For more information on the Leadership Development Programs, contact Eric Bergstrom at 814-865-6341 or e-mail ejb12@psu.edu
Our Leadership Development programs provide training for every level of your management team. Each program hits core competencies for success, and can be customized to suit your specific needs.
Advanced Senior Leader™
a high-level series exploring sophisticated competencies vital to upper management
This program allows managers to develop the higher-level skills required to work cross-functionally. The program focuses on best practices and criteria for performance excellence. Managers can build their leadership skills and examine the alignment of those skills with organizational realities. It also includes project work that can be applied to their own organizations.
— Recognize commonalities of leaders and implications for success.
— Integrate criteria for performance excellence.
— Conduct gap analysis and leverage closure principles.
— Assess and benchmark your organization against the best ones.
— Manage and improve processes.
— Develop and establish mission and vision statements.
— Leverage human capital.
Functional Manager™
a performance management program for experienced managers
This program allows participants to explore the key areas of management to develop competencies beyond the typical supervisory skill set. After completing the program, the participants should be able to apply new knowledge to current industry challenges—in addition to issues such as “doing more with less” and “sharing of best practices.”
— Lead change in your organization.
— Develop and lead teams.
— Manage time and priorities more effectively.
— Help employees grow.
— Manage a diverse workforce.
— Resolve interpersonal conflicts
Supervision Essentials™
a leadership competency series for new and upcoming frontline supervisors
This program focuses on developing practical skills in key areas related to successfully supervising and leading today’s employees. It provides an opportunity for newer supervisors—and those looking to move into a supervisory position—to move beyond the “basics,” to a more advanced understanding of supervisory skills. The flexibility of the program allows you to customize your program by selecting from areas that are most relevant to your work environment.
— Learn the fundamental concepts of supervising with confidence.
— Build working relationships that get results.
— Communicate effectively with your employees.
— Manage your time and priorities more efficiently.
— Inspire better performance from those whom you supervise.
— Solve conflicts with poise and control.