For each level of leadership, we aim to show how each of the six Leadership Capabilities can be demonstrated by an individual. These behavioural examples are indicators that show what a successful employee at a particular level would be doing to demonstrate knowledge, skill, ability, motivation and traits for each leadership capability.

These behavioral examples can be used to support individual development planning given they provide a basis for self-reflection on a particular capability, which in turn will help in determining developmental goals.

Each level builds on the prior one and establishes the type of behaviours to be “mastered” before moving to the next level. Employees who aspire to prepare for the next level of leadership can plan to work on behaviours shown at their current level as well as begin to grow behaviours at the next level. Supervisors and employees can use them as a common reference guide in development discussions.

For your role and leadership level, use this resource to focus your development planning on the key capabilities and related development opportunities which would best contribute to growing your potential and support performance excellence.

Dates/Time/Location (5 sessions)

• Thursdays, Oct 15, 29, Nov 12. Monday, Nov 23, and Thursday, Dec 3
• 9:00 am – Noon (live sessions will be 2-3 hours in duration with at least one break)
• Live/virtual sessions with Zoom or WebEx

Format

• 30 contact hours including live/synchronous and online/asynchronous formats
• 5 virtual/live/synchronous sessions (approximately 2-3 hours each)
• Pre-session work may include individual assessments, videos, articles, worksheets, self-reflection exercises, discussion board postings, etc.
• Approximate online & pre-session time commitment is 2-4 hours per session
• All materials will be distributed through Avenue to Learn

Eligibility

Employees are eligible provided they are employed: a) On a part-time or full-time continuing or contractually limited appointment of at least 1 year; or, b) Under the terms of a Collective Agreement, written contract or employment contract which specifically extends the Tuition Assistance benefit to employees.

Personal Leaders are all individual contributors. *Those who supervise people and/or lead projects in their role should consider applying for the Knowledge Leaders Program.

Application & Registration

Complete the following steps:

1. Review this opportunity with your supervisor.

2. Complete the Online Application. Be sure you are logged out of other Mosaic tabs/browsers before beginning your application!

1. As a McMaster employee, login to the application page using your Mac ID.
2. Identify the specific program to which you want to apply (Personal Leaders).
3. Always save the information on the application pages before you proceed to the next items.

3. Complete the Participant Commitment Form and upload the PDF to your online application.

4. Ask your supervisor to review your learning goals and complete the Supervisor Support Form and upload the PDF to your online application.

Note:  In the Mosaic application interface, you will be asked to upload various documents.  Please ignore those instructions.  You only need to upload the two forms noted in items 3 and 4 above.  Do not upload any other items.

Applications will be reviewed after all materials have been submitted, and applicants will be notified of acceptance within 1-2 weeks*.  Upon acceptance, individuals must register in the appropriate program.

Participants will receive program information, including any required pre-assignment, one week prior to the program start date.

Program Cost

This program is funded by McMaster University. Participants are not required to make up the time away from their role to participate in this training.

Participant Requirement

Participation in these programs is of critical importance. Participants must attend and participate in all 5 virtual sessions and submit the required assignments in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Withdrawing from the Program

All withdrawal notifications must be submitted via email to WeAreAllLeaders@mcmaster.ca.