Congratulations to Leadership 2034, the most recent cohort of UCLA Administration’s Leadership 20XX program, who celebrated the culmination of their 18-month program at the University Club on Aug. 22. The 2034 cohort completed a comprehensive curriculum developing critical leadership skills and capabilities to address Administration Strategic Priorities.
The ceremony was attended by Leadership 20XX alumni and members of the Administration Leadership Team. Remarks were provided by Director of Organizational Effectiveness & Development Gerrie Zvara, Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck and 2034 cohort members Anna Ahearn and Michael Bendetti, who shared their experiences in the program.
Cohort members also presented on the following team projects to implement new opportunities and address current organizational challenges:
SafeTogether - Developing a streamlined emergency evacuation and reunification plan for UCLA's campus subsidiary schools to ensure the safe retrieval of students while minimizing disruption and congestion on campus.
Commencement Optimization - Streamlining commencement weekend as the current structure strains campus resources and venue availability will be limited in 2028 due to the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Blueprint to CPI - Improving service delivery in the design and construction process by mapping current workflows and identifying root causes of inefficiencies to create a replicable framework to support continuous improvement across units.
OptiPM: Optimizing Performance Management Systems - Developing and promoting a standard process for performance management across UCLA Administration that can be expanded to the entire UCLA campus.
The Leadership 20XX program aligns mid-level leadership development with future organizational strategy and direction, focusing on the core skills of self-awareness, business insight, people orientation, and business results. Cohort members participate in learning sessions, personal assessments and presentations from UCLA Administration units that include departmental tours.
Applications for the next Leadership 20XX cohort, Leadership 2036, will open in November. Interested staff members will be able to apply through the Leadership 20XX webpage
