Reminder: New leadership academy accepting applications

Human Resources reminds employees that applications are open through Wednesday, Nov. 18, for Talent Management’s new Readiness in Supervisory Excellence (RISE) Leadership Academy, launching in January. The six-month program is designed to strengthen how supervisors across the university lead.

RISE provides participants with sustained practice, coaching and feedback over six months. The inaugural cohort will be approximately 10 participants — small by design to keep the experience personal and highly applied.

Participants move through a developmental journey that builds from leading self to leading others and then to leading the organization. The experience is organized around five core practices: own your impact, build connection, create clarity, grow talent and lead forward.

RISE combines elements that rarely come together in a single program, with clear communication running throughout. Features of the program include:

• A leadership assessment conducted by Chris Bittinger, assistant professor in Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation; and confidential multi-rater feedback, so participants gain an honest picture of how their leadership is experienced by others
• Individual coaching conversations throughout the program
• Peer learning and practice alongside a cohort of colleagues from across Purdue
• An applied leadership simulation with developmental feedback
• A real Purdue leadership challenge, with recommendations presented at a June capstone showcase
• A personal 90-day action plan and RISE certification upon completion

RISE is intended for staff and faculty supervisors who are ready to deepen their leadership impact and are prepared to put their learning into practice. Applicants need supervisor support and should plan to commit up to four hours a month from January through June.

Learn more about the program, what to expect and how to apply on the RISE Academy webpage.

Questions can be directed to teclearning@purdue.edu.