Manager Development

The University of Richmond fosters an environment of lifelong learning and professional development. Employees of the University have access to a wide variety of programs, courses, and learning events that contribute to personal career enrichment. Whether an employee chooses to complete a class online, attend an instructor led seminar over lunch, receive individual performance coaching, or pursue a degree, there is something to help each employee achieve their development goals.

The following programs are open to all University employees unless otherwise noted and you can register by clicking on the course date and time that works for your schedule.

Launching into Leadership

Have you recently taken on a new leadership role? Or are you looking to retool your leadership skills Launching into Leadership is a workshop series designed to give you the tools and confidence for your journey to becoming a successful leader.

This six-part, cohort-style program aims to provide participants with the basic skills and information to lead others in a formal supervisory role and build relationships with peers across the institution. If you're interested or you know someone who is, please email Ashelle Brown at abrown6@richmond.edu.

Fall Cohort begins September 18th.

U R Ready to Lead - New Manager Orientation

Designed for newly hired or promoted managers in their first year, this orientation will equip you with key skills and insights to lead at UR! Enroll in Workday.

Summer 2025
July 8 – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fall 2025
October 13 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Elevate: Manager Essentials

The Elevate: Manager Essentials Series is comprised of various topics covered in 60-minutes to foster collaboration, empower managers (new or seasoned), and provide a bit of upskilling across campus. Browse all the topics, choose to come to some or all and leave with tools to further conversation for yourself and your teams.

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