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Professional Leadership Program

Online Orientation and Program Registration

Kelleen Stine-Cheyne, Ph.D.

Coordinator


Professional Leadership Program (PLP) Orientation

The Orientation outlines: Educational objectives Important concepts of the PLP Courses and course requirements Sample activities of the program Enrollment requirements and procedures


PLP Description Description

The Professional Leadership Program is designed to develop supervisory leadership skills.

The program helps participants:

• Explore the difference between leadership and supervision

• Identify the role of leadership in supervision

• Develop leadership skills that can contribute to excellence.


PLP Description

Participants will:

• Be introduced to definitions and theories of leadership

• Examine individual differences in leadership and work styles

• Explore key supervisory leadership skills

• Discuss supervisory challenges

• Evaluate methods to create a motivating, productive work environment


Important Note

There is no ONE right way to lead. This program will help those who supervise better evaluate circumstances and make appropriate choices as leaders.


Text

Upon registration you will receive:

The Leadership Challenge, 3rd ed.(2002). Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

And

The Leadership Challenge Workbook. (2003). Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.


Target Audience of Program

This program is designed specifically for current supervisors, managers, and executive level staff who supervise others within the university context.

We suggest that individuals not currently supervising others enroll in the Personal Development Program.


Goals and Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of

this program, the participant will: Examine a variety of leadership theories and styles and how

these best apply to various situations Identify their dominant leadership style and how this affects their

leadership behaviors Describe how differences in leadership and work styles interact

within the work environment Identify differences in motivation and communication styles and

how each impacts the work environment Identify appropriate techniques to transfer/communicate new

ideas and skills to employees under their supervision


Benefits of the Program for Employees and the University

Completion of this program will:

• Enhance personal and professional growth

• Better support the Quality of Work Life vision for Texas A&M University

• Improve individual effectiveness and enhance productivity

• Help work groups achieve goals

• Assist employees in achieving individual and professional goals

Foundations and Concepts for the PLP


Leadership PracticesThe five practices of effective leaders identified by Barry Kouzes and James Posner (2002) serve as the foundation for this certificate program.

Excellent Leaders: Model the way Inspire a shared vision Challenge the process Enable others to act Encourage the heart


Key Concepts

Several key concepts are important foundations for program participants

LeaderLeadershipManagerManagementFollowerInfluence

Click here for key concept definitions

Required Course List


Required Courses(recommended sequence)

1. Online Orientation (offered continuously online)2. Supervisory Skills3. *Introduction to Leadership4. *Understanding Work and Leadership Styles5. Motivation: Principles and Practices6. Directing, Coaching, and Empowering7. Communication Skills for Leaders 8. *Leadership and Innovation9. *Capstone

(courses marked with a * must be taken in the order listed)

All courses are 6 hours long (two three-hour sessions) and will be offered at least 3 times per year.

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descriptions


Sample Activity – this is an excerpt from an activity that you might

do in class to identify your leadership style

For each of the following statements, select one of the following:X – “I would NOT tend to do this”Y – “I WOULD tend to do this”

___1. I have a clearly written list of things to accomplish during department meetings.

___2. I allow employees to come in late or leave early to take care of personal issues

___3. I set clear goals so employees know what needs to be done.___4. I get involved with employee conflicts to help resolve them.___5. I schedule my employees’ work hours and tasks to be completed. ___6. I am open to employees discussing personal issues during work time.

Total the number of “Y” responses for all odd-numbered items and find it on the continuum belowHigh task 3------2------1------0 Low Task

Leadership Style Leadership Style

Total the number of “Y” responses for all even-numbered items and find it on the continuum below.High People 3------2------1------0 Low People

Leadership Style Leadership Style

The Penalty of

LeadershipThis is a statement about leadership that first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership, quality and innovation. It is widely regarded as one of the finest documents ever written.

View The Penalty of Leadership


Program Guidelines and

Enrollment Procedures


Guidelines of the PLPIndividuals must currently be serving in supervisory, managerial, or executive positions to enroll in the program.

All nine courses must be completed to graduate from the program.

The fee for the PLP is $95 to cover costs of materials, book, and assessments.

There is a time limit of one year to complete the program.

The Capstone course can only be taken after all other courses are completed and the Verification Form has been reviewed by the program coordinator. Continued on next page.


Guidelines of the PLPGuidelines of the PLP

The Orientation, Introduction to Leadership, Understanding Work and Leadership Styles, and Leadership and Innovation workshops must be taken in the order listed.

Supervisory Skills, Motivation, Communication Skills, and the Directing, Coaching, and Empowering workshops may be taken in any order and at any time (after the Orientation and before the Capstone) during the completion of the certificate.


Procedures to Complete the Program

1. Complete Online Orientation by submitting account information.

2. The program coordinator will review course registration form.

3. Materials for the program will be sent to you.

4. Download the verification form and fill-in the date for each workshop as it is completed.

5. Finish all required coursework for the program.

6. E-mail the Verification Form to register for the Capstone class.


Contact Information

TAMU Human Resources

Employee Development

845-4153

[email protected]

Program Coordinator:

Kelleen Stine-Cheyne, Ph.D.

862-7702

[email protected]


Thank you for participating in the PLP Online Orientation

Are you interested in enrolling in the program at this time? If you are not interested in enrolling at this

time, you may return to the certificate home page

If you are interested in enrolling for this certificate program, please review the enrollment procedure outlined next.

Enroll


Enrollment Procedure

1. Discuss the program, requirements, and associated fee with your supervisor and obtain approval to register.

2. Obtain your departmental account number (this includes the system part number (2 digits), account number (5 digits), and support account number (6 digits - if none, use zeroes).

3. Fill out the program registration form. (Link on next page.)

4. Upon submission of the registration form and authorization of the account number you will receive the text book, verification form, and other program materials through campus mail within the next 7 business days.

Enroll


Thank you!

Thank you for taking the Online Orientation.

We look forward to seeing you in class!

RegisterNow!

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