Center for Leadership
Learn. Lead. Serve.
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
October 23, Patrick Donadio, MBA, will present Communicating with Impact: Six Keys Leaders Use to Effectively Communicate & Achieve Greater Results. Patrick is a nationally recognized communication strategist, executive coach, and author of Communicating with Impact. Patrick's expertise has been featured with NBC Nightly News, Psychology Today, Time Magazine, Huffington Post, Money, and also in numerous industry-specific journals. Join us on October 23!
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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