Prepare for the dynamic challenges facing the field with the NAFSA Management Development Program (MDP) - the most trusted and comprehensive management training program for international educators. Throughout the MDP, participants gain tools to help navigate performance management, manage change, and successfully advocate for their program or office's needs. The structure of the MDP is designed to maximize collaboration with the cohort and with seasoned trainers alike. The program touches on topics such as scanning your environment for potential changes and improvements, working with a supervisor by “managing up,” identifying potential connections and resources in other departments and organizations, and identifying strategies for managing underperforming employees and star employees.
Learning Objectives:
Anticipate and react to environmental factors.
Examine the impact of organizational culture on your IE program.
Discover your preferred management style and explore management styles available to leaders.
Apply a performance management model to programs and staff.
Develop a systematic approach to managing change.
Improve advocacy with stakeholders and decision-makers.
Exchange insights and strategies for balancing work and life.
