The 6 Critical Practices of Leading a Team

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The role of a leader has always been tough and today’s realities make the role even tougher. People skills typically account for 80 percent of success in this role. Yet many people are promoted because of their technical capabilities. Both new and experienced first-level leaders can struggle when it comes to excelling at leading teams in today’s workplace.

This course equips first-level leaders with the essential skills and tools to get work done with and through other people.   Participants will learn to:

  • Develop a leaders’ mindset
  • Engage team members
  • Set the team up for success
  • Create a culture of feedback
  • Lead the team through change
  • Manage their time and energy

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Dates Thursday, November 20, 2025
     OR   February 4, 2026
Time:  8:30 am - 4:30pm   8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: HR Training Room - Expressway Tower #208   HR Training Room - Expressway Tower Room #208
Facilitator:    Mary Stall, Organizational Effectiveness   Mary Stall, Organizational Effectiveness


This workshop counts toward one elective for .

Enroll Now via >Employee Self Service, Learning and Development>Request Training Enrollment.  Enter Course Code "HR6CP".

Expressway Tower Parking Information:

Visitors to Expressway Tower may park in any undesignated parking spot surrounding the buildind.  Additional parking is available in the AUP lots W1, W2, W3 to the north of Expressway Tower as designated on this map: Campus Parking Map 25-26