Leadership Training Programs

Carlson School of Management | Executive Education

Elevate your leadership capabilities and develop new management skills with training from the top business experts from the University of Minnesota and beyond. 

Executive Education programs are focused learning experiences designed to meet the specific development needs of today's business leaders. Programs typically last two to five days and are ideal for individuals or teams who need to develop specific business acumen and/or leadership skills. Carlson Executive Education specializes in practical, actionable experiences that harness the expertise of the University of Minnesota to accelerate growth for individuals and their organizations.

UMN Supervisory and Leadership Development Programs

The Talent Strategy team provides leadership and supervisory development offerings to help leaders strengthen their self-awareness and thrive. Most services are free to participants across the system and represent the Office of Human Resources’ investment in our current and future leaders.

  • Leading on All Levels (LOAL) - Leading on All Levels is a virtual cohort offered two to three times annually. The program includes seven synchronous sessions and engagement with leadership content between sessions. Participants complete a leadership assessment. Coaches/consultants are available for consultation. Sessions focus on leadership discernment (beyond supervisory and positional), professional development, self-awareness of leadership styles, and various leadership skills, behaviors, and competencies. Participants interact with other leaders and resources through leadership panels and guest speakers. 

  • Customized Leadership Development and Assessment - The Talent Strategy Center of Expertise works with teams and individual leaders to develop programs and assessment services to support specific developmental goals and/or strategic priorities. The customized program begins with an intake process and assessment to ensure the delivery of an experience aligned with the team’s goals.

    Assessments effectively gather information about faculty and staff to help make plans for the future. Faculty and staff use developmental assessments as a feedback tool for personal development, gaining the self-awareness needed to lead effectively. We administer two assessments: 

    • Customized 360-degree assessment based on the specific U of M leadership Challenges
    • Hogan Assessment provides scientifically validated information about an individual’s strengths, performance risks, and core values.
  • External Leadership Consulting Services - The Talent Strategy Center of Expertise (TSCoE) has been building a group of external experts with experience working in higher education who can partner with colleges and units to retain top talent through leadership coaching and development.
  • College LEADS - The College LEADS program helps faculty build their leadership skills to address the University’s six unique leadership challenges. Faculty members participate in assessments, personal coaching, classroom sessions, online activities, and simulations. Participants will join a cohort of other faculty members in their college in person once a month for nine months.
  • Academic Department Leadership Program (ADLP) - ADLP promotes leadership development for 20 academic unit leaders across the University who are in their second to fourth years in a leadership role. This academic-year program includes monthly synchronous sessions on leadership topics, and includes panels, university resources, individual assessments, leadership coaching, and facilitated small group discussions. Participants focus on how to assess their department, build a positive culture, and collaboratively lead it toward innovation and inclusive excellence.

CWAMS Mid-Career Leadership Accelerator Program

Led by Program Director, Dr. Amanda Termuhlen, MD, ACC, the CWAMS Mid-Career Leadership Accelerator Program is a national initiative designed for recently promoted Associate Professors to build the skills, strategies, and networks needed to thrive in future healthcare leadership roles. This cohort-based program helps you navigate this transition through:

  • Targeted Leadership Building: Focused specifically on mid-career challenges.
  • Active Peer Coaching: Group coaching sessions offer accountability, diverse perspectives, and a safe, confidential space to solve real-world problems.
  • Strategic Career Mapping: Align your institutional influence with your personal professional goals.

Launching its second cohort in October 2026, the CWAMS Mid-Career Leadership Accelerator Program delivers maximum impact in just 19 total hours spaced over six months, with absolutely no outside homework or required reading. A blended format that pairs monthly interactive webinars with monthly facilitated peer group coaching, giving you both the executive insights and the confidential peer network you need to succeed.

Visit the program website for more information and registration instructions.