duke leadership vs. duke management
Which program is right for you?
Both management and leadership skills are required for continued career success. The act of managing typically involves improving performance through systems and processes, while the act of leading involves influencing members of a group or organization. As complementary skills, both are required but the focus tends to shift as you progress through levels within your organization.
Our Duke Management Program and Duke Leadership Program are professional development courses that can be taken independently or sequentially, depending on your work challenges and personal development needs.
Which program meets your current needs?
If your areas of responsibility primarily include the following, the Duke Management Program may be the better option for you:
- Building and improving business processes
- Managing employee productivity and motivation
- Designing and assigning project tasks
- Developing weaker employees
- Making business decisions and plans
If your areas of responsibility primarily include the following, the Duke Leadership Program may be the course that best suits your needs:
- Sharing your vision to inspire others
- Building team enthusiasm and optimism
- Encouraging individual responsibility
- Navigating change and uncertainty
- Ensuring an understanding of roles within your organization
Program Comparison
| Duke Management Program | Duke Leadership Program | |
| Objectives | Enhance skills to better manage your team and improve their performance | Sharpen your leadership approach to reach your and your team’s highest potential |
| Duration | 3 days | 5 days |
| Teaching Approach |
Your program will consist of:
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You will learn leadership skills through:
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| Primary Takeaway | Actionable strategies for improving your managerial effectiveness and guiding team success | A Personal Development Plan for enhancing your individual leadership style and an Organizational Change Initiative to address a current leadership challenge |