About : University of Dayton, Ohio

Creating Transformative Learning Experiences

People engaging in a small group discussion Whether delivered in person at our state-of-the-art facility, virtually, or on-site at your location, our programs are designed to meet employees where they are and help your organization evolve into one that consistently levels up and excels.

Center for Leadership programs are led by top national, regional, and industry-recognized thought leaders, ensuring dynamic, engaging, and transformative learning experiences. These facilitators are best-selling authors, researchers in the field, and/or certified in the topic; simply put, they are the best of the best.

Our focus is to develop the whole person, with programs that have clearly defined learning objectives and measurable outcomes, aligned with global leadership competencies.

Our commitment to flexible, customizable solutions extends to our program structure and pricing, both designed to meet the needs of small, mid-size, and large organizations. With a research-backed approach to content and delivery, we equip our partners with the tools they need to innovate, lead, and excel in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

Our Difference is Clear

Range: We support leaders at all stages of their journey, from executive leaders to individual contributors, through a wide range of programs and cohort models.

Tailored: We create customized programs in collaboration with organizations to address specific challenges and objectives, and we continue to evolve our program offerings each year to meet the region’s needs.

Virtual: Our hybrid learning modality accommodates diverse learning preferences and enables participation from across the U.S. and internationally.

Professional Recognition & Credentials: Participants can earn continuing education units (CEUs) and digital badges, demonstrating validated skill development.

Expert-Led, Research-Backed Programs: Our facilitators include industry leaders, regional and national experts, and University of Dayton faculty, blending real-world experience with academic excellence.

Alumni Network: Participants join a vibrant University of Dayton Center for Leadership network with ongoing professional development and networking opportunities.

Annual Survey Results: 2026

Synthesis of Themes

Talent Management Crisis: The "Attraction, Retention, and Development" of both leadership and the general workforce remains the single most critical challenge. This is reflected in both personal leadership concerns and long-term organizational risks.
Digital/AI Transformation: "Adapting to digital transformation and AI-enabled work" has emerged to the top three business challenges. UDCL continues to respond with AI focused learning opportunities for employees at all levels.
Desire for Foundational Supervisory Skills: While high-level leadership development is valued, there is a recurring request for "back-to-basics" training for managers and first-line supervisors, focusing on accountability and feedback.
Value of High-Quality, In-Person Learning: Respondents continue to prefer in-person programs, citing the "high quality of facilitation" and the "ability to network with peers" as key value drivers of the UDCL experience.

Voice of Our Partners

The Center for Leadership is consistently cited for the "quality of the facilitators," "networking with peers from diverse industries," and the "interactive nature" of the workshops.

Top Personal Leadership Challenges

Attracting, retaining, and developing leadership talent
Building and sustaining a strong organizational culture
Communicating strategic direction and priorities
Managing complexity, workload, and sustained pressure
Strategic thinking, prioritization, and execution Top Organizational Business Challenges

Attracting, retaining, and developing the workforce

Adapting to digital transformation and AI-enabled work
Preparing future leaders and managing succession risk
Managing economic uncertainty and financial pressure

Top Leadership Programs of Interest

Coaching for performance and development
Delegating work and building accountability
Cross-functional communication

Motivation for Attendance

Personal growth and self-improvement
New skill development
Improving organizational