Leadership Development

Designed for individuals currently employed and working closely with their employer on skill development, Mid-State’s Leadership Development program prepares students for success in effectively managing processes and inspiring a diverse workforce.

In this program you’ll develop the technical and interpersonal skills needed to lead the operations of a business including helping organizations adapt to change, encouraging innovation, displaying a variety of effective leadership skills, demonstrating critical-thinking skills, and using communication skills appropriate in a professional and collaborative environment. You’ll grow your skills in planning, finance, team building, leadership, safety, project management, decision making, talent development, supervision, innovation, and the use of software. Every course directly applies learning to the student’s real-world work environment through various projects. As a graduate of the Leadership Development associate degree, you’ll be prepared for leadership roles in any organization.

Outcomes

• Utilize quality strategies and tactics.
• Apply effective leadership skills.
• Apply human resource policies and procedures.
• Perform supervisory management functions to achieve organizational objectives.

Employability Skills

• Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
• Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
• Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
• Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
• Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility

Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.