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Leading People Credential

The Leading People Credential is a dynamic leadership development program designed for individual contributors with at least six months of service at UTA. Through a collaborative cohort experience, orange and blue award that says People Leader Credential participants will explore the foundational skills and knowledge needed to grow as emerging supervisors. While completing the program does not guarantee a supervisory role, it provides valuable preparation for those interested in pursuing an entry-level leadership position in the future.

This program is an opportunity to strengthen your leadership potential, build confidence, and connect with peers across campus as you take the first steps on your leadership journey. 

Program Outcome and Considerations

  • Graduates of the program will be granted credit equivalent to two years of supervisory experience, which can be used to satisfy the minimum qualifications for internal entry-level supervisory positions.
  • This credit will be considered during the evaluation of applicants during the recruitment process to determine if they meet basic supervisory requirements.
  • Program completion does not impact compensation and does not guarantee a promotion or placement into a supervisory role.
  • Participation in the program enhances core leadership skills, provides valuable networking opportunities, and strengthens your professional resume and career development.

Application Steps 

To be considered for the program, you must complete all four steps below: 

  1. Submit your application by Monday, July 14, 2025.
  2. Supervisor Approval Form: Your direct supervisor (or equivalent) must submit the completed form by Monday, July 14, 2025.
  3. Peer Reference Form: A completed reference form must be submitted by a peer no later than Monday, July 14, 2025. A peer is defined as a UTA colleague at a similar level who has worked closely with you and can speak to your collaboration, communication, and leadership abilities.
  4. Participate in an interview: Final selection will be based on an interview process.
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Program Design

Curriculum

The Leading People Credential offers twelve interactive learning sessions designed to support your transition into a supervisory role. The program focuses on building essential leadership skills, enhancing your resume, and preparing you for interviews.

Participants benefit from in-person sessions featuring expert guest speakers and engaging modules on topics such as:

  • Using leadership assessments to boost self-awarenes
  • Navigating the shift from individual contributor to supervisor
  • Developing key supervisory skills
  • Learning to navigate leadership challenges and pitfalls
  • Strengthening career development awareness
  • Creating a digital leadership portfolio 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Identify personal leadership strengths and development areas through self-assessment tools.
  • Apply Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership to your personal leadership development.
  • Utilize the Situational Leadership™ model through analyzing the Performance Readiness ™ Levels and demonstrating the appropriate coaching response.
  • Utilize effective communication techniques to guide 1:1 meetings, provide constructive feedback, delegate tasks, and navigate difficult conversations with direct reports.
  • Develop a standout resume, apply effective interview strategies, and create a digital leadership portfolio to showcase your qualifications and leadership potential.

 


Program Eligibility

To participate in the Leading People Credential, an employee must meet the following
requirements:

  • A full-time individual contributor with no full-time, benefits-eligible direct reports.
  • Have at least six months of service at UTA.
  • Exhibit emerging leadership aptitude.
  • Have a genuine interest in pursuing an entry-level supervisory role at UTA.

Participation

Employees who are interested in participating in the program should review the Leading People Credential Schedule found under the schedule tab and resolve any conflicts between work-related responsibilities and commitments with the program dates.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for graduation, participants must attend classes regularly, actively engage in discussions and activities, and complete all assigned tasks and inventories. Graduation also requires successful completion of a final project and achieving a minimum score of 80% on the end-of-program assessment. Participants who miss more than one session will not be eligible to graduate.

Schedule

*All sessions are on Wednesday from 9am to 12 noon

Session 1: Applying leadership assessments to improve communication and workplace
relationships.

  • Date: September 10, 2025

Session 2: Introduction to the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

  • Date: September 24, 2025

Session 3: Understanding Conflict Styles

  • Date: October 8, 2025

Session 4: Transition to Supervisor: The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, Part I

  • Date: October 22, 2025

Session 5: Transition to Supervisor: The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, Part II

  • Date: November 5, 2025

Session 6: Situational Leadership, Part I

  • Date: November 19, 2025

Session 7: Situational Leadership, Part II

  • Date: December 3, 2025

Session 8: Effective Communication Techniques, Part I

  • Date: December 10, 2025

Session 9: Effective Communication Techniques, Part II

  • Date: January 7, 2026

Session 10: Career Development, Part I

  • Date: January 21, 2026

Session 11: Career Development, Part II

  • Date: February 4, 2026

Session 12: Graduation and Digital Leadership Portfolio Presentations

  • Date: February 18, 2026
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