The Foundations of Leadership
Purpose of the Foundations Course
The SEI Leadership Academy Foundations Course forges self-aware, disciplined professionals who understand that credibility begins with how they show up every day. Designed for those entering new roles or organizations, the course transforms individual contributors into trusted teammates who demonstrate integrity under pressure, reliability in execution, and commitment to growth. Participants learn to know themselves through validated assessments, practice disciplined followership, communicate with precision, and build credibility through small, consistent actions that strengthen team cohesion and trust.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of the Foundations Course return to their teams as credible professionals who think critically, act with composure, and engage in feedback as a tool for growth. They learn to receive feedback without defensiveness, deliver it with clarity and respect, and apply it to refine performance and behavior. Through this disciplined reflection cycle—awareness, feedback, and adjustment—they build habits of continuous self-improvement. When its principles are applied, Foundations produces professionals who are dependable, self-aware, and committed to personal and organizational excellence—the bedrock upon which all higher levels of leadership are built.