Advanced Leadership Noncredit Certificate
Grow, Develop &
Thrive
Designed for women looking to take the next step in their leadership journey.
Get immersed in topics that will help you navigate your career and working environment to grow as a leader. Learn guiding principles, explore, collaborate and takeaway confidence-building skills. Advance your leadership skills through robust conversations, interactive sessions and networking opportunities with women across a wide range of industries and experiences. If cost is a barrier to participation, please reach out to our Executive Director.
Our Certificate At a GlancE
Find out more about the Advanced Leadership Noncredit Certificate.
Dates
Classes take place September 2024-January 2025. Six sessions are required to complete the certificate.
Location
Your classes will be online study and in-person instruction on the Green Bay campus.
Investment
Sessions are $299 each or $1,196 for the entire certificate.
Engaging Sessions
Tailor the program to suit your professional development needs.
You will cultivate critical thinking, vital for effective leadership development. Your commitment to courses or certificate will demonstrate your readiness for increased responsibility while you build a network of support with like-minded women. You may sign up for individual sessions to address a skills gap, or you can complete any six sessions and submit a capstone project to earn the certificate and digital badge.
Approximately 30 minutes of online reading, reflection and discussion is expected outside of class time. All in-person sessions will be held 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the UW-Green Bay campus.
Women in Leadership
Fall 2024
Instructor: Karen Lancelle
Location: STEM 131
Leading With Inclusion in Mind
Fall 2024
Instructor: Charm Der
Location: STEM 138
In-Person Session: September 26, 2024
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Inclusive leadership is emerging as a key enabler to organizations achieving operational and brand success, a positive culture, and an engaged and thriving workforce. We will explore behaviors and actions that support workplace inclusion, as well as how to influence others to foster an inclusive workplace culture. You'll deepen your understanding of the dimensions of diversity by exploring how it impacts employee experiences in the workplace and beyond.
Negotiation & Confidence
Fall 2024
Instructor: Sheri Treu
Location: STEM 131
In-Person Session: October 8, 2024
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Learn the difference between negotiation and compromise. Deliver a solution that everyone can agree on and maintain relationships. In today’s changing world, leaders need the acumen to mediate conversations in order to ensure win-win solutions. Get empowered with new skills and tools for today — and tomorrow.
Communication& Building Relationships
Fall 2024
Instructors: Nicole Smith & Katie Loehlein
Location: STEM 131
In-Person Session: October 23, 2024
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dive into the various ways we communicate with others while reflecting on how we like others to communicate with us. The multiple ways we communicate can enhance or detract from our relationships. In this session, you will explore how to navigate difficult conversations, create a vision for your team and build trusting relationships.
Leading from Behind & Managing Up
Fall 2024
Instructor: Diedre Martinez
Location: STEM 131
In-Person Session: November 20, 2024
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
"Leading from behind" and "managing up" are two leadership concepts that emphasize different aspects of leadership styles and strategies. In this session we will explore both as a way to develop your role as a leader in providing resources, guidance and a conducive environment for teams to succeed.
Executive Presence
Fall 2024
Instructor: Kristin Bock
Location: STEM 131
In-Person Session: December 18, 2024
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
"Executive presence" is a term that's often used and sought after but is consider magical and elusive. Professional presence is critical, but it doesn't need to be mysterious. Executive presence is a skill not a trait — happily this means it's something you can cultivate and build. In this four-hour workshop, we'll be breaking down the essential traits to inspire confidence and trust in both yourself and colleagues by assessing five areas of influence: first impressions, presence, perceptiveness, leadership and charisma. Presence and leadership start by looking inward so get read to do some self-reflection and consider other people's perceptions of who you are as a leader. Body language, charisma and relatability will be discussed.
Strategic Planning for Leaders
Fall 2024
Instructor: Laurie Butz
Location: STEM 131
In-Person Session: January 15, 2025
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Strategy is important in life and business. Explore models and real-life examples of current state analysis and strategic planning that can be applied to any situation or organization, including nonprofit or for-profit. Explore the differences between short-range, long-range, tactical and dynamic plans that can adapt to changing environments. Raise the bar on results with stronger strategic planning.
Registering for the Complete Certificate
When registering for the complete Advanced Leadership Certificate, please select the "complete certificate" registration option and then make your choice of six classes. You must complete six sessions and submit a capstone project in order to earn the certificate and receive the digital badge.
Gain a Competitive Edge
Upon successful completion of all sessions and capstone, you will receive an exclusive UW-Green Bay credential, a digital badge validating your accomplishment and signaling to employers your mastery of the curriculum. The digital badge can be featured on LinkedIn, your resume, email signature and website.
Instructors
Kristin Bock
Certified Body Language SpecialistKristin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She has more than 25 years of non-profit experience in the caregiving field and has worked in a variety of positions including a Live-in Manager at a group home, Management Supervisor, Human Resources Specialist and Staff Development Coordinator. For 17 years, she was an Employee Trainer, and it is in this position where she became aware of the true power of body language.
Laurie Butz
President & CEO, Capital Credit UnionLaurie has over 34 years in business and financial services experience. She has held senior leadership roles in HR, Organizational Development, Training, Sales Administration, Investments, Insurance Services and Business Development. Her commitment to community has been demonstrated through Board Chair roles for YMCA Fox Cities and United Way Fox Cities as well as through management oversight of the Fox Cities Marathon. Laurie has a Masters Degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Chief Executive (CCE) and Six Sigma Green Belt.
Karen Lancelle
Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, Schreiber FoodsKaren Lancelle is Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. She joined Schreiber in 2000. Karen earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. In the community, Karen is an active member on the Freedom House Ministries Board, the Marquette University Supply Chain Advisory Board and is also an advisory board member for the Schreiber Foods Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay.
Katie Loehlein
Trainer, The Utech GroupWith a passion for helping others grow and develop, Katie has extensive experience creating, presenting, and facilitating leadership training to both new and existing leaders. She also possesses a strong background in HR and has worked with employees across all levels of an organization to create and implement organizational change. Katie is driven to build relationships, encourage others and guide them to self-discovery and action.
Deidre Martinez
Chief Executive Officer, Sheboygan Chamber of CommerceDeidre is responsible for building relationships throughout the county with business owners, leadership and decision makers, to assist in bridging the gap between commerce and the community at large. She also works with prospective and current business members to ensure they understand the benefits and resources available to them through Chamber membership.
Nicole Smith
Senior Consultant, The Utech GroupWith more than 15 years of experience working with organizations across the country, Nicole has a true passion for seeing people for who they are and engaging with them to create change and growth. Nicole has worked with employees at every level of an organization across several industries on leadership, team development, culture integration, and transitions. She also has extensive experience interviewing and hiring talent for cultural fit.
Sheri Treu
Director of Organizational Effectiveness, Menasha CorporationSheri has more than 20 years of Human Resources and organizational development experience. Most recently, she had been, focusing on implementing culture change at the Menasha Corporation. Sheri is a certified Professional in Human Resources and a Professional Coach. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is finalizing her Master’s Degree in Organizational Development.
Have Questions?
Need more info on the Advanced Leader Certificate? We’re here to help. Don't hesitate to reach out to the Schreiber Institute for Women's Leadership with questions or for more information about the certificate program. Your advanced leadership journey begins now.