Certificate in the Leadership Edge for IT Professionals

The Center for Professional Development and Business Research in the College of Business at Colorado State University announces open registration for the Fall 2013 professional development Certificate in the Leadership Edge for IT Professionals program. There are no prerequisites to register; program is not-for-credit certificate that is open to the community.

Begins Sept. 13 in Loveland
To excel, today’s information technology leaders must balance the fast-paced demands of day-to-day management, building high-performing teams, and having the strategic insight to look toward the future. This certificate program equips IT leaders with the skills to deliver break-through business results.

Session One:
Fundamentals of Information Technology Leadership
Friday, September 13, 8:30 a.m. to noon
Leadership often conjures many different responses, especially in high stress industries like IT. What does it mean to be a manager verses a leader? Learn the definitions of leadership and characteristics of leaders who successfully interact with their teams. Strategic topics covered include interviewing and staffing, effective job design, and providing effective supervisory feedback. This session also covers legal and ethical considerations while in a supervisory role.

Session Two:
The High-Performance Team
Friday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. to noon
The team you lead is a determining factor in successful IT business practices. Understanding the multitude of personalities you are facilitating and what leadership style individual team members respond to is crucial. This session covers personality types, leadership styles, emotional intelligence, building high-performing teams, and diversity and inclusion. Participants will also examine succession planning and how it affects your team.

Session Three:
Leadership Across the Organization
Friday, October 11, 8:30 a.m. to noon
As a business grows, the communication and organization systems in their many facets must be considered. Examining models of effective organizational design and leadership communication, this session focuses on actionable techniques, such as breaking down the negotiation process, interfacing with senior leadership, and establishing an executive presence.

Session Four:
Leadership in the New Economy
Friday, October 25, 8:30 a.m. to noon
In the ever-fluctuating business world, new leaders must understand and analyze the economy. Leadership through uncertainty is a mark of an effective manager and necessary for the changing workforce. This session focuses on seeing the big picture, by strategic planning for the organization, as well as establishing a mission and vision.

For detailed program descriptions, costs, and registration visit www.biz.colostate.edu/PDBR. Discounts are available for Colorado State University alumni, employees, and companies that send two or more employees. For discount codes, please contact Felicia Zamora, assistant director, at Felicia.Zamora@business.colostate.edu.