- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Months
Learning to Lead
Issued by
Upstate Medical University
LEARNING TO LEAD is a blended course for individuals new to a supervisory/managerial position within Upstate Medical University. This course provides skills to lead with confidence, understand the dynamics of managing a group of people toward goals, and increase their capabilities to address difficult and challenging dilemmas along the way and prepare supervisors/managers for their new roles and help avoid many of the common problems typically encountered.
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Months
Skills
Earning Criteria
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LEARNING OUTCOME: Understand the structure of Upstate Medical University and the many roles and impact everyone has at Upstate. ASSESSMENT: Synchronous learning with panel of University Leaders, discussion, Q&A, reflection.
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LEARNING OUTCOME: Understanding the fundamentals of supervisory success. ASSESSMENT: Synchronous learning with participation in discussion, development of action plan with follow up to assess implementation.
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LEARNING OUTCOME: Learning of group development theory and able to properly incorporate and facilitate team building activities accordingly. ASSESSMENT: Synchronous learning with discussion and activities, assessment of where one’s group is currently; development of action plan to advance group to higher stages of performance; follow-up 3 weeks later to determine success and next steps.
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LEARNING OUTCOME: The importance of engagement, recognition and valuing team members. ASSESSMENT: Synchronous learning with discussion, development of an action plan and follow up to assess implementation.
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LEARNING OUTCOME: Knowledge and awareness of HR processes related to hiring, performance management, coaching for improvement, and how and when to properly use counseling and formal discipline procedures. ASSESSMENT: Asynchronous learning with multi-part Blackboard class followed by a synchronous discussion and question/answer session with subject matter experts .
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LEARNING OUTCOME: Understanding the basics of Upstate finance administration, including funding sources, budgeting, purchasing, resource allocation and proper fiscal oversight of respective area(s). ASSESSMENT: Synchronous learning of finance administration overview with budgeting and activities/follow-up as relevant for area(s) of responsibility .