Center for Leadership
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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 January 2025 and August 2025 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 2025 Cohort! This 6-month program kicks off in March 2025. Women Lead. gives women leaders the additional tools and insights needed to expand their positive impact on their organizations and community.
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Executive Development Program
On April 29, Liane Davey will present The Good Fight: How to Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team Back on Track. Liane is known as the “teamwork doctor,” she knows how to create high performing teams. Having worked with organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, from across the globe helping teams from the frontlines to the boardroom, she has developed a unique perspective on the challenges that teams face — and how to solve them. Her mission is to transform the way people communicate, connect, and contribute, and, using her expertise in strategy and group dynamics, she delivers the perfect combination of education and entertainment that leaders and teams need to make an immediate impact on their organizations. Join us on April 29!
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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 programs that address the most critical skills and challenges today's professionals need in order to help their organizations thrive.
Women Lead. Certificate
Six-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.
Partner CEO