| Dates Offered | Time | Location | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual Classroom via Zoom | All WashU Staff (Leading Self, Others, or the Organization) |
This course is a part of the “Mind Your Growth” mini-series, a set of dynamic 60-minute sessions designed to equip you with fresh in-demand skills just in time for the new year. Whether you’re looking to grow your leadership capabilities, boost your professional toolkit, prepare for new opportunities, or kick-start a new habit, these sessions are tailored to support your personal and professional development goals.
Course Description:
Transitioning from peer to boss is a significant change that involves navigating new dynamics and responsibilities within a team. This shift requires individuals to embrace a leadership mindset, establish clear boundaries, and foster open communication to build trust and credibility. Whether you are currently in a leadership role or an aspiring leader looking to prepare for future opportunities, understanding these key elements is essential for successfully adapting to the role and ensuring a positive team environment. The course provides valuable opportunities to effectively navigate four strategies to help you smoothly make the transition from peer to boss. By participating in this course, individuals will gain valuable insights and practical tools to become confident and impactful communicator and leader.
Participants will learn to:
- identify and cultivate a leadership mindset that embraces new responsibilities, allowing them to confidently navigate the transition from peer to boss.
- gain skills in fostering open communication and building trust within their teams, enabling them to create a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- understand the importance of establishing clear professional boundaries with former peers, learning practical techniques to maintain authority while remaining approachable.
Course Pre-Work: Accept Your Leadership Role https://vimeo.com/81933622 (3 MINS)
Facilitator: Juman Al Bukhari, PhD, EdD – Senior Consultant, HR Learning and Development
With a background in professorship, research, and expertise in higher education leadership, along with a doctorate in the field, Juman enjoys delivering, facilitating, and teaching courses that develop WashU employees’ critical thinking, creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. She incorporates theory and practice into her teaching to allow for practical exploration of real-life situations. Additionally, she actively fosters collaboration and strives to achieve organizational goals aligned with WashU’s mission and vision.
Audience: This class is for all Washington University in St. Louis staff employees (Leading Self, Others, or the Organization )
No-Show and Late Cancellation Fees: Cancellations received less than five (5) business days prior to scheduled class will result in a $50 cancellation fee charged to their department. If you’re no longer able to attend, please drop your registration in Workday Learning.
In case of illness or another emergency, please contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu. Exceptions to the above guidelines are on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the L&D team
An important note: This session is being held virtually via Zoom.
Questions:
Contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu
All programs are subject to change.