Women’s Business Leadership Certificate PROGRAM DURATION: 10 MONTH COHORT, ONCE A MONTH Women’s Business Leadership Certificate Program Overview: The fall of 2019 marks 50 years since Xavier University’s undergraduate, day program opened to women In celebration of this historical event, the Xavier Leadership Center is offering a Women’s Business Leadership Certificate designed by the Xavier Leadership Center advisory team of women business leaders to immerse women in developing and experiencing key leadership and business competencies Women offer unique skills and values in the workplace that create success in any organization Having diverse organizational leadership increases innovation, creative thinking, and well-rounded decision-making To help organizations and individuals capitalize on developing women leaders, the certificate focuses on: • • • • • • Personal Authentic Leadership Business Acumen; Finance, Operations Management, Analytical Decision Making Communication Mentoring Strategic Thinking Executive Presence Audience: Women in mid-level manager positions looking to develop the necessary business acumen and leadership skills to advance to organizational leadership positions Carol Turchick | Xavier Leadership Center | (513) 745-2936 | turchickc@xavier.edu | www.xavierleadershipcenter.com Page | Women’s Business Leadership Certificate PROGRAM DURATION: 10 MONTH COHORT, ONCE A MONTH Session Topics and Calendar Kick-Off Dinner/Team Building Event Wed Sept 18, 2019 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Personal Authentic Leadership Thurs Sept 19, 2019 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Mastering the Unwritten Rules at Work Thurs Oct 17, 2019 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Building Mentorship Skills and Your Personal Board of Advisors Thurs Oct 17, 2019 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Finance for Leaders Thurs Nov, 21, 2019 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Critical Conversations Thurs Dec 12, 2019 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Innovation Thurs Jan 16, 2020 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Influencing for Results Thurs Feb 20, 2020 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Embodied Confidence from the Core Thurs Feb 20, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Developing Digital Leadership Thurs Mar 12, 2020 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Operations Management Thurs Apr 16, 2020 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Strategic Thinking and Planning Thurs May 14, 2020 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Developing and Marketing Your Personal Brand Thurs June 4, 2020 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Celebration Event Thurs June 4, 2020 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM Carol Turchick | Xavier Leadership Center | (513) 745-2936 | turchickc@xavier.edu | www.xavierleadershipcenter.com Page | Women’s Business Leadership Certificate PROGRAM DURATION: 10 MONTH COHORT, ONCE A MONTH Description: The program is an opportunity for mid-level managers to develop the necessary business acumen and leadership skills to learn with a select group of leaders from across the region; it is facilitated by Xavier Leadership Center’s nationally recognized and experienced practitioners These subject matter experts will integrate knowledge with practical applications to real issues and opportunities The program is multi layered and highly interactive These layers include: • Immersion Experience: A fun, informal environment that fosters team building among the participants; a shared experience is important for developing the cohort • Business Skills: Offering skills and concepts drawn from Xavier Leadership Center’s experienced professionals and subject-matter experts to increase your knowledge in areas critical to the mission of businesses • Personal and Authentic Leadership Development: Expanding your organizational and personal leadership capabilities with a focus on who you are as an authentic leader bringing your unique strengths and style to your work Participants will complete a DISC 363 assessment as pre-work The assessment will be referenced and discussed throughout Leadership session and periodically throughout the program You will have the opportunity to elevate your leadership effectiveness by understanding how others see you as a leader and to learn strategies to become a more effective leader Carol Turchick | Xavier Leadership Center | (513) 745-2936 | turchickc@xavier.edu | www.xavierleadershipcenter.com Page |