Aspiring Leaders Program

The Aspiring Leaders Program (ALP) empowers individuals at every level, supporting the belief that leadership is not about authority but about influence, self-awareness, and relationships. Development of leadership skills through a process of discovery and reflection. ALP is designed for those who aspire to lead with purpose and impact, regardless of their formal position within the organization.

Participants will engage in a transformative experience that emphasizes understanding personal strengths, developing interpersonal effectiveness, and enhancing their ability to lead change and accountability through reflective, intentional practices.

The program does not address how to supervise or manage. Its focus, rather, is on a multi-faceted learning and understanding of who you are as an individual, how you influence others, and how you get result.

Program Design

The Aspiring Leaders Program consists of 9 in-person sessions, structured around a cohort model to foster collaboration and peer learning. The sessions focus on practical application and personal leadership development. Each session provides participants with the opportunity to engage in role-playing, group discussions, and leadership projects, ensuring that lessons can be put into practice immediately.

Upon completion, participants will possess key leadership skills, real-life tools, and a strategic understanding of how to lead with impact.

Curriculum Highlights:

Module 1: Leading Relationships
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Enhance leadership through relationship-building and collaboration techniques.
Module 2: Leading Purpose
- Purpose-Driven Leadership: Align leadership strategies with UTA’s core values and mission to drive purpose within teams and projects.
Module 3: Leading Accountability
- Problem-Solving and Accountability: Strengthen problem-solving abilities and learn how to hold yourself and others accountable for actions.
Module 4: Leading Change:
- Change Leadership and Adaptability Develop strategies to adapt to and manage change, both personally and organizationally.

Participants will engage in discussions based on assigned leadership articles and books to deepen their understanding of leadership concepts.

Participants will complete a series of projects, including the development of a personalized leadership development plan, short presentations, and collaborative group projects.

A key component of the program will be the enhancement of public speaking skills, with regular opportunities for participants to practice and refine their presentation abilities.

program eligibility

To participate in the Aspiring Leaders Program, an employee must meet the following requirements:

Demonstrates the aptitude for leadership but may not necessarily be in a traditional or formal leadership position.
Applicant has been employed at UTA for at least 6 months.
Applicants must have their supervisor’s (or equivalent) approval to dedicate up to 6 hours per month to Aspiring Leaders Program during their normal workday.
Complete the Aspiring Leaders Program Application by Friday, November 15^th, 2024.
Applicant’s supervisor (or equivalent) must submit the Aspiring Leaders Program Supervisor Approval Form by Friday November 15th, 2024. The completion of the Supervisor Approval Form is necessary for your application to be considered complete.

participation attendance guidelines

Participants are expected to attend classes regularly. Employees who are interested in participating in the program should review the Aspiring Leaders Program Schedule located below and resolve any conflicts between work-related responsibilities and commitments with the program dates.

Graduation Requirements

Program participants are eligible for graduation by attending classes regularly, engaging with Praxis Partners, participating in class discussions and activities, and completing assigned tasks and inventories. Participants who miss more than one session will not be eligible to graduate from the program.