leadership News Archive
Asper School of Business
Connie Walker O.M. named Burns Leadership Institute Leader-in-Residence
October 15, 2024 —
The James W. Burns Leadership Institute has appointed Connie Walker O.M. as Leader-in-Residence (LIR), effective September 1, 2024.
Asper School of Business
A legacy of leadership
April 26, 2024 —
Twenty-two emerging leaders received their certificates and joined the PSLP community of leaders
Asper School of Business
Your Next Great Leadership Opportunity: President’s Student Leadership Program
February 26, 2024 —
Applications are now open for the sixth cohort of the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP), Manitoba’s premier post-secondary leadership development opportunity, funded through a fellowship for selected students and housed at the Asper School of Business.
Get to know the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dr. Kelley Main
August 8, 2023 —
Dr. Kelley Main was recently appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028. Learn more about what inspired Dr. Main as a student and what she enjoys outside of academia.
Human Resources
New support for UM leaders
May 3, 2022 —
Leaders in our community have a new learning opportunity, as Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) launches a new certificate called UM LEAD, which stands for Learn, Engage, Adapt and Develop.
Asper School of Business
Take your leadership to the next level
October 5, 2020 —
If you’re a senior manager or Director with leadership aspirations or have found yourself in a role with new or increasing responsibilities, Executive Education at the Asper School of Business will provide you the skills you need to succeed.
Asper School of Business
College of Pharmacy students prepare for the leadership imperative
September 28, 2020 —
For the second year, the College of Pharmacy and the James W. Burns Leadership Institute are partnering to deliver cutting edge leadership seminars and training to UM Pharmacy students.
Asper School of Business
Virtual celebration of leadership
May 5, 2020 —
The first cohort of the President Student Leadership Program (PSLP), the marquee initiative of the James W. Burns Leadership Institute, was treated to a celebration of the program’s completion through a virtual graduation ceremony on Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Ways to navigate and lead in uncertain times
April 28, 2020 —
Virtual Leadership Series shares insight on managing during COVID-19 pandemic
Asper School of Business
The James W. Burns Leadership Speaker Series welcomes global financial leader Jeff Carney
February 28, 2020 —
Students from the Asper School of Business had an exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights from leaders in the financial industry at the first James W. Burns Leadership Institute Speaker Series event