To prepare for the series, all participants are required to attend a 90 minute virtual orientation session as well as:
Participants must attend one virtual orientation, and all the in-person sessions/dates in their assigned cohort. Cohorts are assigned once participants are admitted to the program, based on their preference and availability.
Sponsors are required to attend one virtual Orientation to learn about the Essentials of Leadership program and any assignments they may have throughout the series. Tuesday, August 11, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM OR Thursday, August 13, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Options for Sponsor Orientation
Participants are required to attend one virtual orientation to learn about The Essentials of Leadership Program and any assignments they may have throughout the series. Wednesday, August 12, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM OR Friday, August 14, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Day 1: Orientation
Options for Participant Orientation
Thursday, September 3, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (All Cohorts) Thursday, September 10 OR Friday, September 11, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (All Cohorts) Tuesday, September 22, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday, October 6, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday, October 20, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday, November 3, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (All Cohorts) Thursday, December 3 OR Friday, December 4, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (All Cohorts)Day 2: Business of the U
Day 3: Choosing to Lead & Change as the New Normal
Day 4: Choosing to Lead & Change as the New Normal
Day 5: Driving Results Through Others
Day 6: Driving Results Through Others
Day 7: Driving Results Through Others
Day 8: Leadership in Action
Day 9: Graduation
Thursday, September 3, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (All Cohorts) Thursday, September 10 OR Friday, September 11, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (All Cohorts) Wednesday, September 23, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday, October 7, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday, October 21, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday, November 4, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (All Cohorts) Thursday, December 3 OR Friday, December 4, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (All Cohorts)Day 2: Business of the U
Day 3: Choosing to Lead & Change as the New Normal
Day 4: Choosing to Lead & Change as the New Normal
Day 5: Driving Results Through Others
Day 6: Driving Results Through Others
Day 7: Driving Results Through Others
Day 8: Leadership in Action
Day 9: Graduation
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