Yesterday, a cohort of 14 Metropolitan State University of Denver employees graduated from the LEAD Leadership Program.
Created by the University’s Leadership and Organizational Engagement team, the semester-long program equips participants with practical tools to lead teams, navigate change and build a positive workplace culture.
Through a series of sessions combining prework, instruction and action planning, participants explored their leadership styles while identifying strengths and areas for growth. The program also emphasizes aligning leadership practices with MSU Denver’s mission, CADRE values and Pillar V in the University’s 2030 Strategic Plan.
Program goals:
- Identify leadership strengths and opportunities for development
- Explain how they embody the MSU Denver mission and CADRE values, including a commitment to DEI, and learn how to align strategic goals
- Develop core competencies and skills to build high performing, engaged teams
- Create trusting and meaningful relationships with fellow Roadrunners
- Develop and present process improvement projects that champion CADRE values
- Celebrate the growth of themselves, other leaders and those they influence
Congratulations to the graduates of this semester’s cohort:
- Adrienne Martinez, C2C Initiatives
- Allison Salter, Athletics
- Dawn Matera Bassett, Department of Social Work
- Evan Bowles, ITS
- Gabrielle Katz, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Hakan Genel, ITS
- Madison Lawrence, Admissions
- Nicole Magloire, C2Hub
- Nicole Thomas, Strategy and External Affairs
- Nikki Hoback, ITS Client Services
- Rosmina Garcia, C2Hub
- Sophia Montano, Human Resources
- Stephen Barela, Hospitality, Tourism and Events
- Zachary Thompson, ITS Client Services
Interested in joining a LEAD cohort?
You must be a managers with at least three direct reports, have a minimum of six months of employment at the University and have the support of your manager or VP.
View the LEAD schedule with a full list of session dates and times in SharePoint. Note that participants must attend all required sessions and at least one elective session.
