Prime Highlights:
- Asper School of Business has launched the Leadership in Action Micro-Diploma to equip students and professionals with practical leadership skills, starting in winter 2026.
- The program combines core courses with a practical project, offering flexibility for learners to complete it in two terms or up to two years.
Key Facts:
- The micro-diploma is available to Asper and University of Manitoba faculty, as well as professionals from various industries like healthcare, public service, and construction.
- Applications are now open, providing an opportunity for learners to develop leadership abilities, build connections, and strengthen their impact in the community.
Background
Asper School of Business has launched Leadership in Action Micro-Diploma, a new program that will provide students and those in the workplace with practical leadership skills. The program will begin in winter 2026 and will be accessible to Asper and all University of Manitoba faculty, as well as professionals working in different industries.
The micro-diploma is a combination of the core courses and a practical project that the participants will be able to implement the leadership learning in their work or community. Learners can complete the program in as little as two terms or take up to two years to finish, depending on their schedule.
“Launching this micro-diploma is an important step for Asper,” said Dr. Bruno Silvestre, Dean of the Asper School of Business. He emphasized that the program helps learners develop leadership skills, build connections, and strengthen their impact in the community.
Dr. Suzanne Gagnon, Asper Associate Dean and Director of the Burns Leadership Institute, explained that the program is suitable for anyone looking to improve their leadership abilities. “It’s about understanding how teams work, motivating people, communicating effectively, resolving conflicts, and making good decisions,” she said. She noted that learners from sectors like healthcare, public service, construction, and voluntary organizations will benefit.
The program also teaches how strong leadership can be supported by organizations and systems. Dr. Gagnon said that leaders who bring people together around common goals build motivated teams and achieve better results.
Applications are now open, offering students and professionals the chance to gain knowledge, hands-on experience, and leadership skills that will help their careers and benefit their communities.
