Leadership network

The leadership network represents a unified approach to leadership development and highlights an understanding of how ASU thinks about leadership. The network is anchored by the leadership guide and includes the six pan-university leadership programs, leadership portal, Career EDGE, and other leadership initiatives.

The six formal leadership development programs are listed below. Each program runs independently, but is anchored by the nine dimensions of the leadership guide. Together, they aim to support faculty and staff leaders at every level and discipline who can advance the goals of the ASU Enterprise.

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Mastering Leadership

What: An annual 9-month program that challenges leaders to grow individually and gain the organizational knowledge and skills to lead at ASU while building strong relationships with peers.

Who: Leaders are nominated or may apply to this highly selective program each fall. Ideal candidates are mid-career, have at least five years of experience supervising others, are ready to lead ASU into the future, and have the endorsement of their unit leadership.

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Advanced Leadership Initiative

What: A 6-month leadership program dedicated to advancing the capabilities of proven faculty and staff leaders and preparing them for long-term leadership roles at ASU.

Who: Nominees may include associate deans, school and center directors, and senior staff leaders who are ready to take their leadership to the next level (participants are nominated by their dean or executive administration).

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Launching Leaders Program

What: An 8-month leadership program designed to develop and support ASU faculty who hold newly appointed administrative roles at the level of department chair/school director, assistant or associate dean of personnel, and related positions where there is a strong personnel component. Participants are identified by the provost’s office and, therefore, nominations are not necessary.

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Leadership Academy

What: A 12-month program for emerging faculty and staff leaders focused on developing leadership skills, advancing impactful projects, and building a diverse network of leaders.

Who: Nominees include assistant, associate and full professors and staff who are considered high potential for leadership roles (participants are nominated by their dean).

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Supervisor Development Program

What: A 6-day program for new and current ASU supervisors aimed at developing an effective team, managing optimal performance, and maintaining a positive work culture.

Who: Open to all full-time ASU faculty and staff who directly supervise others. Individuals can apply online to one of three programs offered each year.

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Emerging Supervisor Pathway

What: A self-paced semester-long training, culminating in a capstone class focused on HR fundamentals and employee engagement. Completion of this training is equivalent to 1 year of supervisory experience for promotional opportunities at ASU.

Who: Open to those employees aspiring to become supervisors with no or little prior experience. Individuals can apply online each semester.

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SUNLite Coaching

What: SUNLite Coaches commit to 28 hours of training over three months, with four monthly skill development workshops, alongside six 1:1 coaching sessions with two coaches. Individual coaching is done by SUNLite coaches.

Who: Coach training and individual coaching is available to all ASU employees.

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T4 Leadership Academy

What: T4 fosters well-rounded leaders, blending technical prowess with interpersonal skills.

Who: Information technology leaders at ASU.

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