Professional Development & Continuing EducationLeadership Development Program
About the Course
This innovative leadership development program provides Pennsylvania State Government senior leaders the opportunity to further develop their leadership abilities to succeed at the highest levels. Developed through a collaboration between Alvernia University, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, and the Governor’s Office of Administration, this unique program gives participants the opportunity to enhance their understanding of PA state government culture and to learn strategies and management techniques applicable to the unique challenges government leaders face.
The program offers:
- Mentorship & networking opportunities
- Discussions on prevailing PA state government opportunities, issues and concerns
- Leadership skills assessment
Now accepting applications for the Fall, 2024 cohort
2024 Fall Cohort Schedule
Module #/Topic*
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Date
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Time
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Orientation
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Tuesday, August 27 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Module 1 – Leadership vs. Management
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Tuesday, September 10 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Module 2 – Effective Communications & Citizen Centric
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Tuesday, September 14 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Module 3 – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
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Tuesday, October 8 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Module 4 – Negotiations & Conflict Resolution
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Tuesday, October 22 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Module 5 – Resilience and Adaptation
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Tuesday, November 12 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Module 6 – Leadership in the Digital Age, Innovation, and Partnering with IT
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Tuesday, December 3 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Module 7 – Project Success, Project Leadership, Project Management, & Change Management
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Tuesday, December 17 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Module 8 – Data-Driven Decision Making, Performance-Based Budgeting / Program Recap Exercise / Graduation Ceremony & Reception
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Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
*order of module topics subject to change based on speaker availability |
Next Cohort – Fall 2024
Format & Location:
All classes will take place in-person at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Class Time:
Breakfast and Networking: 8:00 am – 8:25 am
Class runs from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Application Deadline: Friday, August 9, 2024
Application Status/Notification:
On/by: Friday, August 16, 2024
All applicants will be notified of their acceptance or non-acceptance into the program by this date
Contact:
Professional Education – ProfessionalEd@harrisburgu.edu
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