Become a Great Leader

Dominican University of California's Leadership Academy will prepare you to become the best leader you can be.

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In an increasingly volatile and complex world, executives need to embrace the dynamic landscape and develop leadership competencies different from those that helped them succeed in the past.

Dominican’s Leadership Academy equips participants to meet these evolving demands, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to ascend to new professional heights.

Participants emerge from the program with a heightened sense of purpose and a clear understanding of the necessary steps to accomplish their objectives. They lead with greater confidence, adaptability, and effectiveness, contributing to both their personal growth and the success of their organizations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the role of a leader in today’s volatile and complex business environment
  • Develop the ability to create and foster organizational change
  • Learn how to lead through influence and persuasion
  • Acquire skills to maximize the performance of teams
  • Increase your capacity for leading through greater emotional intelligence
  • Gain coaching skills to improve performance and increase accountability

Who Should Attend

Mid- to senior-level professionals seeking to improve their ability to lead.

Program Schedule

The program consists of seven sessions, three (3) in-person at the Dominican campus and four (4) live online:

  • Wednesday, April 2, in-person, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    21st Century Leadership: What it Means to Be a Leader
    Strategic Planning: The Key to Sustained Organizational Performance
  • Wednesday, April 9, live online, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Emotional Intelligence for EPIC Leadership
  • Wednesday, April 16, live online, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Leading Organizational Change
  • Wednesday, April 23, in-person, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Creating High Performance Teams
    Cultivating Team Innovation
  • Wednesday, April 30, live online, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Improving Performance Through Accountability
  • Thursday, May 8, live online, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Coaching for Performance
  • Wednesday, May 14, in-person, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Managing Difficult Conversations & Conflict
    Building Organizational Culture

All in-person sessions will be held at Dominican University of California, Creekside Room, 100 Magnolia Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901

Fees 

Program fees are $3,300. Fees include tuition and course materials. For in-person sessions, breakfast and lunch are included.

Discounts
  • Early Bird Discount: 10% discount ($350) for registrations received before March 17, 2025.
  • Group Discount: 20% discount ($700) for 2 or more individuals from a single organization
  • Alumni Discount: 30% discount ($1,050) for Dominican University of California degree program alumni

Note: Only one discount may be applied per participant.

Registration Deadline

March 28, 2025. Participants are admitted on a rolling, space-available basis. Early applications are encouraged.

For any questions, please email ils@dominican.edu or call (415) 482-1918.