Humphrey Fellows Executive Leadership Program 20142015
Renewable Energy/Agriculture & Community Development
October 10, 2014
Dr. Kurt Kornbluth is Director of the UC Davis Program for International
Energy Technologies whose mission is to accelerate the development and
commercialization of low-cost, clean and efficient energy technologies in the
markets of developing countries. Interdisciplinary student teams work with
mentors and partners in Central America, Africa and India. The center
supports D-Lab and two graduate level courses covering these topics. This
session will include a hands-on lab and discussion about energy and the
linkages to agriculture and development.
Instructor: Kurt Kornbluth, Ph.D.
Building Resilience
December 5, 2014
Why are some people, as well as some organizations, more resilient than
others? In this course we’ll examine why some people and organizations are
more capable of handling setbacks and obstacles, failures and
disappointments, and learning from them to become stronger, more adaptive,
and higher performing as a result. We’ll also learn some simple practices that
can increase our individual, as well as organizational, resilience.
Instructor: Gene Crumley, M.Div.
Conflict Resolution
January 16, 2015
Discover collaborative methods and techniques for problem solving and conflict
resolution. Learn to find mutually agreeable solutions to challenging situations
between individuals and organizations so projects and programs can move
forward. Examine the differences among interests, issues, options and
proposals, and the ways in which effective individuals’ structure and guide
problem-solving processes to create acceptable results for all parties involved.
Instructor: Neil Bodine, J.D.
Humphrey Fellows Executive Leadership Program 20142015
Leading by Example
February 6, 2015
Good leadership takes strength of character and a firm commitment to do the
right thing, at the right time, for the right reason. This means doing what you
say, when you say it. When you’re in a leadership position, you have a
responsibility to your team. They look to you for guidance and strength; that’s
part of what being a leader is. And a big part of your responsibility is to lead
them with your own actions.
Instructor: Jeanie Hagen-Greene
Project Management & Leadership, Part I
February 13, 2015
Public or private sector, profit or non-profit, organizations of all sizes have
project work that requires a different kind of management practice than the
general management of day-to-day business operations. By 2016, $4 trillion is
projected to be at risk due to a lack of skilled project managers. Learn about
the significance and unique characteristics of project management from a
leadership perspective, including the fundamental impact that the “triple
constraints” of scope, schedule, and cost have on all project activities.
Examine the role and influence of project stakeholders and organizational
culture. Discover the top challenges to implementing project management
practices, and explore keys to the successful management and leadership of
any type of project, regardless of scope or industry.
Instructor: Joe Gee
Humphrey Fellows Executive Leadership Program 20142015
Collaborative Problem-Solving
February 20, 2015
Discover collaborative methods and techniques for problem solving and conflict
resolution. Learn to find mutually agreeable solutions to challenging situations
between individuals and organizations so projects and programs can move
forward. Examine the differences among interests, issues, options and
proposals, and the ways in which effective individuals’ structure and guide
problem-solving processes to create acceptable results for all parties involved.
Instructor: Neil Bodine, J.D.
Project Leadership, Part II
April 3, 2015
Public or private sector, profit or non-profit, organizations of all sizes have
project work that requires a different kind of management practice than the
general management of day-to-day business operations. By 2016, $4 trillion is
projected to be at risk due to a lack of skilled project managers. Learn about
the significance and unique characteristics of project management from a
leadership perspective, including the fundamental impact that the “triple
constraints” of scope, schedule, and cost have on all project activities.
Examine the role and influence of project stakeholders and organizational
culture. Discover the top challenges to implementing project management
practices, and explore keys to the successful management and leadership of
any type of project, regardless of scope or industry.
Instructor: Joe Gee