Manager Discussion Forum: The Coaching Edge – Empowering Managers to Build Accountability

Date and Time

February 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Topic: The Coaching Edge – Empowering Managers to Build Accountability

This professional development workshop for managers, levels 57-59, focuses on enhancing leadership skills through a coaching approach. Seats are limited at 25. 

Led by guest speaker Jennifer Puccetti, Executive Director of the Harvard Medical School Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, and Leadership coach, the session will introduce the fundamentals of coaching, emphasizing how it fosters employee growth and engagement. Participants will explore the art of framing effective questions and learn how intentional communication can create clarity, inspire action, and build accountability within their teams. Through hands-on activities, practical insights, and real-world examples, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to integrate coaching techniques into their leadership style, empowering their employees and driving better results.

Jennifer Puccetti is a higher education administrator with over 30 years’ experience and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School as well as a leadership coach. Accompaniment is the cornerstone of her journey both personally and professionally. Jennifer earned her certificate in leadership coaching for organizational performance from Rutgers University. She holds a master’s in public policy, earned through a joint program between Rutgers University and the United States Peace Corps in international development policy.

Audience:  HSPH, HMS, HSDM –    Managers levels 57-59