Certificate of Leadership Excellence

Participants complete 8 days of learning within a two-year period by selecting from Fisher's topic-based programs. Part of this requirement must include one of the following leadership programs: 

• Management Skills for Emerging Leaders
• Communicating Across Generations
• Mastering Leadership and Negotiation

The remaining six days of learning can be any combination of topic-based programs taken in any order. 

Upon completion of the required topic-based programs, participants will complete a Capstone Change Initiative project that will incorporate everything they have learned and solve a specific business problem. The project will include two hours of professional coaching to guide participants through the process of synthesizing their learning and completing their project. 

As a participant in the COLE program, you will engage in coaching sessions with a reflection coach to produce a change initiative plan that applies what you have learned in the 4 programs you chose as a part of your Certificate of Leadership Excellence. 

Coaching session breakdown: 

• 20-30 minutes of reflection before each meeting with the coach to reflect on how you could apply what you've learned in each program
• 30 minutes one-on-one time with your coach between each program you complete as a part of the Certificate
• Submit a 2-3 page Change Initiative Plan within 30 days of completing your last program. Cite use of skills/knowledge you learned in the Fisher programs to implement your plan.
• Follow-up with a member of the Fisher College of Business team 60-90 days after completion to the Certificate to discuss opportunities to use your new skills/knowledge. 

Coaching sessions will help you: 

• Reflect on how to apply key learnings from the professional development programs you've taken through Executive Education within your organization, team, community, etc.
• Develop strategies to impact specific challenges or initiatives.
• Create, communicate, and implement a Change Initiative Plan for your team, organization, community, etc.
• Challenge yourself to support other leaders with what you've learned. 

Value of having a coach: 

1. Self-Awareness: Participants gain a deeper understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and learning experiences which will help them make more informed decisions in their professional lives.
2. Strategic Thinking: Coaching encourages individuals to think critically about how to apply their insights to real-world situations, fostering a more strategic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
3. Collaboration: Participants often recognize the importance of collaboration and how sharing insights and knowledge can enhance team dynamics and support colleagues in their growth.
4. Personal Growth: Engaging with a reflection coach inspires a commitment to continuous learning and personal development, encouraging individuals to take proactive steps toward their goals and aspirations.