MPL 101
Personal Leadership Program

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This highly practical and engaging program, Personal Leadership, is designed for individuals to develop skills that are universally valuable within the McMaster University environment with an eye to future career development. The program helps to foster a culture of engagement, collaborative relationship building, and positive change through employee development. Key topics include: - Understanding your work-style preferences and appreciation of different styles - Communicating to effectively connect with peers and managers - Enhancing team work (adaptability, positivity, attentiveness, creativity, etc.) - Finding creative solutions through conflict - Building effective working and reporting relationships - Managing stress - Enhancing your understanding of McMaster and creating your networks - Embracing change in your work environment Individuals from all different employee groups in a full-time, continuing position are eligible for this program. See admission information.

Available Classes

Virtual Classroom

Oct 07, 2026

to Dec 09, 2026

Section: C01

$0.00

Instructors

Christine Costa is a seasoned Human Resources professional, Organizational Development consultant and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in various roles and industries (including financial services, technology, and higher education). She holds an MBA from McMaster University and is passionate about learning and development. She has spent her career coaching leaders and teams to help them reach their full potential. Christine is currently an entrepreneur and owner of “Christine Connects”, a professional training and facilitation practice that helps people create connections with their teams, themselves, and their environment.
Christine is an advocate for lifelong learning. She is currently pursuing a certificate of Psychology through Toronto Metropolitan University and has been an educator/teacher at the post-secondary and high school levels for over 10 years. She is currently an instructor with McMaster Continuing Education (in Human Resources and Essentials professional development) and a facilitator with Mohawk College Enterprise. In her spare time, she loves making music and spending time in nature.

For more information about Christine and her credentials, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineccosta

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