NYU Returning Department Chair Leadership Development Workshops
NYU | October 17, 2025 9:30 am ET - April 10, 2026 11:00 am ET
NYU Returning Department Chair Leadership Development Workshops
NYU | October 17, 2025 9:30 am ET - April 10, 2026 11:00 am ET
Event Information
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Situational Awareness – Setting Your New Chair up for Success | October 17, 2025 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
Stepping into a department chair role requires more than a simple handoff—it calls for situational awareness and a clear view of the department’s position. This session offers a practical framework to help incoming chairs see the big picture from day one and serves as a checklist for outgoing chairs. We’ll also explore how strategic delegation can support succession planning by developing others and preparing future leaders.
Identifying and Maximizing your Leadership Style | October 24, 2025 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
Bring your Five Paths to Leadership® Self-Assessment results so you can discover how your leadership style shifts under stress. This interactive session will help you better understand your instinctive responses, build greater self-awareness, and lead more effectively through complexity and change.
Pre-Work: Complete the Five Paths to Leadership® Self-Assessment if you have not already done so.
Create Effective Collaboration and Meetings | November 7, 2025 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
Top-down leadership isn’t as effective as creating collaborative spaces where all voices are heard and work gets done. You’ll learn how to apply the Five Paths to Leadership® to create engaging, productive meetings with your peers and faculty.
Leading for a Healthy Department Culture | November 21, 2025 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
As a department chair, you set the tone for your community. This session will explore practical strategies for addressing harmful behaviors—such as incivility or bullying—while fostering trust, respect, and engagement across your faculty. Learn how to create an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work.
The Art and Science of Giving Feedback | December 5, 2025 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
Mastering the art and science of feedback is essential for effective leadership in academia. This session introduces a proven four-step model that helps department chairs deliver clear, constructive, and actionable feedback to support growth and performance.
Understanding Your Conflict Management Style| December 12, 2025 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
Gain insight into your natural approach to navigating conflict through a practical exploration of conflict management styles. This session will equip you with strategies to recognize and adapt your style to foster healthier dialogue, strengthen working relationships, and lead more constructively in moments of tension.
Managing Difficult Faculty and Staff| January 30, 2026 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
Even the most experienced department chairs encounter challenging faculty or staff dynamics that can disrupt morale and progress. This session offers practical strategies for addressing difficult behaviors with clarity and professionalism—while maintaining accountability, fairness, and a healthy departmental climate.
Radical Candor| February 6, 2026 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
Navigating conflict as a department chair requires honesty delivered with care. In this session, you’ll explore the principles of Radical Candor—a framework that helps you challenge directly while showing genuine concern—so you can address tough issues, build trust, and lead with clarity and compassion.
Understanding Your Leadership Style Under Stress| March 6, 2026 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
You’ve learned about the Five Paths to Leadership® Self-Assessment. Now is your opportunity to grow your awareness of your leadership strengths. In this session, you’re going to explore more of the nuances of your scores, including what happens under stress and how your scores blend in unique ways.
Conflict Management: Creating a Conflict Strategy Map| March 27, 2026 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
Effective conflict management starts with a clear plan tailored to your department’s unique dynamics. In this session, department chairs will develop a personalized conflict strategy map to proactively navigate challenges, promote collaboration, and maintain a positive working environment.
Situational Awareness – Setting Your New Chair up for Success| April 3, 2026 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
Stepping into a department chair role requires more than a simple handoff—it calls for situational awareness and a clear view of the department’s position. This session offers a practical framework to help incoming chairs see the big picture from day one and serves as a checklist for outgoing chairs. We’ll also explore how strategic delegation can support succession planning by developing others and preparing future leaders.
Leading Change Through Collaboration| April 10, 2026 | 9:30am-11:00am ET
Leading change in higher education requires more than authority—it demands collaboration, trust, and shared ownership. This session equips department chairs with practical strategies to engage faculty and staff in the change process, ensuring that initiatives are both inclusive and sustainable. Participants will explore why collaborative leadership is essential for navigating complexity and fostering lasting impact within their departments.
