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Module 1 - Self Awareness, Emotional Intelligence
Thursday 26th September (9.30-17.00)
DCU People's leadership programme will give you a solid understanding of how you are perceived as a manager and leader in the context of your position in DCU.
The programme demonstrates the behaviours needed to create an environment where colleagues are inspired to bring their best to work and where teamwork and trust are strengthened to create a cohesive, positive and creative environment.
Multi-tiered in design, the programme helps colleagues develop into effective and visionary leaders capable of maximising team performance, driving long-term university success and navigating the challenges of a constantly changing environment.
This highly-practical programme, designed in collaboration with DCU colleagues and experts in leadership, runs from September '24 to May '25.
All colleagues leading and managing teams in DCU, regardless of whether you have previously completed leadership programmes inside or outside the university.
Increase your self-confidence and effectiveness
Understand your personal strengths and how to use them to deliver high performance
Master a range of leadership tools and techniques
Enhance your ability to handle difficult situations, influence others and build relationships
Understand change and how to navigate it
Thursday 26th September (9.30-17.00)
Thursday 7th November 2024 (9:30- 13:00)
Group 1- Tuesday 28th January 2025
Group 2- Wednesday 29th January 2025
Group 3- Thursday 30th January 2025
Full day (9:30- 17:00)
Tuesday 11th March 2025 (9:30- 17:00)
Group 1- Tuesday 8th April 2025
Group 2- Wednesday 9th April 2025
Group 3- Thursday 10th April 2025
(9:30- 13:00)
Tuesday 27th May 2025 (9:30- 13:00)
TBD
Work with peers from a variety of schools, departments and research centres to develop your leadership skills through shared experiences
Enjoy best-in-class learning experience with mixture of group sizes, action and peer learning, Insights work, role playing with actors and more
Access Resource Pools for each module
Have 1:1 coaching to help you achieve the most from the programme
Assessment Criteria
A limited number of places will be available for the 2024/2025 intake of Explore. To be eligible for the programme you must be an existing manager/leader within the University.
Places may be limited based on a number of factors including:
This will ensure the best possible learning experience for all colleagues.
Applying for EXPLORE
To apply for the programme, please complete this Application Form by <date>