Leadership

Student leader

PhDs Who Excel in Leadership Apply Character to: 

Act with Integrity & Accountability

You navigate complex situations based on ethical principles being mindful of the impact of your decisions. You are accountable for your actions and decisions.  

Drive Innovation & Creativity

You take meaningful risks, seek out new challenges, and shake up the dynamics of your field. 

Strive for Sustainable Excellence

You recognize the character dimensions that underlie your leadership potential and commit to becoming an authentic and effective leader.

Manage Complex Projects 

You propose and deliver viable complex projects while applying project management skills and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Exercise Temperance

You handle high-pressure or challenging situations with composure and good judgement. 

Apply EDIAD Practices

You continually examine how your positionality influences your perspectives while deepening your sociocultural understanding to advance principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Decolonization in the workplace and community.

 

 

 

  


2024-2025 Schedule

Harnessing Generative-AI for Research (Part 1)

October 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET

Part 1 of this 2-day workshop will introduce Generative AI and the concept of GenAI-augmented research from two distinct perspectives - GenAI as an instrument and GenAI as a collaborator. The value versus risk of GenAI use in all stages of research and creative activity will be discussed.

Harnessing Generative-AI for Research (Part 2)

October 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET

Part 2 of this 2-day workshop will cover two case study activities - GenAI in ideation and GenAI in knowledge translation. Considerations for appropriate use and maintenance of agency as a researcher will be discussed. The workshop will conclude with a reflective evaluation activity and the development of a written personal statement on GenAI use in research and/or creative activity.

Cultivating Inclusive Leadership through Self-reflection and Action

March 17, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET

In this interactive workshop, offered in collaboration with Western's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, participants will explore the intersections of social identities, positionality, and leadership to deepen their understanding of how these influence personal and professional interactions. Through guided reflection and group discussions, participants will examine their own identities and the impact these have on their roles and decision-making processes.

Participants in this workshop will develop knowledge and skills related to acting with integrity & accountability, and applying EDIAD practices.

Project Management: Essential Elements

Dates TBD

Expand your skill set and gain the expertise, tools, and language necessary to navigate both academic and professional landscapes. This two-day program will help you effectively manage your current research project while acquiring the versatility to apply your project management skills across private, public, and non-profit sectors.