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.

Fall 2019 Program Schedule: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 27; January 15, 29.

Winter 2020 Program Schedule: February 11, March 4, March 25, April 8, April 29, May 13, May 27

Time:  9:00 am – 4:00 pm (continental breakfast and networking available 8:30 – 9:00 am)

Location: Sessions will be held at a variety of McMaster and Hamilton locations.

Who should attend: The Strategic Leader Program is available to employees who oversee a function and/or team within a department or faculty. Typical job titles at the Strategic Leader level may include: Assistant Director, Assistant Registrar, Chair, Manager-Finance, Manager-Information Technology, Program Manager, or Research Program Manager. Applicants must have served in a strategic leader role for a minimum of one fiscal year cycle as of the program start date.

Key Application & Selection Dates for Winter 2020:

• Applications Open:  October 15, 2019
• Applications Close:  December 6, 2019
• Applications Review and Selection:  December 9 – 13, 2019
• Admission Offers Sent: December 16, 2019 (week of)
• Acceptance Deadline:  January 10, 2020
• Program Welcome Information Distributed: January 13, 2020
• Program Start Date: February 11, 2020

To apply for the Strategic Leaders Program, download and complete the application form (inclusive of Sections A-D). Forms can be signed and scanned (to be sent electronically) or originals can be sent via inter-campus mail. Send completed applications to Christine Costa, Organizational Development and Design Consultant, Human Resources Services, Gilmour Hall Room 304, costac5@mcmaster.ca.

Selection Process: Only completed applications will be reviewed and considered following the application deadline date. The following criteria will be considered in the selection process:

• The alignment and specificity of one’s stated learning and career goals with program outcomes,
• The length of time in one’s role; and
• One’s current leadership role; priority is granted to individual currently working in a strategic leader capacity. Individuals seeking development and promotion into a strategic leader role will be considered as space is available.

Representation from across the University (inclusive of all University faculties and departments) will also be considered to enhance networking opportunities and to include diverse perspectives across academia and administration.

In the event that applications are deemed equal after review, a lottery draw will be used to fill available spaces.