It is a very complex task to lead from the middle. You must understand, communicate, and operationalize strategy while also being attuned to the needs and expectations of your supervisor, your team, and other partners with whom you collaborate.  

This conference will place you in the room with other experienced middle and senior managers to explore such critical topics as leveraging your scope of influence, deepening your self-awareness, building effective relationships, and the intersection of agency and followership. We will combine the following elements to help you to more effectively serve as the bridge between institutional leaders and your own team:  

• Introspection
  You will develop a personal leadership definition and take the Five Paths to Leadership℠ Assessment.
• Leadership Frameworks and Tools
  You will explore concepts like courageous leadership, conflict resolution, empathy, trust, and power dynamics.
• Tactical Application
  You will tie your reflection along with frameworks and tools to such practical uses as conducting effective and collaborative meetings and developing a personal leadership development plan.

What Makes Our Events Different? 
Academic Impressions conferences provide the opportunity for quality conversations and relationship-building through both formal and informal networking opportunities in an intimate setting. Our in-depth and hands-on approach to learning provides you with actionable takeaways. 

Extend Your Stay to Enhance Your Skills with Additional Training 
Stay an extra day with us and experience our Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Engaging in Difficult Dialogues in the Workplace workshop taking place December 11, 2024. At this event, you’ll dive deeper into managing the feelings around difficult conversations, focusing on creating an orientation around fairness. By attending both events, you’ll gain valuable insights and strategies to strengthen your team dynamics. Register for both workshops and save $500!