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CMULead — Qatar

Leadership Development for Staff Members at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

In January 2024, CMU-Q launched a pilot of the CMULead program. This initiative, designed to cultivate leadership skills among staff members, closely aligns with the domestic CMULead program in its goals, desired outcomes and nomination criteria.

Through a blend of engaging virtual and in-person sessions, participants delve into a diverse range of leadership topics, equipping them with valuable knowledge and practical tools. The program culminated in a celebratory graduation ceremony in April 2024.

Program Overview

Mode Session Theme
In person

Welcome and Introductions
Keynote address, program goals and overview, introduce project work
In person Self Awareness for Effective Leadership
DiSC assessment review, Foundations of Leadership, Leadership
beyond Titles
Virtual Emotional Intelligence
Understanding Emotional Intelligence and review of EQ
assessment results
Virtual Continuous Improvement
Failing Forward and Building Resilience, Embracing Failure as a
Learning Opportunity
Virtual

Effective Delegation and Empowerment
Delegation Decision Matrix, Building Rapport and Setting Expectations
In person

Building a Positive Team Culture
Team dynamics, creating a positive culture; employee engagement, managing an effective and engaged workforce
In person

Productive and Difficult conversations
Active listening and empathy, constructive communication strategies, resolving conflict effectively
Virtual

Intercultural communications
Civil treatment, fundamentals of intercultural communication and cultural competence
In person

Project Presentations and Graduation
Ongoing professional development and strategic thinking, project presentations, graduation and certificate ceremony

Contact Us

For questions about the program, please contact the Learning and Development team.