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
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, materials, and preparatory work.
- 6 sessions (1h)
- In person - Gillis Building, conference room 104
- Tuesdays at time to-be-determined (see next)
- Once a week
- Starts October 22, 2024
- Ends November 26, 2024
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 (Scheduled by small groups in between sessions)
Schedule
- 10/22/2024 | Professionalism and Professional Identity
- 10/29/2024 | Leading Without Authority
- 11/05/2024 | Negotiation
- 11/12/2024 | Working in Teams
- 11/19/2024 | Inclusive Organizational Cultures
- 11/26/2024 | Writing your Leadership Statement
Finding the best time
In an effort to accommodate as many participants as possible, the application includes a question about your availability on the scheduled days for this program. Once the application closes, the time that is suitable for the majority of applicants will be selected.
Please note that there is no guarantee that the selected time will work for all applicants although I hope it does!
Eligibility
All University of Kentucky doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars & fellows are eligible to participate. The program can accommodate 30 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. Priority will be given to postdocs but doctoral students are welcome and encouraged to apply.