Managers and supervisors at UNM play a pivotal role in advancing UNM’s mission and strategic objectives. By fostering employee engagement, development, and retention, they contribute significantly to maintaining a happy and sustainable workforce at UNM.
While assuming a supervisory role offers numerous advantages and growth opportunities, it also presents distinct challenges. Success in this role necessitates a comprehensive understanding of UNM policies, procedures, and effective people management practices.
Through participation in the Lobo Leadership Academy, managers will collaborate with a cohort of peers in similar roles to acquire essential knowledge for achieving success as a supervisor at UNM. This intensive four-week training program covers in-depth exploration of UNM policies and procedures, alongside critical leadership competencies aimed at positioning both managers and their teams for excellence.
The Lobo Leadership Academy will concentrate on critical UNM policies and procedures alongside leadership competencies, often termed "soft skills" despite their substantial impact. These competencies are designed to foster team growth, enhance employee engagement, and bolster personal effectiveness. Explore the 15 identified Leadership Competencies you will develop through the Lobo Leadership Academy.
Course Highlights:
*Gallup State of the Manager: Analytics and Advice for Leaders.
Lobo Leadership Academy is required for all new staff managers and supervisors with at least one staff direct report. Human Resources will contact you if you are required to attend. Attendance at in-person sessions is mandatory and if you become a new manager at UNM, you will automatically be invited to the course and will receive an email invite prior to the course date.
Human Resources will contact you if you are required to attend. If you are interested in taking the Lobo Leadership Academy for a career ladder, as a refresher, or are required by HR, sign up on our wait list here.
If you are interested in taking the Lobo Leadership Academy for a career ladder, as a refresher, or are have been advised by HR to attend, please contact EOD.
If you previously attended Employee Life Cycle, you are encouraged to attend the Lobo Leadership Academy. Managers should retake the required training every 2-3 years to stay up to date on process changes, new policies, and best practices.
Did You Know?
Leaders are responsible for
70%
of team engagement?*
The Lobo Leadership Academy will be conducted every other month beginning September 2024. The training spans four weeks and utilizes a hybrid format comprised of online modules and in-person sessions. Participants should allocate approximately 5 hours per week to complete the course.
The online modules are divided into four sections. Participants can complete these modules at their own pace throughout the week, with each module ranging from 20 minutes to one hour in length. The total time expected for online module completion is approximately 2.5 hours per week.
Each week there will be scheduled in-person session aligned with the topics covered in the online module where we will cover practical application of the material. These sessions will occur once a week and last approximately 2.5 hours each. Specific dates and times for the in-person sessions will be communicated prior to the course start date.
Review the agenda below for more information on the content of each unit and the topics covered.
| Unit | Description | Timing | Unit Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Leadership Essentials |
Introduction to HR, Leadership foundations, Employee engagement | In-Person: 2.5 Hours | |
| Unit 2: Effective Talent Management |
Hiring, Remote work, ADA |
In-Person: 2.5 Hours Module: 2.5 Hours |
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| Unit 3: Absence and Compensation Essentials |
Absence Management, Compensation |
In-Person: 2.5 Hours Module: 2.5 Hours |
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| Unit 4: Integrating Performance, Relations, and Compliance |
Performance Management, Labor and Employee Relations, CEEO |
In-Person: 2.5 Hours Module: 2.5 Hours |
Lobo Leadership Academy is a collaboration of expertise within Human Resources and key partners across the University. The following list of departments have content that is covered in this training. If you have further questions or would like to learn more about these areas, please visit their websites or reach out to the contact emails below:
| Department | Website | |
|---|---|---|
| HR Absence Management | absence@unm.edu | https://hr.unm.edu/benefits |
| HR Client Services | clientsv@unm.edu | https://hr.unm.edu/client-services |
| Compliance, Ethics & Equal Opportunity | ceeo@unm.edu | https://ceeo.unm.edu |
| HR Compensation | comp@unm.edu | https://hr.unm.edu/compensation |
| HR Engagement & Organizational Development | eod@unm.edu | https://hr.unm.edu/eod |
| HR Labor & Employee Relations | LER@unm.edu | https://hr.unm.edu/employee-labor-relations |
If you participated in the Lobo Leadership Academy and want to continue building your leadership skills, Engagement & Organizational Development offers courses and professional development free as part of your UNM benefits. Contacted EOD for access and registration for these trainings. Suggested courses are listed below:
Recommended Additional Trainings
The Lobo Leadership Academy features online modules that were developed in partnership with Human Resources and key UNM partners that were best suited to provide expertise in their respective areas. Experts in Human Resources will be on hand in the live in-person sessions to help you apply the knowledge you gain throughout this training.
Attendance at the Lobo Leadership Academy is mandatory for all staff managers and supervisors whose positions include at least one staff direct report. In-person session attendance is also required.
The primary focus of the Lobo Leadership Academy is on training UNM managers and supervisors. While individuals aspiring to leadership roles can participate, please note that our program is specifically designed for current managers and supervisors. You are welcome to join our waitlist, and we will do our best to accommodate you in the next available session. Additionally, we encourage you to explore other leadership development opportunities such as the ULead program or our self-directed Career Pathways at UNM.
Yes. Please contact us so we may add you to the waitlist.
The Lobo Leadership Academy offers a hybrid program featuring both online self-directed modules and live, in-person sessions. While participation in live sessions is currently limited to in-person attendance, you can take advantage of the online modules virtually. In-person sessions provide opportunities to network with other emerging managers and foster mutual learning.
If you work at a branch campus, you can access the self-directed online modules. For information regarding options for attending in-person sessions at a branch campus, please contact EOD@unm.edu.
If you are required to attend Lobo Leadership Academy, you will receive direct communication from HR and we will automatically enroll you. However, we welcome you to contact us if you have any questions or issues regarding your attendance.
We understand that emergencies can happen. If you know in advance that you cannot attend all in-person sessions, please contact us to arrange attendance at another session. In case of an emergency, please notify the instructor of the in-person session as soon as possible to discuss next steps.
Your self-directed online modules will be accessible through Learning Central. Detailed instructions will be provided upon enrollment in the course. Materials required for the in-person sessions will be provided during those sessions.
Please contact EOD at eod@unm.edu for any questions or concerns.
