Duke offers a number special programs targeted to specific audiences or designed for specific career tracks. Some of these programs are offered through Human Resources, and others are offered through other departments at Duke.
Manager & Leader Development
Duke Leadership Academy
The Duke Leadership Academy offers emerging leaders from across the university the opportunity to participate in a unique 12-month development initiative based on the Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) leadership model. The curriculum includes a focus on leadership and management styles and behaviors to implement strategy.
Duke Management Academy
The Duke Management Academy (DMA) is part of Learning and Organization Development's commitment to develop leaders at all levels within Duke University and Health System. The target audience for the Duke Management Academy (DMA) includes the middle manager within all business units who are experienced managers and gifted leaders, who want to sharpen their leadership skills.
Front Line Supervisor Program
The Front Line Supervisor Program focuses on developing newly and/or recently appointed Duke staff who are entry-level, front-line supervisors (team leaders, administrative leads, shift supervisors, etc.) and are new to coordinating, directing and planning the work of others.
Guide to Managing at Duke
Guide to Managing at Duke and Guide to Managing at Duke Plus are program that prepare and equip University and DUHS managers to meet changing strategic, operational, and work culture objectives through effective managerial practices.