Leadership: A Critical Dimension

The University of Texas at Dallas has recognized a need in the community and in the nation to address leadership from both an academic and a practical perspective. Recent history has highlighted what can happen in corporate America when there is an absence of leadership.

Businesses today are looking for ways to increase the focus on ethics and values in the corporate environment. The vision behind The Leadership Center at UTD is the premise that leadership qualities and skills can be learned and improved through a systematic program of classical teaching combined with real life experiences imparted by people who are recognized as outstanding leaders. The center offers courses, executive seminars and an “Excellence in Leadership” speakers program. The Leadership Center at UTD also supports and funds research on leadership topics.

Directors

• Jerry Hoag, Program Director
• Padmakumar Nair, Academic Director