Develop, Learn & Lead

WashU’s Staff Leadership & Development teams have revitalized existing programming and created new opportunities to support WashU staff interested in growing themselves professionally and personally. This model, connected to WashU’s strategic plan and the people pillar, empowers each member of our staff community to build their leadership capabilities.

The expanded suite of offerings also aims to support managers and equip them to lead their respective teams during the currently evolving workplace environment.

All Staff Learning & Development

Engage in continuous learning and expand your capabilities through participating in dynamic development opportunities across a variety of relevant topics, including:
–  Cultivating a Growth Mindset 
–  Communication and Personal Influence 
–  Resilience: Thriving in Change 

Leadership & Management Development

Development Opportunities for WashU managers and leaders. Topics include:
–  Leading in Uncertainty
–  Change Management
–  Emotional Intelligence

Individual development

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Individual Development Plan (IDP)

Download our tools to create your custom career plan. Work with your manager to start your IDP.

Continuing Education

Learn more about our campus partners to support your learning journey.

Online Learning

Use online tools, such as LinkedIn Learning, to continue your developing at your own pace.

Questions for our Teams?

Learning and Development

All staff are welcome to join our development workshops (in-person/virtual), peer learning sessions, and learning community; faculty may attend, too.

Leadership and Management Development

Programming developed for aspiring leaders seeking to develop new skills or an existing people leader looking to refine expertise.

Organization Development

We work on strategic planning design and implementation, leadership coaching and development, individual and team assessments, team culture change, change management and performance improvement.