Leadership Programs

Our programs provide a pathway for employees who aspire to become supervisors or are currently in leadership roles and wish to enhance their leadership skills. 

A self-paced, semester-long training for employees aspiring to become supervisors with no prior supervisory experience and those with limited experience. Our goal is to provide a foundational knowledge of ASU for aspiring supervisors to prepare them for promotion. 

The ESP program combines an online curriculum and one in-person capstone at the end of each academic semester. This program provides all the required learning materials and tools. We offer ESP cohorts in the Spring and Fall. 

Eligibility 

Any full-time ASU employee who has been working at the university for at least one year can apply. If selected, participation in this training is $100 per person, paid for by their department.

An in-person multi-day learning experience for new and current supervisors of staff and students at ASU. SDP allows participants to learn and practice the skills needed to develop an effective team, manage optimal performance and maintain a positive work culture committed to excellence, access and impact. 

Participants attend six in-person sessions at the Tempe campus. We offer SDP cohorts each spring, summer and fall. 

Eligibility 

We encourage everyone to apply but give preference to those currently supervising full-time staff. The program fee is $750, which covers materials, supplies and lunches and is paid for by the department. 

A nine-month program that facilitates leadership growth by providing organizational knowledge, skills and personal awareness while building a strong network of peers across the university. The Mastering Leadership program is an exclusive leadership development program designed for those committed to helping lead ASU into the future in three key areas: 

• Leading at ASU. 
• Leading others. 
• Leading yourself. 

Each cohort attends a monthly in-person workshop focused on ASU's Nine Leadership Dimensions and completes required work outside of each class. Mastering Leadership cohorts run from February through December each year. 

Eligibility 

This program is highly selective. Ideal candidates are mid-career, have at least five years of experience supervising full-time staff and are nominated or endorsed by the Vice President or Dean of their college, department or unit. 

If selected, participation in this program is $2,500 per person, paid for by the department.

ASU offers six leadership programs to prepare leaders who can advance our institution’s mission and goals. The programs are based on nine dimensions in our leadership guide intended to inspire and provoke thinking, conversations and action. 

Employees in leadership roles or those who lead without titles or positions are encouraged to participate in these programs.