Are you ready to Launch?
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Welcome to NextUp Launch! This comprehensive four-week program is designed to transform your approach to leadership as a new or emerging manager. By working through six powerful leadership shifts and hands-on learning, you will develop the confidence and skills necessary to attain immediate success in your leadership role.
Table of Contents
- Program Summary
- About NovoEd
- Key Program Outcomes
- Power Hour Virtual Zoom Event Access
- Program Schedule
- Open Office Hours
- Questions?
Program Summary
Over the course of 4 weeks (12 hours total program activity; commitment 3 hours per week) this program combines live discussions and interactive learning while equipping participants with practical leadership tools to foster critical thinking and effective management across essential leadership domains including:
- Leadership DNA – Understanding your unique leadership style and strengths.
- Adaptive Leadership – Navigating change and leading through ambiguity.
- Time Management – Prioritizing effectively and maximizing productivity.
- Conflict Resolution – Managing disagreements and building consensus.
- Communication – Delivering clear, impactful messages across all levels.
- Ethical Influence – Leading with integrity and inspiring others.
- Project Management – Planning, executing, and delivering results.
- Delegation – Empowering your team and developing others.
- Supervision – Providing effective oversight and accountability.
- Budgeting – Understand a team’s or department’s budget and get a basic understanding of profit and loss (P&L) statements.
You will receive a “Welcome to NextUp Launch” email from NovoEd: noreply-nextuplaunch_2026@novoed.com, our learning platform, with a link to access the program on Friday, May 22nd.
About NovoEd
NovoEd, our on-demand learning platform, serves as your comprehensive hub for the entire program journey. It consolidates program content, valuable resources, discussion boards, and seamlessly connects you to live weekly Zoom calls, all within a single space. NovoEd is a platform where you can foster deeper meaningful peer connections.
What to Expect
- Four self-directed, pre-course work sessions to complete at your pace.
- Four Live Power Hours at 12 – 1 PM ET for real-time discussion and leadership application with experts on the following dates:
- June 2
- June 9
- June 23
- July 7
- Bonus Power Hour:
- June 30
- One guided group collaboration session to analyze a leadership scenario using established frameworks.
- One bonus session on supervision, including holding effective 1:1 meetings.
To maximize your experience, please commit yourself to:
- Complete each module prior to the date of the Power Hour.
- Dedicate the required time each week, engage with all program components, and approach each session with curiosity and readiness to challenge your current thinking.
- Challenge yourself and encourage others to shift your mindset from individual contributor to effective leader who drives organizational impact.
Note – Personal Device Policy for Company-Paid Program: If your company is covering program attendance costs, consult your manager or HR department to confirm which device (personal or company-issued) is approved for use during the program.
Key Program Outcomes
Under expert executive guidance, you’ll acquired foundational leadership capabilities that apply across all management roles. You’ll be prepared to:
- Navigate the critical transition from individual contributor to manager.
- Leverage your unique core values and strengths as an effective leader.
- Lead with greater confidence, influence, and management acumen.
- Manage time, projects, conflicts, and teams with practical frameworks.
Power Hour Virtual Zoom Event Access
Please take a moment to click on the link provided below to download the .ics file for all program events and add them to your calendar.
Once downloaded, save the file and follow your calendar application’s guidelines for importing them. Zoom details are as follows:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://newonline-org.zoom.us/j/89192533610
Meeting ID: 891 9253 3610
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Program Schedule
| Power Hour Topic | Date/ Time | Recording Link |
Self-Directed Module 1: Leadership FundamentalsYou will explore the six core leadership styles and discover which approaches align with your natural tendencies through a self- assessment. You will learn how your personal values shape your leadership decisions and build the necessary self-awareness for effective leadership. Through videos and reflection exercises you will learn how and when to adapt your approach based on team needs and changing circumstances. | May 22 – June 2, 2026 | |
Power Hour 1In this one-hour session with Helen Toubail, participants will build on their self-paced module by exploring leadership as a behavior. We will review the six core leadership styles – Transformational, Transactional, Servant, Authentic, Situational, and Authoritative – and discuss aligning these styles with team development stages. Attendees will engage in practical scenarios to apply their core values in decision-making and learn to adapt their leadership behaviors effectively, with a focus on openness and a growth mindset. | June 2, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | |
Self-Directed Module 2: Leading with ImpactMaster the foundational skills every leader need to inspire and guide their teams. Gain skills to identify, address and navigate conflicts constructively while maintaining collaborative solutions to move teams forward. Develop ethical influence strategies to persuade, motivate and gain buy-in from peers, team members, stakeholders, while building trust and credibility. | June 2 – 9, 2026 | |
Power Hour 2: Emotional IntelligenceKat Ortiz, an Industrial Psychologist specializing in I/O psychology, will lead a session focused on emotional intelligence and trust-building. This session aims to enhance self-awareness and foster an understanding of others’ perspectives, integral components of your leadership DNA and personal development. | June 9, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | |
Self-Directed Module 3: Operational ExcellenceLearn to navigate the competing demands of leadership while maintaining high performance and work-life balance. Discover proven strategies for prioritizing effectively, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and making strategic decisions about what to delegate and what requires your direct attention. Develop the skills to empower team members through effective delegation, set clear expectations, and create accountability structures that drive results while developing others. | June 9 – 16, 2026 Note: There will be no Power Hour on June 16 or Office Hours on June 19. | |
Power Hour 3Hear from Lura Bobbit, PMP on the importance of project management She will share insights on how robust project management practices not only enhance efficiency and productivity but also foster collaboration and innovation within teams. | June 23, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | |
Self-Directed Module 4: People and ResourcesBuild the essential toolkit for new supervisors and front-line leaders. Learn how to conduct productive one-on-one meetings, set meaningful goals, deliver constructive feedback, and manage performance effectively. Understand budget fundamentals and fiscal responsibility to lead with confidence in resource management and financial decision-making. | June 23 – 30, 2026 Self-directed module 4 | |
Bonus Power HourLearn from Karen Jones, VP of Learning and Partner Solutions, NextUp and Kristi Allen, CPA & Director of Finance, NextUp about the intricacies of leadership and importance of being acquainted with a budget and a P+L statement. | June 30, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | |
Power Hour 4: Leadership Challenge DebriefIn this session we bring it all together! You’ll work through a real-world leadership crisis scenario that requires you to integrate your communication skills, adaptive leadership approaches, delegation strategies, and conflict resolution techniques—all under time pressure. You’ll share your approaches with peers and receive feedback and co-create solutions. This session culminates in each participant presenting their personalized leadership action plan and receiving commitments for ongoing accountability. | July 7, 2026, Power Hour 4 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET |
Open Office Hours
Have questions about the material? Join us for optional Launch Open Office Hours every Friday from 12-1 PM ET. Our first office hours session will take place on May 27 from 12 – 1 PM ET.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://newonline-org.zoom.us/j/89192533610
Meeting ID: 891 9253 3610
One tap mobile
+12063379723,,89192533610# US (Seattle)
8884754499,,89192533610# US Toll-free
Dial by your location
+1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle)
888 475 4499 US Toll-free
855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
+31 20 241 0288 Netherlands
Meeting ID: 891 9253 3610
Find your local number: https://newonline-org.zoom.us/u/k4Ef2ZPP7
Questions?
For additional support, please contact the learning team at learning@nextupisnow.org. We look forward to supporting your leadership development journey!
