Leadership is a skill for any role, not just supervisors or managers.
In this 5-week leadership intensive, you will gain the tools to become a more effective leader, improve your communication, manage conflict successfully, and lead a team with confidence.
Any employee looking to improve their interpersonal skills to become more effective in the workplace will benefit from ULead. ULead is the ideal program for employees interested in developing their leadership skills as part of their career path. ULead is available to all UNM employees as part of your UNM Benefits.
The ULead program is an immersive in person experience, culminating in a final group project presentation. Your cohort will meet twice per week to focus on a range of topics including:
September 29 - October 29
| Date | Time | Delivery Method |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Sept. 29 | 8:30 to Noon | 1 to 4:00 p.m. | In-Person |
| Thursday | Oct. 01 | 8:30 to Noon | 1 to 4:00 p.m. | In-Person |
| Tuesday | Oct. 06 | 8:30 to Noon | 1 to 4:00 p.m. | In-Person |
| Thursday | Oct. 08 | 8:30 to Noon | 1 to 4:00 p.m. | In-Person |
| Tuesday | Oct. 13 | 8:30 to Noon | 1 to 4:00 p.m. | In-Person |
| Thursday | Oct. 15 | 8:30 to Noon | 1 to 4:00 p.m. | In-Person |
| Tuesday | Oct. 20 | 8:30 to Noon | 1 to 4:00 p.m. | In-Person |
| Thursday | Oct. 22 | 8:30 to Noon | 1 to 4:00 p.m. | In-Person OR Virtual (Presentation Work Day) |
| Tuesday | Oct. 27 | 8:30 to Noon | 1 to 4:00 p.m. | In-Person OR Virtual (Presentation Work Day) |
| Thursday | Oct. 29 | 8:30 to Noon | 1 to 4:00 p.m. | In-Person (Presentation Day) |
Attendance is mandatory for all 10 sessions in order to receive your certificate of completion and digital badge.
Complete the ULead Application Form and we will contact you with next steps. Course size is limited, so apply as soon as possible. Deadline for the Fall 2026 application is September 18th. Applications received after the deadline will be accommodated based on capacity.
Things to consider before applying:
Questions? Contact our team at talentdev@unm.edu.
"My expectations were met and exceeded. I found everything we covered very valuable and helpful. I am not currently a leader/supervisor, but I feel well prepared for when I get to that point in my career."
"ULead helped enhance my project management skills as well as to be more aware of communication styles I am working with."
"Although the whole course was beneficial, the group project at the end of the course was extremely helpful in tying everything we learned together."
"A great learning experience. The final presentation was awesome to use what we learned and being a part of the team to get things done and when something did not go as planned, we had a backup plan. It was great to work and hear other supervisors on their opinions and knowledge of what works and what doesn't and what needs to be readjusted."
"I loved the whole program I thought it was very valuable to interact with others as a manager or peer."
"Thank you so much for everything that was taught to me! I have been here for 16 years and have always wanted to take this program finally have and wasn't disappointed! It was everything I thought it would be and everything anyone I have known that has taken it said it would be."
