Advocating for Yourself and Managing Up

In your early career, you may not have a lot of power to enact changes or drive the direction of your projects. However, knowing how to advocate for what you need in your professional life and managing your relationship with your supervisor can help you better achieve your goals. In this session, we’ll walk through […]

Time Management and Flexibility

In your early career, you don’t always have a lot of control over your schedule, and you may not get direction on how to manage a long-term project. Professionals who are open to working with the schedules of others while also advocating for their needs and setting their own schedules can develop reputations as team players […]

Initiative and Professional Curiosity

Your early career is a time for a great deal of learning, and you often encounter so many new things that it can be overwhelming. Professionals who learn quickly where they can take initiative and build a sense of curiosity in their work really stand out in their organizations. In this session, we’ll explore how […]

Seeing the Big Picture: A Conversation about One President’s Visionary Approach to Leadership

Visionary leadership in higher education is essential for driving innovation, creating inclusive culture, and advancing the institutional mission. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why we often focus on the urgent and immediate rather than the big picture—like entrenched traditions, complex governance structures, budget constraints, short-term pressures, resistance to change, external influences, and the need to […]

Five Paths to Leadership℠ Results Debrief Session (August 23, 2024)

Now included in membership! Academic Impressions’ Five Paths to Leadership℠ Assessment has been leveraged in our leadership programs for years. Thousands of leaders in higher ed have benefited from this dynamic model that explores and reveals how one’s leadership styles manifest under normal circumstances—and how they change under stress. Having a deeper understanding of your […]

Design Thinking Practitioner Certification: A 5-Day Program to Help You Solve Complex Problems Creatively

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. Design Thinking is a proven methodology that fosters creative problem solving and encourages a user-centric approach. By integrating these principles into your practice, you’ll be better equipped to address complex challenges, enhance student engagement, and drive positive change within […]

What Does Cohesion Feel Like? Improving Team Dynamics for Optimal Success 

You may be familiar with Academic Impressions’ Five Paths to Leadership℠ Framework. Perhaps you’ve taken the self-assessment and used it to gain a greater awareness of your natural leadership style. The self-assessment is a useful tool that allows for reflection and self-discovery. But did you know that you can also get a customized 2-day intensive training that utilizes team’s […]

Louisiana State University, College of Science: Leadership & Team Development

Welcome to your one-stop-shop for all materials you’ll need related to your on-campus workshop with Academic Impressions. Copies of workshop materials will be available on this site. Materials will be made available shortly before the workshop and you’ll continue to have access to those materials after the event. Make sure that you are signed into […]

Pedagogical Values: Understanding Your Teaching Practice

Due to limited pedagogical training and a lack of institutional focus on teaching as an iterative skill, faculty often replicate the teaching they experienced as students—which may not be the most effective approach. Empowering students to learn, demonstrate agency in the classroom, and legislate their own learning experiences requires reflection and the intentional development of […]

Winona State University: Team Development Workshop

Welcome to your one-stop-shop for all materials you’ll need related to your on-campus workshop with Academic Impressions. Copies of workshop materials will be available on this site. Materials will be made available shortly before the workshop and you’ll continue to have access to those materials after the event. Make sure that you are signed into […]