Applicants must meet the below criteria to be considered for Lead Sooner:
- 2022 performance review must be at the "MEETS EXPECTATIONS" or higher level AND must be on file with the Office of Human Resources
- OU staff members who have been with the university for a minimum of one year
- Held a leadership position at OU for at least one year
- Direct supervisor of a staff or student employee(s), be a team lead, or program manager
Thursday, September 7th Welcome Session (Norman/Memorial Union) (9:00 – Noon)
Thursday, September 21st Team Challenge Day (OAR/Edmond) (9:00 – 3:00)
Thursday, October 12th Self-Awareness; Self-Management (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, November 9th Adaptability (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, December 7th Integrity, Self-Development (8:30 – 11:30)
Thursday, January 11th Vision Casting; Making Decisions; Solving Problems (8:30 – 11:30)
Thursday, February 8th Relationship Management (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, March 7th Communication (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, March 21st Embracing Diversity (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, April 11th Feed the Children Volunteer Activity (OKC) (9:00 – 11:00)
Thursday, April 22nd Developing Others as Employees and Leaders (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, May 2nd Graduation (Faculty House/OKC) (9:00 – 11:00)
Thursday, September 7th Welcome Session (Norman/Memorial Union) (9:00 – Noon)
Thursday, September 21st Team Challenge Day (OAR/Edmond) (9:00 – 3:00)
Thursday, October 12th Self-Awareness; Self-Management (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, November 9th Adaptability (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, December 7th Integrity, Self-Development (8:30 – 11:30)
Thursday, January 11th Vision Casting; Making Decisions; Solving Problems (8:30 – 11:30)
Thursday, February 8th Relationship Management (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, March 7th Communication (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, March 21st Embracing Diversity (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, April 11th Feed the Children Volunteer Activity (OKC) (8:30 – 11:30)
Thursday, April 22nd Developing Others as Employees and Leaders (8:30 – 10:30)
Thursday, May 2nd Graduation (Faculty House/OKC) (9:00 – 11:00)
Those who are accepted to Lead Sooner are expected to attend ALL sessions. Please do not apply if you cannot attend all sessions. Missing more than 3 hours (cumulative) will result in the participant being removed from the program. Note: Failure to attend all sessions will result in dismissal and the employee's department will incur a $135 fee.
In addition to in-person sessions, members of Lead Sooner will be required to complete interpersonal tasks and assignments in between meetings including but not limited to:
Assessments: Particularly at the beginning of the program, participants will complete assessments that will be the foundation of developing their leadership skills and understanding.
Reflections: Participants will be required to submit written reflections on different topics and discussion points presented in sessions. Presentations will be expected by members throughout the sessions, based on specific session topics.
Community Service Activity: Participants will participate in a community service activity with the Feed the Children facility in Oklahoma City.
Challenge Day: Participants will participate in a Challenge Course comprised of a combination of outdoor and indoor physical activities at OAR (Outdoor Adventure Recreation) in Edmond. The activities are accessible to all ability levels.