Program Dates*
Our Leadership Essentials for Team Leaders, Managers, and Directors program features
six three-hour sessions:
- Day 1: Sessions 1 and 2 - May 9, 2019
- Day 2: Sessions 3 and 4 - May 10, 2019
- Day 3: Sessions 5 and 6 - May 31, 2019
Location
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
6100 Center Drive, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Investment
- Cost is per participant and includes program materials and meals (breakfast and lunch,
unless otherwise noted).
- General registration discounts are available for Pepperdine students and alumni and
previous Executive Education program participants. Please contact execed@pepperdine.edu for additional information.
*Dates and locations may change. We will notify students of any changes in a timely
manner.
Session 1: Leadership Agility in a VUCA Business Environment
Faculty: Kevin Groves
Session one features a comprehensive overview of the program, including learning outcomes
and what participants should expect.
Session 2: Developing Leader Emotional Intelligence
Faculty: Kevin Groves
Session two focuses on critical emotional intelligence competencies for leaders and
professionals. You will engage in discussions and team experiential exercises to further
your skill set around managing complex stakeholder relationships that drive success.
Session two will also feature the completion of your 360 Leadership Assessment.
Session 3: Managing Organizational Change
Faculty: Gary Mangiofico
In Session three, you will develop your skill at managing organizational change. You
will engage in discussion and analysis of expected employee behaviors during significant
organizational change and how to productively manage these reactions.
Session 4: Developing High-Performance Teams
Faculty: Jaclyn Margolis
Session four features the development of your competencies as a team leader and team
member. Utilizing case studies, simulations, and experiential exercises, you will
enhance your ability to build high-performance teams by sharpening your communication
skills as a leader and learning how to cultivate a collaborative environment.
Session 5: Developing Performance Feedback & Coaching Skills
Faculty: Mark Allen
In session five, you will develop your performance management skills and learn how
to effectively provide performance feedback, conduct performance reviews, and coach
direct reports.
Session 6: Creating & Implementing Your Leadership Development Plan
Faculty: Kevin Groves
In session six, you will complete a personalized leadership development plan that
targets challenges in your organization. You will identify specific leadership competencies
for further development, and commit to implementing a practical action plan.
Kevin Groves, PhD
Associate Professor of Organizational Theory and Management
Gary Mangiofico, PhD
Executive Professor of Organizational Theory and Management; Academic Director, MS
in Organization Development
Jaclyn Margolis, PhD
Assistant Professor of Applied Behavioral Science
Mark Allen, PhD
Practitioner Faculty of Organizational Theory and Management; Academic Director, MS
in Human Resources
