Designed with emerging leaders in mind, our Leadership Essentials Series offers valuable learning experiences for early career faculty beginning their leadership journey.
Providing Effective Feedback:
Leadership Strategies for Growth and Development
Effective feedback is a cornerstone of successful leadership and a vital tool for fostering growth, improving performance, and building trust in academic environments. This interactive workshop is designed to help you master the art of giving constructive, actionable, and supportive feedback. Explore frameworks for delivering feedback, learn strategies to navigate challenging feedback conversations, and practice techniques for tailoring feedback to different contexts and individuals.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the role and impact of effective feedback in leadership, team development, and organizational culture.
- Differentiate between types of feedback (e.g., positive, constructive, developmental) and determine when each is appropriate.
- Apply structured feedback frameworks, such as IDEA (Identify-Describe-Encourage-Action) or DESC (Describe-Express-Specify-Consequences), to deliver clear and actionable messages.
- Navigate challenging feedback conversations with professionalism, empathy, and confidence.
- Tailor feedback approaches to address diverse communication styles, cultural contexts, and individual needs.
This workshop is designed for faculty leaders who aim to enhance their feedback delivery skills to build stronger teams, improve performance, encourage continuous improvement, and strengthen relationships within their teams.
Program Details:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Virtual Workshop
Led by Steve Taff, PhD, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA, Assistant Dean for Faculty Leadership Development
About the Leadership Essentials Series
Are you ready to enhance your leadership skills and make a lasting impact in your role? Join us for Leadership Essentials, a series of dynamic faculty leadership development workshops designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to lead effectively in today’s academic environment.
In this interactive series, you’ll explore core leadership principles, sharpen self-awareness, and gain practical insights for authentically leading yourself and your teams.
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