Leading Edge Series

LES 001 | 4 hours

Explore leadership theories through self-discovery. Build self-awareness, communication, and decision-making skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify leadership styles
• Analyze personal strengths
• Communicate in leadership roles

Skills: Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Communication
Competencies: Self-Awareness, Leadership Style
Dale Carnegie Principles: Build Relationships, Communicate, Lead by Example

LES 002 | 2 hours

Support for new or promoted leaders, with a focus on coaching and managing remote teams.

Learning Objectives:

• Coach effectively
• Lead remote teams

Skills: Delegation, Goal Setting, Technical Skills
Competencies: Coaching, Adaptability
Dale Carnegie Principles: Encourage Initiative, Show Appreciation

LES 003 | 2 hours

Create a growth mindset culture and implement mentoring programs.

Learning Objectives:

• Foster continuous improvement
• Build coaching programs

Skills: Decision Making, Learning, Goal Setting
Competencies: Growth Mindset, Mentorship
Dale Carnegie Principles: Continuously Learn and Adapt

LES 004 | 4 hours

Strengthen communication and build trust in non-punitive environments.

Learning Objectives:

• Build team trust
• Communicate clearly in all forms

Skills: Communication, Time Management, Relationships
Competencies: Trust, Communication
Dale Carnegie Principles: Build Relationships, Communicate Effectively

LES 005 | 4 hours

Master goal setting, time management, and delegation to lead effectively.

Learning Objectives:

• Set clear goals
• Prioritize tasks
• Empower your team

Skills: Goal Setting, Time Management, Delegation
Competencies: Productivity, Leadership
Dale Carnegie Principles: Encourage Initiative, Lead by Example

LES 006 | 4 hours

Learn to resolve conflicts constructively and know when to escalate.

Learning Objectives:

• Resolve issues effectively
• Apply escalation strategies

Skills: Communication, Decision Making
Competencies: Conflict Management
Dale Carnegie Principles: Communicate, Lead by Example

LES 007 | 2 hours

Boost team performance using technology, soft skills, and AI.

Learning Objectives:

• Enhance productivity in any environment
• Use tools to improve processes

Skills: Critical Thinking, Technical Skills
Competencies: Remote Work, Adaptability
Dale Carnegie Principles: Learn and Adapt, Show Appreciation

LES 008 | 2 hours

Reinforce goals through recognition and continuous improvement.

Learning Objectives:

• Reward excellence
• Strengthen culture

Skills: Goal Setting, Decision Making
Competencies: Recognition, Improvement
Dale Carnegie Principles: Show Appreciation, Lead by Example

LES 201 | 4 hours

Develop leaders’ abilities to think strategically and create a clear organizational vision. Participants explore systems thinking, organizational alignment, and strategic planning to lead with purpose.

Outcome:

• Develop and communicate strategic plans
• Align teams with organizational goals
• Lead initiatives that drive long-term success

Competencies: Strategic Thinking, Visioning, Systems Leadership
Durable Skills: Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Communication
Hard Skills: Strategic Planning, Operational Alignment

LES 202 | 2 hours

Strengthen emotional intelligence and resilient leadership. Participants learn strategies to manage stress, adapt to challenges, and build emotionally intelligent teams capable of sustaining high performance.

Outcome:

• Demonstrate emotional intelligence
• Manage stress effectively
• Foster resilience in themselves and their teams

Competencies: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Stress Management
Durable Skills: Emotional Regulation, Adaptability, Relationship Management
Hard Skills: Stress Management Tools, Conflict Navigation, Change Agility

LES 203 | 4 hours

Prepare leaders to drive innovation and manage organizational change. Participants explore frameworks for creative problem-solving, adaptability, and guiding teams through transitions.

Outcome:

• Foster a culture of innovation
• Guide teams effectively through change
• Implement solutions that improve organizational performance

Competencies: Innovation Leadership, Change Agility
Dale Carnegie Principles: Adaptability, Continuous Learning, Innovation
Hard Skills: Policy Development, Data-Informed DEI Strategies, Facilitation

LES 204 | 2 hours

Learn to make decisions using data analysis and performance metrics. Participants practice interpreting data, applying insights, and integrating ethical considerations into analytics.

Outcome:

• Analyze data for informed decisions
• Monitor key performance indicators
• Build organizational trust through data transparency

Competencies: Analytical Thinking, Data-Informed Decision Making
Durable Skills: Critical Thinking, Ethical Reasoning, Transparency
Hard Skills: Data Analysis, KPI Tracking, Ethical AI Use

LES 205 | 4 hours

Prepares leaders to drive innovation and manage organizational transformation. Participants explore creative problem-solving frameworks, adaptability, and leading complex organizational change.

Outcome:

• Foster a culture of innovation
• Guide teams through transformation
• Implement solutions that drive organizational performance

Competencies: Innovation Leadership, Change Agility, Creativity
Durable Skills: Adaptability, Continuous Learning, Inspiring Initiative
Hard Skills: Design Thinking, Change Models, Project Management

LES 206 | 4 hours

Emphasizes ethical decision-making and corporate responsibility. Participants explore integrity, stewardship, and methods for applying ethical frameworks to organizational challenges.

Outcome:

• Lead with integrity
• Apply ethical frameworks effectively
• Foster a culture of corporate responsibility

Competencies: Ethical Leadership, Corporate Responsibility, Stewardship
Durable Skills: Ethical Reasoning, Accountability, Social Responsibility
Hard Skills: CSR Strategy, Risk Management, Compliance Frameworks

LES 207 | 2 hours

Equip leaders to monitor, evaluate, and improve team performance while building leadership continuity. Participants learn systems for accountability, workforce planning, and succession development.

Outcome:

• Implement performance management systems
• Track and analyze performance results
• Design effective succession pipelines

Competencies: Performance Systems, Accountability, Succession Planning
Durable Skills: Coaching, Mentoring, Workforce Sustainability
Hard Skills: Performance Analytics, Succession Design, Leadership Pipeline Tools

LES 208 | 2 hours

Focuses on fostering collaboration across departments and building strong stakeholder partnerships. Participants develop strategies to engage diverse stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and influence across boundaries.

Outcome:

• Engage stakeholders effectively
• Build cross-functional collaboration
• Drive results through partnerships

Competencies: Stakeholder Engagement, Collaboration, Influence
Durable Skills: Relationship-Building, Collaboration, Communication
Hard Skills: Negotiation, Facilitation, Partnership Tools

Capstone Project

Participants engage in a collaborative applied project to integrate skills learned throughout the series. Projects address real organizational challenges and result in a tangible, high-impact deliverable.

Outcome:

• Create a practical leadership deliverable
• Integrate strategic, inclusive, and ethical leadership skills
• Demonstrate measurable organizational impact

Competencies: Integration of Strategic, Inclusive, and Ethical Leadership
Durable Skills: Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability
Hard Skills: Project Management, Policy Development, Dashboard Design, Succession Planning