Now Accepting Nominations for 2027 re-IGNITE leadership program!

Nominations are open Oct. 20–Dec. 4, 2026. Spots are filled first-come, first-served.

re-IGNITE is the new foundational leadership program of the HRSTM LEADS Academy. Over one semester, a cohort of UMBC leaders at all levels builds two critical capabilities that matter most right now: leading yourself with emotional intelligence, and leading others by adapting your approach to what each person needs.

Why it matters now: Leaders are navigating constant change with less certainty and thinner support. Gallup finds that managers account for about 70% of the variance in their teams' engagement, yet only 22% of managers are engaged themselves. re-IGNITE gives leaders practical tools to steady themselves and provide developmentally approrpriate support to their teams.

Who it's for: Current UMBC supervisors, managers, and project/team leaders, whether you manage people or lead programs and projects, at any level of the university. Costs are covered by HRSTM.

Key dates (January–May 2027):

• Jan. 21: Virtual kickoff

• Feb. 11: EQ for Leaders (full day, in person)

• Mar. 11: Situational Leadership® II Concepts (half day, in person)

• Apr. 16 and May 14: SLII® Sustainment sessions (virtual)

• May 24: Closing Ceremony

Three optional virtual group coaching sessions are also available.

Ready to apply? Talk with your supervisor, hold the dates, and submit your self-nomination by Dec. 4. Cohort decisions will be communicated the week of December 14th.

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Program Overview

Questions? Email hrtraining@umbc.edu.