Preparing the next generation of leaders
The Leadership Development Program, Executive-Level, is for employees within the Divisions of University Outreach and Engagement, Extended Campus, and the College of Agricultural Sciences. Participants should have significant professional experience within their assignment and a documented record of performance that indicates potential success in an advanced or executive leadership position.
This upcoming year, 2020-21, will host a special cohort, which will be virtual, lower-cost, and with an intentional social justice and equity lens. The cohort will also be open to all levels of employees, and will include:
- Ohio State Leadership Center deep-dive interpersonal assessment curriculum
- Racial equity-based book clubs led by LDPE alumni and executives
- Webinars throughout the year, including facilitated sessions on MBTI-based meeting management, storytelling, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Mentor panel to provide leadership and social justice journey support
- Optional two-on-one coaching
- And more...
The application for the 2020-21 year is now available here. The deadline is September 25th.
For general program questions, contact Amanda Bielenberg-Hayes at 503-970-7399 or [email protected]
Important Dates
Timeline is tentative and will be updated as dates are confirmed
2020
- January - September: Cohort 6 Intermittent leadership activities, including: coaching, readings, virtual classes, and discussions
- February - August: Cohort 6 "Leadership fellow” experience under supervision of assigned mentor, not to exceed three months
- July: Cohort 7 Applications available
- September 22-23: Cohort 6 Virtual Summer Capstone and Graduation
- September: Cohort 7 participants announced
- October: Cohort 6 evaluations
- Early November: Cohort 7 Orientation Webinar
- December 1-3: Cohort 7 Virtual In-depth Workshop Series, led by the Ohio State University Center for Leadership
2021
- January - September: Cohort 7 Intermittent virtual leadership activities, including: webinars, trainings, coaching, book clubs, assessments, and discussions
What people are saying about LDPE:
“Through my LDPE mentoring, I was able to explore concepts such as: where I can exert control vs. influence, building emotional self-awareness, and making space for self-reflection.”
“This project combined both of my roles and allowed me to connect with stakeholders across campus, with companies in the Portland area, and with OSU senior leadership.”
“Throughout the project, I was reminded of the importance of communication, vision, accountability, flexibility and decision-making skills… As a result of this project, I feel I have gained new insights, new skills and a new appreciation for the tools I already bring to the process…”
“Leadership lessons [learned] included learning about how strategy and structure drive an organization, the importance of communicating a clear mission and values, and techniques for influencing others to achieve genuine commitment and investment in partnerships.”
“Being a details person, my mentor helped me look at my project—and day-to-day work—with ‘big-picture’ eyes, which allowed me to see it differently, make changes, and have a greater impact. The interpersonal assessments facilitated by Ohio State were also invaluable and enlightening, helping me to grow singularly and within my team.”