The Institute for Leadership Excellence (ILE) is the staff-focused initiative of WashU Leads, a Here & Next priority dedicated to providing leadership development opportunities to students, staff, and faculty, making WashU a premier institution for employing and retaining stellar leaders across positions.
ILE is thrilled to invite WashU staff members to apply for one of two programs offered this fall: Emerging Leaders Program and Leadership Excellence and Development Program. Both programs are cohort based, run September through May with an Orientation in August, and are free of cost to staff. Applications will be be opening mid-Spring 2025 semester. Please note only completed applications will be considered.
If you have an interest in the fall 2025 application process, sign up here to be notified via email with more information and an application link when it becomes available.
If you have any questions, please email ILEinfo@wustl.edu.
Emerging Leaders Program
ELP is designed for staff who seek to strengthen their leadership skills to enhance their impact within their direct sphere of influence. In order to participate in ELP, applicants must be able to identify at least 8 peers, close work collaborators, and/or direct/indirect reports who can give relevant feedback to their current role. Ideal candidates for ELP are folks who manage complex projects/initiatives and/or individual contributors. They have authority to make decisions tied to daily work but likely require manager approval for big picture decisions. Ideal candidates for ELP have positions at WashU that involve decision making, people management, and/or fostering relationships with others. Learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program.
Leadership Excellence and Development Program
LEAD is designed for staff who seek to strengthen their leadership skills to enhance their impact with people and systems multiple layers out from their direct sphere of influence. LEAD participants must have at least 3 direct and/or indirect reports. They must be able to identify 10 additional peers and/or close work collaborators who can give relevant feedback to their current role. Ideal candidates for LEAD likely hold final decision-making power for components of the work their team does. Ideal candidates nurture a variety of types of work relationships and may be managers of other managers. They also have positions at WashU that involve people management, decision making, and fostering relationships with others. Learn more about the Leadership Excellence and Development Program.
If neither of these programs seems like a fit for you, be sure to check out the many learning opportunities from the Learning & Development Team.
Questions?
Please email ILEinfo@wustl.edu or reach out to:
Lindsey Alt
Director, Leadership Development & Institute for Leadership Excellence (ILE)
- Email: alt@wustl.edu
