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 (2+ years) within their assignment and a documented record of performance that indicates potential success in an advanced or executive leadership position.
The ten-month program includes:
- Ohio State Leadership Center-led deep-dive personal assessment curriculum and self-reflection
- Personal coaching calls
- Book clubs led by LDPE alumni and executives
- Social justice and equity work
- Training and workshop sessions throughout the year as driven and selected by the cohort based on needs
- Executive project and goals-based mentoring
- Peer-coaching
- A summer Graduation Capstone with activities, speakers, team challenges, and certification
- Access to resources and support for your leadership journey
- And more...
The application for the 2021-22 year is now closed. Check back in August 2022 to apply for the 9th Cohort!
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. We are also tentatively planning on a hybrid year, with the December kick-off workshops and Summer Graduation Capstone occurring in person (with distancing, masks, individually-wrapped catering, etc.), and the remaining activities occurring virtually. This is dependent upon current regulations and safety.
2021
- November 10, 1-2pm: Cohort 8 Orientation Webinar
- December 13-15: Cohort 8 Kick-off: In-depth Workshop Series, led by the Ohio State University Center for Leadership - Alumni Center
2022
- January - September: Cohort 8 Intermittent virtual leadership activities, including: trainings, coaching calls and peer-coaching, book clubs, activities, and discussions
- February - August: Cohort 8 "Leadership fellow” experience under supervision of assigned executive mentor, not to exceed three months
- August: Cohort 9 Applications available
- TBD 3 Days in August/ Early September: Cohort 8 Summer Capstone and Graduation
- September: Cohort 9 participants announced
- October: Cohort 8 evaluations
- Mid-November: Cohort 9 Orientation Webinar
- December 12-14: Cohort 9 Kick-off: In-depth Workshop Series, led by the Ohio State University Center for Leadership
What people are saying about LDPE:
"With LDPE, I appreciated the time to learn, to process, to explore. The program offers a variety of experiences over 9 months, each one building on the other. The greatest value for me was having the opportunity and time to actively participate in and reflect on each activity and the experience as a whole. I am forever grateful for the experience."
“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.”