The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is for WashU Staff members who manage individual contributors and/or complex initiatives. Ideal applicants have less than 5 years of experience as a leader and are seeking an opportunity to better support their direct sphere of influence through hands-on collaboration with others.   

Click here to apply for a fall 2024 ILE cohort! Applications close May 31, 2024.

If you have any questions, please email ILEinfo@wustl.edu.

Program Structure

The program is based on the 70-20-10 adult learning model. This model suggests 10% of learning is done via formal learning (i.e., classroom setting), 20% is done by learning from peers, mentors and/or coaches. The remaining 70% is done through experiential learning (trial and error—applying a growth mindset).  

Monthly Breakdown/Time Commitment

Each topic is broken out over the course of one month. Participants will meet for a facilitated learning session, network with a senior WashU leader, reflect independently and in their small groups, receive coaching on an individual leadership development plan, and work towards a small group capstone project. Each month, participants can anticipate dedicating 12 hours towards ELP. Across the duration of the program with the addition of one-off items like orientation and end of program celebrations, ELP members can anticipate investing 110 hours total on their ELP experience. 

Participants can expect to set aside time each week towards ELP, but the following days will be crucial as they are ELP’s in-person learning sessions:  

  • Tuesday, September 10
  • Tuesday, October 8
  • Tuesday, November 12 (tentative)
  • Tuesday, December 3
  • Tuesday, January 14
  • Tuesday, February 4
  • Tuesday, March 4
  • Tuesday, April 1

Topics*

  • Leadership styles
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Growth mindset
  • Coaching
  • Change & conflict management
  • Organizational culture and psychological safety

*This is not an all-inclusive list but a brief synopsis and will vary based on the program.

Application/Selection Process Timeline

Application window: Early May 1- May 31, 2024 

Selection announcement: Mid-July 2024 

First session: September 2024, with an Orientation in August 2024 

Please note only completed applications with submitted supervisor support forms will be considered.

Program Eligibility

  1. Must be in current position for at least one year by September 2024. 
  2. Must be in good standing, meaning maintain an acceptable level of performance including but not limited to absence of corrective action in the last one year and/or resolution of previous corrective action. 
  3. Must have the support of their manager. 
  4. Must currently manage individual contributors AND/OR complex projects that require collaboration. 
  5. Preference will be given to individuals with 2-5 years of leadership experience in a professional capacity.