Next Level Women's Leadership Certificate
Designed exclusively for rising female leaders.
March 8 - June 6, 2024
Next Level is a program that aims to equip women with the essential leadership and strategic competencies needed to excel in their organization and rise to the challenges of the next level. With a focus on relationships, this immersive series will equip women with informative coaching, intentional development and networking opportunities to help them grow and develop as leaders.
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Benefits of Participating in Next Level
Organizational Impact
- Invest in the rising female leaders at your organization to promote a positive brand image and foster a culture of inclusion and continuing education.
- Participants will connect with other female leaders from diverse industries, fostering valuable professional networks that can benefit your company through potential partnerships and collaboration about best practices.
- Pour into your employees' professional growth to enhance job satisfaction and employee engagement, which builds high-performing teams and strong cultures.
- Develop well-rounded leaders through practical skills in personal branding, negotiations, strategic thinking, well-being and effective communication skills.
- Enhance managerial skills and increase employee confidence through activities involving feedback, self-discovery and reflection.
Individual Impact
- Gain a competitive edge by developing the skills and confidence necessary to pursue leadership roles within your organization.
- Connect with other ambitious and driven women, expand your professional networks and open doors for ongoing collaborations.
- Demonstrate your commitment to growth and leadership development.
- Set clear and impactful leadership goals to provide a clear road map to long-lasting growth.
- Acquire practical tools and strategies to make more informed and effective decisions.
- Develop a strong leadership presence by refining your skills in the areas of public speaking, executive presence and influence, and personal brand, as well as effectively positioning yourself as a leader in your field or industry.
Topics
YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE
- Mindful Leadership
- Ethical Leadership
- Providing difficult feedback and performance evaluations
- Culinary Collaborations
YOUR BEST SELF
- Work and Life: Blended Identities
- Emotional Intelligence
- Personal Brand
YOUR STRATEGIC LENS
- Strategic decision making
- Project Management
- Financial Acumen
- Persuasive Communication
- Negotiations in the workplace
Agendas and Information
- Program Information
Audience
Female leaders who have been in their management role for 2-5 years or someone in which your organization sees potential and wants to invest in their personal and professional development.
Mission
Inspire women from all industries to come together for one purpose: rise to the Next Level.
Key Takeaways
Participants will gain transformational leadership skills, strategic perspective, financial acumen and a certificate of completion reflecting their commitment to self-investment and career growth.
Program Dates
Friday, March 8, 2024: Virtual Orientation – 1 hour
Wednesday, March 13, 2024: Women’s Business Leadership Conference in Tulsa
Four immersive day-long sessions ending by 4:30 p.m.:
Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Stillwater
Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Oklahoma City
Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Tulsa
Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Oklahoma City
Closing Session in Stillwater:
Wednesday June 5, 2024, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Registration Includes
Meals listed on the agenda
Refreshments
Participant gifts
Hotel stay at The Atherton Hotel for the night of June 5, 2024 (parking included)
Certificates and certificate holders
Session booklet
Leadership assessment
Instruction
Materials
- Agenda - Orientation
Friday, March 8, 2024: Virtual Orientation Time Session 9-10:30 a.m. Icebreaker, Introductions, Program Overview - Agenda - Sessions
Thursday, March 28, 2024: Social 174, Stillwater Time Session 8-8:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:45-9 a.m. Ice breaker 9-11 a.m. LinkedIn Top 10 Profile "must-haves" for Leaders - Kari Mirabal, keynote speaker, JuMar Services 11-11:30 a.m. Debrief 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch 12:30-3:30 p.m. The science of making smart, strategic decisions - Dr. Jeanine Porck, associate professor, Department of Management at Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University 3:30-4 p.m. Debrief 4 p.m. Dismissal 4-5 p.m. Optional Charcuterie Board Making Workshop at Social 174 Thursday, April 11, 2024: Hamm Institute, Oklahoma City Time Session 8:30-9 a.m. Headshots and Breakfast 9 a.m.-Noon Developing as a Self-Aware Leader - Dr. Abbey Davis, assistant professor of professional practice, Eastin Fellow, and director of the OSU Center for the Future of Work Noon-1 p.m. Breaking the Chains: One Person or Company at a Time - Miriam McGaugh, assistant professor of professional practice, Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University 1-4 p.m. Practicing Mindful Leadership - Dr. Abbey Davis, assistant professor of professional practice, Eastin Fellow, and director of the OSU Center for the Future of Work 4-4:30 p.m. Debrief 4:30 p.m. Dismissal Thursday, April 25, 2024: TBD, Tulsa 8:30-9 a.m. Breakfast 9 .am.-Noon Project Management for the Next Level Leader - Stephanie Royce, director of executive doctoral programs and assistant professor of practice, Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University Noon-1 p.m. Lunch 1-3 p.m. Performance Evaluations and Difficult Feedback - Lindsey Greco, associate professor, Department of Management at OSU Spears School of Business 3-4 p.m. Debrief 4 p.m. Dismissal 4-5 p.m. Optional Social at Amerian Solera Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Hamm Institute, Oklahoma City Time Session 8:30-9 a.m. Breakfast 9 a.m.-Noon Negotiations in the Workplace - Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski, associate professor of professional practice, OSU Spears School of Business Noon-1 p.m. Lunch 1-3 p.m. Persuasive Communication for Leaders - Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski, associate professor of professional practice, OSU Spears School of Business 3-4 p.m. Implementation work/Debrief 4-5 p.m. Optional Social at Amerian Solera - Agenda - Closing Sessions
Wednesday, June 5, 2024: Spears School of Business, OSU Stillwater Time Session 8:30-9 .am. Breakfast 9 a.m.-Noon Developing Financial Acumen - Angela Spencer, Alyssa Vowell, Rachel Cox, Rachel Dominick, and Angela Baker, faculty members in the School of Accounting at the OSU Spears School of Business Noon-1 p.m. Lunch 1-3:15 p.m. The Intersections of Work and Life: Blended Identities - Dr. Alexis Smith Washington, OSU Spears School of Business 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cooking Connections: Team Building Through Culinary Arts - Ashley Peterson, CEPC, Manager of Food and Beverage, Event Planner, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University, Mark Cochran, executive chef, assistant professor of professional practice, OSU Spears School of Business 5:30-8 p.m. Dinner and Debrief with Dr. Alexis Smith Washington 8 p.m. Dismissal Thursday, June 6, 2024: Spears School of Business, OSU Stillwater Time Session 6-7 a.m. Optional Morning Exercise 8:30-9 a.m. Breakfast 9 a.m.-Noon Ethical Leadership: Trends, Challenges and Managing for a Culture of Success - Jennifer Coonce, assistant professor of professional practice, OSU Spears School of Business Noon-1 p.m. Lunch 1-4 p.m. Tour the Ray and Linda Booker OSU Flight Center Tour and participate in flight simulator 4 p.m. Dismissal - PoliciesReview the CFW program policies. All programs presented by the Center for the Future of Work are subject to these policies.