Curriculum
MavsManager Foundations is an in-person action-learning experience that allows participants to explore and apply concepts in a cohort format.
Over the course of the program, participants will complete a total of 10 instructor-led sessions through group discussions, role-playing, and other activities. Each program will include no more than 30 leaders per cohort.
Learning Objectives
- Discover strategies to foster team alignment and trust.
- Implement the Situational Leadership Model by recognizing the Performance Readiness continuum and adjusting your leadership style to suit individual and team performance.
- Enhance your conflict resolution skills by completing the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode assessment and practicing resolution techniques through scenario-based exercises.
- Acquire practical skills to effectively coach individuals across various levels of performance scenarios.
- Developing team talent through best practices in hiring, compensation, recruitment, and employee relations.
- Address federal/state employment laws and UTA-specific policies in management to minimize liability.
- Explore the dynamics of team engagement and effectively managing a multi-generational workforce.
Program Eligibility
To participate in the MavsManager Foundations Program, an employee must meet the following requirements:
- Be a full-time leader in a formal supervisory role with multiple full-time benefits-eligible direct reports.
- Be a supervisor who has 1-2 years of prior management experience.
- Complete the MavsManager Foundations Program Application by Monday, September 29, 2025, at 5pm.
- The applicant's supervisor must submit the Supervisor Approval Form by Monday, September 29, 2025, at 5pm. The completion of the Supervisor Approval Form is necessary for your application to be considered.
Participation Attendance Guidelines
Participants are expected to attend classes regularly. Each session, including the kick-off, is approximately three hours long, resulting in a total program length of approximately 30 hours.
Employees who are interested in completing the program should review the MavsManager Foundations Program Schedule to ensure full participation during the scheduled sessions.
Graduation Requirements
Program participants are eligible for graduation by attending classes regularly, participating in class discussions and activities, and completing assigned tasks and inventories. Participants who miss more than one session will not be eligible to graduate from the program
MavsManager Foundations Program Schedule
All class are from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 1: Cohort Overview | Team Foundations – October 14, 2025
Session 2: Leading a Cohesive Team – October 28, 2025
Session 3: Situational Leadership Part I – November 4, 2025
Session 4: Situational Leadership Part II – November 11, 2025
Session 5: Team Conflict & Successful Conflict Conversations (TKI) – November 18, 2025
Session 6: Managing Within the Law – December 2, 2025
Session 7: Coaching for Higher Performance – January 13, 2026
Session 8: Best Practices for Hiring – January 20, 2026
Session 9: Graduation – January 27, 2026
