Organizational Perspectives and Leadership (OPAL) creates a community of practice where open dialogue and skill-building strengthen the University’s abilities to meet its goals.
Working on a college campus is a rewarding, challenging and sometimes complicated job. Mid-level staff leaders help create engaging workplace cultures where day-to-day operations and the strategic orientation of the University and divisions come to life. No matter our role, we are part of an interconnected web of faculty, staff, students, alumni/alumnae, community members and state/local or corporate partners.
OPAL is designed to help support your work as a leader on our campus, with focuses on self-development, as well as team and organizational leadership.
Participating in OPAL
If you are interested in OPAL, please complete the . We will retain your information and contact you when we begin registering participants.
Program Goals
The goals of the program are as follows:
Through an in-person, campus-based cohort, facilitate relationship-building and dialogue between leaders.
Provide exposure to advanced management principles and opportunities for skill-building.
Increase self-awareness around personal strengths and self-management.
Build capacity to lead from within the organizations, following the UM System leadership competency model.
Cost
OPAL is provided by the 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ System Office of Human Resources, with no cost to participants.
Questions
For questions about OPAL, submit a request through .