Archives: Events

Live Events

Using the Five Paths to Leadership® to Deliver Feedback That Motivates 

You probably already know that giving feedback to your colleagues is a beneficial thing to do. But it’s also one of the trickiest things to get right. How many times have you delivered feedback to one colleague and it goes well, and then you deliver feedback to someone else, and it goes awry? The truth is, you cannot use a cookie-cutter approach to giving feedback. The way you communicate feedback needs to be tailored to the person receiving it, so that you can motivate them to put the feedback into action. Join us to explore how you can use the Five Paths to Leadership® model to adapt the way you communicate feedback so that it really resonates with the person receiving it. 

Elevate Your Facilitation Skills to Make Your Leadership Development Programs Soar

This two-day facilitation workshop will help you move beyond scripted delivery and step into facilitation that is adaptive, engaging, and deeply learner-centered. You’ll explore what effective facilitation truly entails: preparing participants, managing energy and group dynamics, and creating experiential moments that make leadership concepts memorable. Through hands-on practice, you’ll build the confidence to read the room, pivot when needed, and create an environment where every participant feels connected and supported. By the end, you’ll be equipped to deliver high-impact leadership development sessions using Academic Impressions’ specialized approach and resources as your guide.  To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this workshop is capped at 30 attendees. 

Building an In-House Leadership Development Program in Higher Education

Academic Impressions has helped more institutions to develop in-house leadership programs than any other organization in higher education, and in this flagship two-day event, we’ll share what we’ve learned over 15 years of developing leaders and supporting in-house programs. Whether you are simply dipping your toe into the leadership space for the first time, or you’ve run a successful cohort-based program for years, we’ll share a wealth of resources, methods, and approaches that you can implement right away to develop the next generation of leaders at your institution.  Our Approach  Adaptable: We have intentionally designed our program to explore multiple ways to develop leaders. Whether this is accomplished via one-off programs, cohort programs, or something in between, we’ll show you how our frameworks, models, and content can be adapted to fit your needs.  Human-centered: In addition to sharing proven leadership resources, special attention will be paid to ensuring that your programs center inclusivity and develop innovative and forward-thinking leaders.  Hands-on and Experiential: To help guide you in making critical decisions, we’ll share a workbook we’ve built through 15 years of working with institutions to develop their leadership programs. You’ll also experience firsthand a variety of tools and activities you can […]

Advanced Supervision Certificate – July Cohort 

Welcome to the July 2026 cohort of the Advanced Supervision Certificate. Our goal is to help you to develop your supervisor toolkit and grow in your confidence and ability to positively and effectively develop team members who can contribute to your institution’s goals and mission.       Our offerings are based on the premise that the most important elements in a supervisor’s leadership and organizational development include understanding the best practices, taking space to practice and reflect, and taking part in a community to enhance and broaden your perspective.   As such, our supervision offerings combine written and video content, live practice sessions, a cohort experience, and a community of practice.    If you haven’t taken any supervisor training previously, we recommend that you start with the Supervision Certificate as a pre-requisite for this program. Learn more and register for the Supervision Certificate Program.

From Tension to Teamwork: Cultivating Positive Team Dynamics

Problems in interpersonal interactions, communication patterns, and outcomes can be key indicators of team dysfunction. It’s easy to recognize that a team is dysfunctional when all three of these elements break down completely, but what if only one or two aspects are suffering? Join us in person to learn how to identify dysfunctional team dynamics and to practice strategies to build a more productive and high-performing culture.   At this workshop, you’ll expand your skills in:  

Essential Leadership Skills for Department Chairs

Leading as an academic department chair is a challenging role, requiring the navigation of competing priorities, resource constraints, and an evolving higher education landscape. This two-day, in-person workshop is designed to equip department chairs with practical strategies to lead effectively. On day one, participants will reflect on their leadership approach, focusing on enhancing influence, engagement, and collaboration. Day two will address managing conflict, offering tools and techniques to handle challenging situations with confidence and ease.

Supervision Certificate Program – March 2 Cohort

Often in higher education, individuals move into a supervisory role without the necessary tools and skills to be successful. Particularly in today’s challenging environments, effective supervision is key to building an effective culture where each individual can contribute to team success. Join us online for a four-week cohort based program leveraging both asynchronous and synchronous learning specifically designed for higher education supervisors who are new to their roles, looking to deepen their skills, or for those who aspire to supervisor roles. Once you have completed the asynchronous modules of the course, you’ll receive your digital badge and certification. For the most comprehensive experience, we recommend you also attend the live sessions or watch recordings of them to learn some additional tips and skills in feedback and career growth.

Supervising Varied Voices

Leading a team with varied backgrounds offers an opportunity to avoid ‘groupthink’ and foster innovation, but we must also be honest about the friction it can cause. In this session, we’ll discuss how to address the challenges posed by varied backgrounds and cultural norms so that we can fully leverage the unique perspectives each of your direct reports brings to the table.  This session is a component of the Advanced Supervision Certificate, but you are not required to be a part of a current or past cohort to attend this program. If you haven’t considered the Advanced Supervision Certificate, we invite you to check it out.   

Connecting with Your Employees: Practicing Coaching and Engagement 

Too often, we equate supervision with ‘fixing problems,’ but in this session, we’re shifting our focus to ‘developing people.’ We’re going to practice specific coaching techniques that move us from simply directing work, to asking the right questions—the kind that build engagement, trust, and drive long-term productivity.  This session is a component of the Advanced Supervision Certificate, but you are not required to be a part of a current or past cohort to attend this program. If you haven’t considered the Advanced Supervision Certificate, we invite you to check it out.   

Getting Comfortable with Uncomfortable Supervisory Conversations

Having difficult conversations is unavoidable—it’s also vital to being an effective supervisor. This session is designed to give you practical tools and boost your confidence, ensuring that you can approach these moments with clarity and composure, and leading to better outcomes for both your direct reports and the entire organization.  This session is a component of the Advanced Supervision Certificate, but you are not required to be a part of a current or past cohort to attend this program. If you haven’t considered the Advanced Supervision Certificate, we invite you to check it out.

Loading survey...