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 Tentative Program Schedule: October 2, 16, 30, November 13, 27, January 15, 29.

Fall 2019 applications are now closed.

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 Fall 2019:

• Applications Open:  May 13, 2019
• Applications Close:  July 19, 2019
• Applications Review and Selection:  July 22 – 26, 2019
• Admission Offers Sent: July 29, 2019 (week of)
• Acceptance Deadline:  August 30, 2019
• Program Welcome Information Distributed: September 2, 2019
• Program Start Date: October 2, 2019

To apply for the Strategic Leaders Program, complete the following steps:

1.  Review the opportunity with your supervisor.

2.  Complete the Online Application. Be sure you are logged out of 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 (Strategic Leaders Program).
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.

5. Prepare and upload a one-page letter of intent answering the following questions:

1. How long have you served in a Strategic Leader level role at the university?
2. What are your relevant knowledge, skills and work experiences as they apply to your interest in the program?
3. What are your learning and career goals?
4. How do you think this program will help you meet your goals?

Note:  In the Mosaic application interface, you will be asked to upload various documents.  Do NOT upload a transcript.

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, as stated in one’s letter of intent.
• 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.