Leading from the Front: Essential Skills for Emerging Leaders
A dynamic, two-day leadership development program designed to equip new and aspiring leaders with the tools they need to succeed. Participants will master core leadership fundamentals, including communication, trust-building, and team motivation, while learning how to manage conflict and engage their teams effectively. Through interactive role-playing and real-world case studies, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to lead with confidence and purpose. This program empowers emerging leaders to unlock their full potential and drive team success from day one.
Program Details
Program Dates
May 20-21, 2025
Registration Deadline
May 6, 2025
Delivery Method
Two full days, on campus
Cost
$1,950 per participant
Promotions and Available Discounts
- Register for the program by April 22, 2025 and use code EARLYBIRD25LEAD to save $100.
- Discounts are available for Ohio State University employees, OSUWMC employees, Veterans, employees from non-profit organizations, and organizations who send 3 or more employees. For more information about discounts, please contact Meredith Conder at conder.11@osu.edu.
Prospective Participant Profile
This program is designed for new or aspiring leaders, supervisors, and team leads. This program is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and develop practical skills to manage teams effectively from the ground up.
Program Components
- Leadership styles and playing to personal strengths.
- Building trust, setting clear goals, and managing team dynamics.
- Talent development and management.
- Conflict resolution, delegation, and handling difficult conversations.
- Equip participants with leadership fundamentals to thrive in their role.
- Provide practical tools for managing and motivating teams.
- Foster personal growth through role-playing and real-world case study exercises.
- Strengthen leadership and communication skills.
- Gain confidence in managing teams and resolving conflicts.
- Develop actionable strategies for motivating and engaging team members.
- Cultivate stronger, more effective leaders.
- Improve team productivity and morale, and employee engagement through better leadership practices.
- Enhance overall performance by empowering leaders to drive team success.
What You Will Earn
Once you successfully complete the program, you will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. You may proudly display this certificate in your office or home to showcase your accomplishment. You may also add this certificate to the licenses and certifications section of your LinkedIn profile. This will allow you to showcase your newly acquired experience to your network and stand out in your field.
We also value your commitment to learning, and as a token of appreciation, we offer a 10% discount on future topic-based programs you wish to pursue through Executive Education at Fisher College of Business. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and we are proud to be a part of yours.
Program Faculty
Ty Shepfer is a Senior Lecturer of Management and Human Resources at the Max M. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. He is also the Director of the Honors Cohort Program and the Academic Director of the Master in Human Resource Management Program. He completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Labor and Human Resources at Ohio State. He also obtained a Certificate of Leadership from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business in 2019, a 14-month program.
Prior to returning to Ohio State in 2015, Ty worked at Royal Dutch Shell holding various strategic HR positions in Houston, Texas, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ty teaches Business Environment and Skills which is part of the core business curriculum at the Fisher College reaching almost 2,500 students each academic year. He also teaches HR Strategic Management, Compensation & Benefits, and two Leadership & Teamwork Courses. The Honors Cohort Program, of which Ty leads, is Fisher’s preeminent leadership development program.
Ty has served on the Fisher College's Alumni Board since 2009, is a board member for the nonprofit organization, GROW, and is an advisor to several organizations. He also provides executive coaching for select clients.
Ty won the Pace Setter Undergraduate Award for Teaching in 2017, The University Career Services Award in 2018 and was named as the Fisher College of Business Inaugural Engie-Axiom Teaching Fellow in 2019, a three-year appointment awarded to one faculty member in the Management & Human Resources department.
Ty is an avid runner and has completed eight marathons. He also enjoys biking, reading, food, and traveling to new places.
All cancellations and transfers must be received in writing. Submit your request via email to Jennie McAndrew at mcandrew.28@osu.edu with the name of the program, followed by “cancellation” or “transfer” in the subject line.
- Cancellations must be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the program in order to be eligible for a full refund.
- Cancellations must be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the first day of the program in order to be eligible for a 50% refund.
- Any cancellations made less than fourteen (14) days prior to the first day of the program will forfeit the registration fee.
- If you for any reason are unable to attend the program, please consider sending someone in your place. Participants can transfer their registration to someone else within their organization at no charge up to 24 hours before the first day of the program.
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