Emerging Leaders Cohort Program

The Emerging Leaders Cohort Program

The Emerging Leaders Cohort Program is tailored for future leaders, emerging leaders, high-potential employees, and those beginning their leadership journey. It’s also designed for managers aspiring to transition into leadership roles. This comprehensive intensive program encompasses the foundational elements of leadership, including self-awareness through DISC and communication assessments, leadership development skills, and transformative group coaching sessions. Our aim is to equip and empower emerging leaders to lead themselves and their teams effectively. The program incorporates personalized growth plans and offers a live experimental learning environment. The program provides continuing professional education (CPEs) through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) for water and wastewater operators in Virginia.

Program Structure:

• 5 hours of recorded leadership and professional development training content (see below for details)
• 1 DISC/communication assessment
• 1 Personal growth plan
• 6 group coaching sessions and Q&A
• Professional development templates
• A certificate of completion
• Experiential learning opportunities
• A thriving community of emerging leaders
• Accountability partnership opportunities

How the Program Works:

The program is entirely virtual. Participants receive group coaching sessions every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. for six consecutive weeks, where they tackle real workplace challenges and engage in experiential learning, role-play activities, self-coaching questions, and more.  Participants partner with peers for accountability and networking purposes. All participants can access online courses critical for successful leadership and numerous resources, including professional development templates and activities to support their teams.

Who Should Attend:

• New leaders or managers
• Those transitioning into leadership roles
• Aspiring managers aiming to become effective leaders
• Future leaders, emerging leaders, and those looking to enhance their leadership skills
• Professionals in the early stages of their careers
• Individuals committed to their personal and professional growth

Emerging Leaders Cohort Program Topics:

The weekly topics cover essential aspects of leadership and personal development, including:

• Foundations of leadership
• Introduction to supervision
• The Art of Delegation
• Leadership versus management: leading and managing direct reports
• Coaching direct reports
• Leadership DISC assessment and self-awareness
• Leadershift: Agile leadership

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, graduates will:

• Exhibit increased confidence in their leadership abilities
• Demonstrate key strengths to support personal and professional growth
• Apply effective leadership practices and clear communication skills
• Apply coaching, delegation, decision-making, productivity and supervision
• Engage and motivate their direct reports to achieve exceptional performance
• Implement a personal growth plan
• Complete a DISC assessment and leverage it for leadership
• Gain an understanding of the distinction between leadership and management 

More Perks

• Weekly Q&A
• DPOR CPEs
• Ongoing Community Support 
• Group Coaching and Feedback
• Hands-on Experience /Experential learning
• Workplace Leadership Project
• The Ultimate Guide for Cultivating Emerging Leaders
• Lifetime Access

The Emerging Leaders Cohort Program 2024 available dates:

• January 17- registration closed
• March 6 – registration closed
• May 1- registration closed
• July 10- registration closed
• October 16- registration open

The total value of this program is $3568. Limited Time Offer $397