Leadership Programs
Launch
New Leader Development
Fully Redesigned for 2026!
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Great leadership isn’t born—it’s built. NextUp Launch equips emerging leaders with the fundamental leadership skills essential for their career progression and leadership journey.
Participants experience Launch through 4 dynamic, self-directed modules, each designed as an engaging 2-hour learning journey they can complete at their own pace. The experience is elevated with weekly live sessions featuring inspiring panel discussions, exclusive leader interviews, and interactive conversations that bring real-world insights directly to participants. Ongoing Support 1-hour office hours available should participants need guidance or support with any material.
This blended approach combines the flexibility of self-paced learning with the energy and connection of live, expert-led sessions. Transform your team’s leadership potential with Launch!
Want to attend NextUp Launch but aren’t sure how to make the ask? Use our ‘Ask Your Boss’ letter which outlines the benefits for you!
Core Competencies
Leadership Foundation & Self Awareness: Participants will discover their personal leadership style and how to leverage their unique strengths.
Emotional Intelligence: Building self-awareness and understanding others’ perspectives.
Effective Communication and Influence: Articulating vision, listening actively, and gaining stake-holder buy-in.
Adaptive Leadership & Team Management: How to flex one’s approach and manage teams effectively
Time Management, Project Management and Delegation: Balancing priorities, executing projects efficiently, and delegating to develop team capabilities.
Supervision for First Time Managers: Learning to navigate first-time manager challenges, including effective 1-to-1 meetings, managing
friends, and setting clear expectations and feedback.
Budget Fundamentals: Understanding how departmental budgets are built and resources allocated to drive results.
Who Should Attend?
- New and emerging leaders (4 years or less)
- Individual contributors (seeking promotion)
- New front-line or community-facing leaders
(Team Leads, Supervisors, Shift Leaders, Managers)”
Program Dates
- Cohort 1 (Winter): Feb. 24 – March 31
Registration: 1/12 – 2/19 - Cohort 2 (Spring): May 22 – July 7
Registration: 1/12 – 5/14
Cost
$549 per participant
Commitment
- 4 Self-Directed Strategic Modules
(Up to 2 hours per module) - 4 Power Hours with subject matter experts and practitioners
