, how to get there, and how to inspire the people around you to contribute to shared goals and ambitions.
RESULT
- You have an insight into your personal assets and development opportunities.
- You understand how to manage processes effectively and efficiently.
- Your communication and collaboration is adapted to the what is needed in the situation.
- You are able to receive and give constructive feedback.
- You have a clear understanding of your personal vision and ambition.
CONTENT
On site modules
In the first two day module you explore different communication styles and you will learn when and how to apply them. The situational leadership models helps you to adapt to the needs of your followers.
The second two day module will help you find out how you can contribute to a psychologically safe workplace. We explore how you can maintain a good work life balance and there is time dedicated to get clarity on your personal vision and ambitions.
Peer coaching in between modules (online)
In a structured process, you reflect together with your colleagues on current practices. You share ideas and perspectives to explore and solve problems in the workplace. As a result, you will expand, refine, and build new skills.
Intake procedure
You write a motivation letter (one page) that explains how this course will help you develop your leadership skills. For this motivation you use the UT leadership framework as a reflection tool. You also share your leadership questions/dilemmas to help us customize the content of the course.
Way of working
You follow the course with UT colleagues in similar positions within the organization. This allows you to see dilemmas from different perspectives. Your active participation is required. We ask you to share your challenges and at times we will discuss personal matters. All this is done in a safe and confidential environment that we create together.
Different tools and frameworks will be presented and discussed. You will actively explore if and how these models apply to your situation and how they can help you understand your own context. You will learn (new) skills which you will practice during the training You will try out these skills in your daily work life and reflect on them with other participants in between modules. Some preparatory work is required throughout the course. This should not take more than one hour per week.