All postdocs will inevitably take on leadership and management roles throughout their careers. To better prepare postdocs for challenges that leaders and managers are faced with, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is delighted to offer the Leadership and Management in Action Program (L-MAP). This program was developed by colleagues at Washington University and is intended to introduce postdocs to the interpersonal and psychological foundations of leading teams and managing people. Importantly, it is tailored to postdocs in that it focuses on how to lead without authority (which is typical for postdocs).
Leadership and Management in Action Program
2023 Leadership and Management in Action Program
Program details
The program relies on an active group learning and participants will therefore be expected to engage, interact, and share during sessions in order to co-create a group knowledge base. This program uses a workbook which includes all necessary readings and materials and preparatory work.
- 6 sessions (1h)
- 6 small group discussions (1h)
- Sessions will meet online via Zoom, once a week, on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM
- Small group discussions will be scheduled by small groups in between sessions
- Starts October 17, 2023
- Ends November 21, 2023
Each unit will consist of:
- Pre-work to be completed before the session
- Case studies to be analyzed during each session
- Reflection and practice exercises to be completed after the session
- Small group discussion
Schedule
- 10/17/2023 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Professionalism and Professional Identity
- 10/24/2023 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Leading Without Authority
- 10/31/2023 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Negotiation
- 11/07/2023 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Working in Teams
- 11/14/2023 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Inclusive Organizational Cultures
- 11/21/2023 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Writing your Leadership Statement
Eligibility & Application
All University of Kentucky postdoctoral scholars and fellows are eligible to participate.
To apply fill out the form linked below. The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. The application will close on Friday October 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST.
LMAP Application
To apply fill out the form linked below. The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. The application will close on Friday October 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST.
2022 Leadership and Management in Action Program
The 2022 iteration of Leadership and Management in Action Program is over. Check back in Fall 2023 for the next iteration.
Program details
The program relies on an active group learning and participants will therefore be expected to engage, interact, and share during sessions in order to co-create a group knowledge base. This program uses a workbook which includes all necessary readings and materials and preparatory work.
- 6 sessions (1h)
- 6 small group discussions (1h)
- Sessions will meet online via Zoom, once a week, on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
- Small group discussions will be scheduled by small groups in between sessions
- Starts October 12, 2022
- Ends November 16, 2022
Each unit will consist of:
- Pre-work to be completed before the session
- Case studies to be analyzed during each session
- Reflection and practice exercises to be completed after the session
- Small group discussion
Schedule
- 10/12/2022 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Professionalism and Professional Identity
- 10/19/2022 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Leading Without Authority
- 10/26/2022 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Negotiation
- 11/02/2022 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Working in Teams
- 11/09/2022 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Inclusive Organizational Cultures
- 11/16/2022 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Writing your Leadership Statement
Eligibility & Application
All University of Kentucky postdoctoral scholars and fellows are eligible to participate.
To apply fill out the form linked below. The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. The application will close on Friday October 7th, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST.
The application is closed.
2021 Leadership and Management in Action Program
The 2021 iteration of Leadership and Management in Action Program is over. Check back in Fall 2022 for the next iteration.
Program details
The program relies on an active group learning and participants will therefore be expected to engage, interact, and share during sessions in order to co-create a group knowledge base. This program uses a workbook which includes all necessary readings and materials and preparatory work.
- 6 sessions (1h)
- Sessions will meet online via Zoom, once a week, on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
- Small group discussions will be scheduled by small groups in between sessions
- Starts November 9, 2021
- Ends December 14, 2021
Each unit will consist of:
- Pre-work to be completed before the session
- Case studies to be analyzed during each session
- Reflection and practice exercises to be completed after the session
Schedule
- 11/09/2021 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Professionalism and Professional Identity
- 11/16/2021 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Leading Without Authority
- 11/23/2021 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Negotiation
- 11/30/2021 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Working in Teams
- 12/07/2021 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Inclusive Organizational Cultures
- 12/14/2021 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Writing your Leadership Statement
Eligibility & Application
All University of Kentucky postdoctoral scholars and fellows are eligible to participate.
To apply fill out the form linked below. The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. The application will close on Friday November 5th, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST.
The application is closed.