Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute serves as the cornerstone for all leadership development initiatives at UTRGV, providing a structured pathway for leaders at every level to grow and excel. Professional development opportunities are designed for managers and supervisors including aspiring supervisors to enhance existing skills and to develop best practices to promote excellence, effectiveness, and efficiencies.
Customized Learning Paths:
Self-paced and customized leadership development options.
Customized Solutions Upon Request:
Need a custom session, program, or an e-learn journey for your team? Submit a request here.
Leadership Coaching
Learn more about our coaching program and how to request a leadership coach.
UTRGV Leadership Competency Model:
The model creates a framework that outlines the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to be a successful leader at UTRGV. All leadership development is aligned with the competency model.
Leadership Coaching:
Learn more about our coaching program and how to request a leadership coach.
Advanced Leadership Academy
HR Essentials
Essential HR Leadership skills as a foundation.
Assessments
Available Assessments such as EQ-I 2.0, DISC, StrenghtFinder, 360s.
Foundational Leadership Training
Foundational development for aspiring and new leaders as well as refresher sessions for leaders of all levels.
Overview
Leadership Institute's structure:
- Steps Leading Up to the Building: The steps symbolize "Entry Points," representing various programs and offerings that introduce employees to progressive stages of leadership development, beginning with UTRGV’s Leadership Competency Model.
- Foundation (Base of the Building): This level represents the core competencies and initial assessments that support leaders in self-awareness and development. Here, HR Essentials ensures leaders understand key HR processes and policies, while assessments like EQ-i 2.0 and DISC help leaders recognize their strengths and areas for growth.
- Columns (Pillars of Leadership Development): Each column reflects a pillar of growth:
- Foundational Leadership Training: Provides initial leadership skills, with future offerings like the New Leader Academy.
- Senior/Advanced Leadership Development: Focuses on preparing leaders for strategic, high-level roles through programs like the Advanced Leadership Academy.
- Customized Learning Paths: Tailors development through consultation and custom content creation – self-paced and live.
- Mentorship: Cultivates leadership skills, fosters mentor-mentee relationships, and supports professional growth.
- Coaching @ UTRGV: Personalized leadership coaching sessions offer one-on-one growth and reflective practice.
- Entablature (Above the Columns): This section, called Integrated Development Pathways, illustrates how each leadership element complements the others, creating a cohesive framework for growth.
- Pediment (Triangle Top of the Building): Representing the Leadership Institute itself, this overarching section encompasses all facets of UTRGV’s leadership development.
We look forward to your interest and supporting you on your leadership journey!
Leadership Institute Components
Foundational Leadership Training
We are excited to announce upcoming leadership content designed specifically for new and emerging leaders at UTRGV. We are focusing on foundational leadership skills and strategies to help new leaders thrive in their roles. Below is a list of current and upcoming leadership resources:
- HR Essentials Leader Series - offered on a semester basis.
Join us for selected or all parts of this series. Register via the UTRGV training portal. Spring 2025 sessions are now available.
- E-Learn Leadership Resources (CAISY, Benchmarks, Journeys, Courses, Books)
- Leadership Competency Model Development Resources
- Leadership Coaching
- Leadership Mentoring Program (Next cohort starting Spring 2025)
- Self-paced Leadership Essential Series (coming later in 2025)
- Customized Training Request Form
- Supervisor Toolkit
Advanced Leadership Development
- Advanced Leadership Academy
A key leadership development offering designed to empower and further develop leaders across our university. This new program builds on the previously offered Supervisor Excellence Series, now offering an enhanced and more comprehensive leadership development experience designed to meet the evolving needs of our more experienced leaders.
The Advanced Leadership Academy is a 6-month in-person cohort program that will help participants develop critical leadership skills, connect with UTRGV senior leaders, and learn from subject matter experts. The program focuses on UTRGV’s Leadership Competency Model and covers the core areas of Leads Self, Leads Others, and Delivers Results.
- Customized advanced leadership development programming
Leadership Mentoring - MentoringU
In Spring 2024, we launched Mentoring U, a 6-month leadership mentoring program bringing together 27 mentor-mentee pairs to strengthen UTRGV’s leadership pipeline. Each mentee is matched with a seasoned leader from across the university, offering guidance, insights, and real-world strategies.
Our second cohort will start in April 2025. Be on the lookout for a call for mentors and mentees soon.
Leadership Coaching
Assessments
We currently offer and help facilitate the following assessments*:
- EQ-i 2.0: Measures emotional intelligence competencies to support personal and leadership development. Available with focuses on Executive Leadership, Higher Education, Workplace, and Student.
- DISC Personality Profile: Assesses behavioral styles to enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity.
- E-Colors Personality Profile: Identifies individual personality tendencies to improve self-awareness, communication, teamwork, and decision-making.
- Leadership Style Inventory: Identifies leadership tendencies and provides actionable insights for growth.
- StrengthsFinder: Helps individuals and teams discover and leverage their top strengths.
We also offer flexible options for designing custom assessments in-house tailored to the organization's/department's specific needs. Examples include: climate pulse surveys, team performance diagnostics, change readiness assessments, development needs assessments (identifying specific opportunities for growth and improvement within your team).
Interested to offer an assessment not listed here? Please email us so we can better understand your needs and provide approriate guidance. We are constantly adding new assessments and certifications and are looking forward to your feedback on additional assessments that would supplement and enhance our current offerings.
*While we don't charge for our internal HR OD&T services and training offerings, some assessments may come at an additional cost to requesting departmens. Please reach out to us for more information.
Series Testimonial
MentoringU
“When I joined this program, I didn’t anticipate the profound impact it would have on my journey (through monthly meetings). I’ve experienced a remarkable positive shift in my personality and professional approach.”
Advanced Leadership Academy
“ I appreciated the engagement and insight. Although I have 10 years of professional experience, I am fairly new to leadership. This is an incredible experience suited for all levels of supervision, looking forward to the next modules!”
Advanced Leadership Academy
“It was great! Loved interacting with other leaders at UTRGV. Enjoyed their comments and reflections.”
Facilitator Bootcamp
“Overall, one of the best trainings I have attended by the OD team!”
Facilitator Bootcamp
“Many thanks for designing and delivering such a complete training! The skills learned will enable us to make a stronger impact through each training, meeting, workshops, and event we facilitate within UTRGV and in the communities we serve.”
Leading Effective Meetings
“This was such a great presentation. It was really informative and I definitely learned some great techniques on how to better approach meetings and things to consider before scheduling one.”
Advanced Leadership Development
“Another great training session! It was not only insightful but also practical and interactive. The content was delivered in a way that kept us engaged, and I’m definitely going to apply what I’ve learned moving forward. Thank you for a great experience!”
MentoringU
“When I joined this program, I didn’t anticipate the profound impact it would have on my journey (through monthly meeting). I’ve experienced a remarkable positive shift in my personality and professional approach.”
Advanced Leadership Development
“The interactive simulations were amazing. Our team was still talking about it afterwards.”
MentoringU
“Thank you to the OD Team for creating this program. I hope that it is continued, and I think it's a wonderful way to build relationships and network with other people.”
Need help?
Contact the Office of Human Resources
Organizational Development & Training
Phone: (E) 956-665-2451
Phone: (B) 956-882-8205
Email: OrgDevelopment@utrgv.edu
Email: employeetraining1@utrgv.edu
Upcoming
Call for Mentors & Mentees opening Feb 2025 (MentoringU)
HR Essentials Leader Series starting Feb 2025.
Leadership Coaching now available!