Step into Leadership with Confidence

Before you can grow into the leader you aspire to be, you must first master the fundamentals of people management. Whether you are a high-potential individual contributor preparing for a leadership role or a new manager looking to build essential leadership skills, this program is designed to give you the tools you need—right now.

The good news? You are not alone, and we are here to help.

In this immersive two-day program, you will join other aspiring managers to explore four key leadership topics, gaining insights from top faculty instructors and industry leaders. Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, you will develop practical leadership skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Authentic Leadership: Build trust, credibility, and confidence in your leadership approach.
  • Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team: Learn how to foster collaboration and create high-performing teams.
  • AI Literacy and Strategy: Understand the role of AI in leadership and decision-making.
  • Leadership in Action: Strengthen relationships and streamline processes to drive team success.
    Join us for this high-impact learning experience and take the next step in your leadership journey!


Course feature Course detail
Dates: May 12, 2025 – May 13, 2025
Topic: Leadership
Format: On Campus
Location: James M. Collins Executive Education Center
Credentialing:

CPE Hours: 16

Price:

Pricing: $2,300

  • 20% discount until March 31: $1,840
  • 10% discount until April 30: $2,070
  • Group pricing available

Most companies offer tuition reimbursement for SMU programs, check with your HR department for details.

Questions?

To learn more about the program, contact us at 214.768.3335 or exed@smu.edu

Topics

  • Week 1: Welcome and Introduction
  • Week 2: Authentic Leadership (online)
  • Week 3: Hiring, Engaging, & Retaining Top Talent
  • Week 4: Negotiations through Relationships
  • Week 5: Innovation & Inclusion
  • Week 6: Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
  • Week 7: Difficult Conversations that Produce Positive Results
  • Week 8: Change Management
  • Week 9: Closing - Graduation

Examine Our Other Offerings

Finance

To compete and succeed, companies need leaders in every department who can speak the dollars-and-cents language of business. Managers who can interpret financial reports, assess the impact of decisions and communicate operating strategies have a definite career advantage.

Multidimensional Diversity

Multidimensional Diversity

Diverse perspectives open doors to enhanced business success. A recent Boston Consulting Group study suggests that greater leadership diversity spurs innovation and boosts financial performance. On average, diverse companies enjoy a 19% increase in revenue compared to their less diverse counterparts, and SMU Cox Executive Education offers award-winning programs to raise up the diverse perspectives within your own organization.


Strategy

Strategy

You are challenged everyday to uncover ways to create value for ever more demanding customers and their rapidly changing needs. A sound strategy can guide what you choose to do and how you choose to do it to survive, grow, and prosper.

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Next Steps

Questions? Not sure which program fits your needs? Reach out to our team.