RISE Certificate Program

Join us for the Robins Integrated Skills Experience (RISE) program. Led by expert facilitators over a series of six sessions, participants will develop crucial skills and practical tools and techniques to transform leadership behavior through engaging activities and hands-on learning. RISE helps new and emerging leaders maximize effectiveness and increase contribution to build their capabilities in leading people and organizations.

Participants will receive two one-hour coaching sessions during their time in the program.

Who Should Attend?

  • Leaders and emerging leaders
  • Recently or soon-to-be promoted managers
  • Professionals who frequently interact with more senior executives in their firms
  • Those who occupy client-facing roles or who deal with vendors or suppliers
  • Team members looking to improve individual and collective performance 

What Will You Gain?

  • Practical leadership skills for the workplace of today and tomorrow
  • Increased confidence in your ability to communicate effectively in meetings and presentations
  • Tools to increase effectiveness in managing teams and relationships at work
  • Exposure to award-winning faculty
  • Access to a wider network of professionals

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Session 1 - Developing a Leadership Mindset (Instructor: Richard Coughlan)

  • Boosting Self-Awareness
  • Creating Accountable Cultures
  • Mastering Perspective-Taking 

Session 2 - Mastering Leadership Skills (Instructor: Karin Quinones)

  • Managing Your Time
  • Setting Goals/Determining Priorities
  • Delegating and Providing Performance Feedback

Session 3 - Leveraging Influence and Negotiation Skills (Instructor: Richard Coughlan)

  • Influencing Internal Stakeholders
  • Becoming a More Effective Negotiator
  • Working to Be a Trusted Advisor

Session 4 - Executive Presence (Instructor: Randy Raggio)

  • Understanding & Embodying Executive Presence
  • Understanding Communication Styles
  • Communicating Effectively

Session 5 - Leading High-Performance Teams (Instructor: Karin Quinones)

  • Establishing Expectations and Aligning Goals
  • Creating Cohesion and Commitment
  • Building Trust Through Constructive Conflict

Session 6 - Becoming a Strategic Thinker (Instructor: Doug Bosse)

  • Increasing Business Acumen
  • Making Strategic Decisions
  • Leading Strategy Implementation

Each session will be held from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Robins School of Business on the University of Richmond campus. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided. 

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration fee: $2,250

Participants will receive 3.0 CEUs upon completion of the program.

*This program is not eligible for tuition remission for UR employees.

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