
Center for Leadership

THE BEST LEADERS NEVER STOP LEARNING
The University of Dayton Center for Leadership is a unique and powerful resource created by the region's most successful organizations. Together, we partner with top thought leaders to provide innovative, world-class education to senior executives, emerging leaders, front-line supervisors, and professionals.
Emerging Leader Certificate Program
Now accepting applications for the August 2023 Cohort! Today's leaders are expected to retain high-potential employees and build bench strength for the future. The Emerging Leader Certificate Program is designed to be a catalyst in this process.
Learn MoreWomen Lead. Certificate Program
Now accepting applications for the March 2023 Cohort! This 6-month program kicks off on March 10, 2023. Women Lead. gives women leaders the additional tools and insights needed to expand their positive impact on their organizations and community.
Learn MoreExecutive Development Program
On March 21, 2023, Daryl Conner and Maria Darby will present Leading and Navigating Major Change. Daryl is the Chairman of Conner Partners and has educated and advised leaders and change practitioners in many of the world's most successful organizations. Daryl's work is built on a strong foundation of research, extensive consulting experience, and a master's degree in psychology. He is also the author of Managing at the Speed of Change and Leading at the Edge of Chaos. Maria is the CEO of Conner Partners. Maria was an Executive Vice President/Partner at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she led the firm's change management capability and client change and transformation engagements across a diverse set of industries in the public and private sectors. Join us on March 21!
Register!Executive Development
One day programs enable senior leaders to learn from some of the worlds top leadership thought leaders to drive change and improve organizational results.
Emerging Leader Certificate
Year-long leadership and business skill development program that helps prepare top-performing mid-level leaders for success in executive roles.
Supervisory Leadership Certificate
Six-month program that helps new and aspiring supervisors develop the tools and skills needed to lead their teams with success.
Professional Development
One-day workshops that address the most critical skills and challenges today's professional need to help their organizations thrive.
Women Lead. Certificate
Seven-month leadership program for women leaders to develop and further refine their own personal brand of leadership.
Custom Programs
We partner with organizations to deliver impactful custom programs tailored to meet your specific organization's priorities and goals.

The Center offers something for everyone in an organization. I am personally using the Center now to strengthen my leadership skills and know this will assist in my overall development as a person and a leader.