Exploring Leadership Series

Program Mission

To support leadership development, to expand individual leadership abilities both in current roles, to prepare for future leadership opportunities, and to advance William & Mary’s strategic objectives. Participation is open to all employees regardless of sex or gender.

Format

25 participants per cohort
3-hour sessions in Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 (dates and times TBD)
- Includes an overview of a topic, review of information
- Active learning application
- Reflective journal prompt
Conversational, small-group check-ins
Ready to apply session takeaways
Practice activities between sessions
Final Products
- Professional Development and Mentoring Plan
- Reflective Journal

Application Process

The application for participation in the spring and fall 2024 cohorts is closed.

Summary of Spring 2024 Sessions

The sessions outlined below provide foundational leadership development information and cover skill sets that all leaders require in their work. The learning outcomes of the series include learning more about individual approaches to leadership, further development of leadership skills, and building a network of support for leaders on campus.

Session 1: Leadership 101

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, 9 a.m.-noon

Program orientation and introduction
Exploring leadership theories and frame approaches

Session 2: Leadership and Wellness

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, 9 a.m.-noon

Building of an individualized wellness wheel
Exploration of how individual wellness contributes to leadership

Session 3: Society of 1918 Gather, Grow, Give Meeting

Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Workshops on leadership and networking with alumnae
Keynote session by Melanie Ho, author of Beyond Leaning In: Gender Equity and What Organizations are Up Against
Keynote on history of the impact of U.S. women’s philanthropy

Session 4: Conflict and Communication

Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2024, 9 a.m.-noon

Exploration of conflict resolution and the ombuds process
Voices from the field: leadership panel to review personal experiences with conflict

Session 5: Reflective Leadership—Culminating Workshop

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024, 9 a.m.-noon

Leadership panel discussion
The role of reflection in leading
Planning forward for professional development and mentoring