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 at the beginning of their leadership journey. It’s also designed for managers aspiring to transition into leadership roles. This comprehensive 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. Once an organization enrolls, its emerging leaders can access online content at their convenience. They actively participate in live online group coaching sessions every Wednesday or Thursday at 9-10 am or 1-2 p.m, EST.  These sessions are recorded for participants to revisit at their own pace. During the program, participants partner with classmates for accountability and networking purposes. They benefit from coaching, tackle real workplace challenges, engage in experiential learning, and access numerous resources, including professional development templates, role-play activities, self-coaching questions, and more.

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 and leadership styles and competencies
• The Art of Delegation
• Leadership versus management: leading and managing direct reports
• Coaching direct reports
• Leadership DISC assessment and self-awareness
• Leading in the future

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, graduates will:

• Exhibit increased confidence in their leadership abilities
• Identify and develop their key strengths to support personal and professional growth
• Cultivate effective leadership practices and clear communication skills
• Master coaching, delegation, decision-making, and productivity
• Engage and motivate their direct reports to achieve exceptional performance
• Develop and apply a personal growth plan
• Complete a DISC assessment and leverage it for leadership
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Understand the distinction between leadership and management

More Perks

• Weekly Q&A
• DPOR CPEs
• Ongoing Community Support 
• Coaching and Feedback
• Hands-on Experience
• Workplace Leadership Project
• Dr. Kwende’s Ultimate Guide for Cultivating Emerging Leaders (Gift)
• Lifetime Access

Total Value: $2568

The Emerging Leaders Cohort Program 2024 available dates:

• March 6
• April 24 – open for registration
• August 28
• October 16

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