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Five Paths to Leadership® Results Debrief Session

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 own leadership styles in varying situations increases your self-awareness, enhances your emotional quotient, and allows you to more effectively plan, communicate, strategize, and, ultimately, lead.   Join us to learn what your own leadership styles are, how they might change under stress, and how this can apply to your team. Take the assessment prior to attending, and bring your results: https://www.academicimpressions.com/five-paths-self-assessment-members/    During the workshop, we’ll walk through: 

Supervision Certificate Program – August 4 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.

Five Paths to Leadership® Results Debrief Session

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 own leadership styles in varying situations increases your self-awareness, enhances your emotional quotient, and allows you to more effectively plan, communicate, strategize, and, ultimately, lead.   Join us to learn what your own leadership styles are, how they might change under stress, and how this can apply to your team. Take the assessment prior to attending, and bring your results: https://www.academicimpressions.com/five-paths-self-assessment-members/    During the workshop, we’ll walk through: 

Miami University Division-Wide Membership Live Virtual Sessions

University Advancement staff will participate in six live virtual sessions with Academic Impressions to encourage a forward-thinking culture that also uses data to make strategic decisions. Additional recommended resources will be added to this page. Teams and individuals looking to enhance their individual leadership, team development, supervision, and other skills can reach out to Jenn at jenn@academicimpressions.com for support in identifying more opportunities within the Academic Impressions membership.

Transformational Gifts: Attaining the Gift of a Lifetime

Transformational gifts are often the result of decades of strategic cultivation and stewardship efforts, culminating in a commitment that positively impacts the institution’s trajectory. However, understanding what motivates and compels donors to make a transformational gift is a key aspect that is missing in many organizations. To advance the vision of your institution, you must learn to successfully navigate both the internal and external complexities of high-level donors and gifts.   In this workshop, our expert panel of speakers will share valuable strategies for cultivating and soliciting your top donors in ways that strongly align with the future of your institution. You will learn how to:   You’ll also have the chance to share best practices and network with advancement professionals from across the country who are inspired to transform higher education and society through philanthropy. If you want to engage in honest conversations about the challenges and triumphs of transformational gift work and leave with an action plan to strengthen your relationships with high-level donors, join us in Austin for this practical and interactive experience. 

Managing Difficult Faculty and Staff

As a supervisor or leader, responding to difficult faculty or staff is some of the most stressful but rewarding work you can do—if you can do it right. Addressing difficult behavior in those who work for you can transform your team from closed off and avoidant to effective and collaborative. But how do you do this work?  Join us for an in-person workshop to learn how to effectively manage difficult behaviors on your team while still leading with empathy. This unique experience will allow you to:    It can take years to perfect the art of managing difficult faculty or staff when you’re doing it on your own. Come to this workshop and jump-start the process to give yourself a leg up on the most taxing part of your job.   

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 integrate into […]

Five Paths to Leadership® Self-Assessment Facilitation Certification Training

Thousands of faculty and staff across North America have benefited from The Five Paths to Leadership® Self-Assessment because it’s an intuitive and powerful tool that helps them to better understand their natural leadership style and how it changes under stress. By growing their self-awareness, they become more adaptive and responsive leaders, which positions them well for current or future leadership roles, whether in the classroom, in committees, or at the department/unit level.   In addition, insights gained through the Five Paths to Leadership® Self-Assessment can be used to improve interpersonal and team dynamics. For instance, the Five Paths model can you help you and your teams to:   Register early—space is limited to 30 attendees to preserve an intimate and productive experience for all.  Please note that certification enables you to facilitate Five Paths workshops for as many audiences as you’d like, at the organization of your current employment. Facilitation of the Five Paths to Leadership® workshops outside of your organization is expressly prohibited.  Earn Your Certificate Earn a certificate after attending this event. Here’s the process: 

Five Paths to Leadership® Results Debrief Session

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 own leadership styles in varying situations increases your self-awareness, enhances your emotional quotient, and allows you to more effectively plan, communicate, strategize, and, ultimately, lead.   Join us to learn what your own leadership styles are, how they might change under stress, and how this can apply to your team. Take the assessment prior to attending, and bring your results: https://www.academicimpressions.com/five-paths-self-assessment-members/    During the workshop, we’ll walk through: 

From Vision to Action: Strategic Planning for a Lasting Impact 

This 2-day strategic planning workshop equips higher ed leaders with the tools to create actionable, sustainable strategies aligned with institutional goals. Using design thinking and collaboration, participants will turn broad visions into practical steps for lasting success. You’ll learn to build strategies that inspire buy-in, ensure alignment, and anticipate future challenges.    By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped to translate their institutional visions into clear, actionable strategies that position them for lasting success.   To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this workshop is capped at 30 attendees.