The LEAD Forward: Strategic Leadership Development Program empowers leaders to amplify their impact and drive organizational success. This program strengthens strategic planning capabilities by exploring into critical areas such as organizational strategy, talent planning, and future business vision, equipping leaders to navigate and shape long-term success.
Each live, instructor-led, virtual workshop is 90 minutes of practical skill-based content and realistic situations with group-problem solving conversations. Leaders will collaborate using a community in Miro.
1. Human Resources Essentials and Class Kick Off: September 8, 2026 9:45am-11:30am
Topics Include: Interviewing and Selection, Essential HR Policies and Laws to Know, Conflict Resolution
2. Navigating Change: Tools for Leaders and Teams: September 15, 2026 10:00am-11:30am
Topics Include: The Psychology of Change, Understanding Change Management Models and Framework, Communication Strategies, Change Leadership Principles
3. The Strategy Playbook: From Planning to Execution: September 22, 2026 10:00am-11:30am
Topics Include: Strategic Planning Core Components, SWOT and SOAR Analysis Output, Strategic Vision and Goals, Action Plans and Implementation
4. Performance Goals and Evaluations: September 29, 2026 10:00am-11:30am
Topics Include: Performance Goals and Talent Growth Plans, Performance Management Options, The Evaluation and Conversation, 1:1 Essentials
5. Anticipating Workplace Change and Evolution: October 6, 2026 10:00am-11:30am
Topics Include: Drivers of Workplace Change: technological advancements/AI, workforce demographics, organizational structure, policy/regulatory changes, building a resilient and agile team
6. Executive Presence and Stakeholder Connections: October 13, 2026 10:00am-11:30am
Topics Include: The Pillars of Executive Presence, Stakeholder Identification and Relationship Building, Strategies to Strengthen Executive Presence and Stakeholder Management
Collaboration Board: The program includes access to a Miro Board for all participants to contribute and collaborate on breakout room assignments, conversations, individual posts, and resources.
Pricing to attend all six workshops: $400 for MAIA Members / $700 for non-members.
Please make sure all dates and times fit your schedule. No make up days will be given. If a class is missed, no pro-rated refund will be issued.
