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Session Department Head Leading Through Others

Nurturing a Team of Leaders

September 2, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Canyon B

<p>Leading leaders is a different job from leading individual contributors; yet many managers never get trained for it. This talk is for anyone who oversees a team of supervisors or supports newly promoted leaders as they find their footing; as well as experienced managers seeking a fresh perspective on developing others.<br />
The session begins with a common gap in leadership development: the transition from peer to leader and the challenges that can persist when new supervisors do not receive the support they need. From there; attendees will explore what changes when their role shifts from managing tasks and individual contributors to developing other leaders. Talking points will include the emotional intelligence required to lead through others; coaching conversations that build confidence and accountability; and boundaries that help managers provide guidance without taking over every problem.<br />
Key learnings:<br />
How to support supervisors as they transition from peer to leader<br />
Coaching approaches that build confidence; accountability; and sound judgment<br />
Ways to guide supervisors through interpersonal challenges and varying levels of leadership experience<br />
Boundaries that help managers develop independent leaders without taking over their problems</p>

Speaker

Kelly Sullivan, PhD

Global Head of Operations and Labs, CIC

Kelly Sullivan is the global head of operations and labs at CIC. She is a skilled lab professional with firsthand knowledge of scientists' needs and decades of experience designing and managing labs, facilities, and the people who work in them. Prior to joining CIC, she…

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