Leadership is an essential competency expected by all employers and held in high acclaim. Institutions of higher education, corporations, agencies, professional organizations, and other employers are actively seeking advanced degree holders with strong, demonstrable leadership and management skills. However, the development of leadership is often neglected by most graduate students as they face the many challenges of graduate school. The goal of the Leadership Summit is to rectify this problem and empower students to take a proactive approach to their leadership development so that they may make a difference in the classroom, community, university, and in the world.
The Leadership Summit is an intensive leadership conference held annually here at MSU in the fall. At the Summit, students have the chance to learn about leadership from proven leaders in a wide range of professional fields including higher education, government and business. Graduate students will learn how to develop and apply their leadership skills, knowledge, and abilities to all areas of their life. The Summit also provides students an introduction to the Leadership Institute and its philosphies, as well as other leadership opportunities within and external to the Graduate School.
Topics covered at past Summits include:
- The ability to inspire action in others
- Skills such as conflict resolution, supervision, and project management
- The ability to create and follow you own personal leadership action plan
- Social and emotional intelligence
- Leading in context
- Information about how to get involved in campus and community organizations immediately
A few moments from past Leadership Summits
Dr. Matt Helm, previous Director of Graduate Student Life & Wellness, presenting at the Leadership Summit
Leadership panel in discussion
