Feb 10

1-2pm

Virtual Kick-off of Program

At the program kickoff, participants will connect with their cohort and course facilitator to set shared goals and lay the groundwork.

Each participant will also receive a leadership assessment to guide their work in the months ahead.

Mar 3

1-3pm

Values Discovery & Alignment

Learn a framework and methodology to move through organizational change. Defining values will lead to clearer decisions when you commit yourself to an action that you can take every day.

Innovating in the Industry Part I: Leaders who embrace an entrepreneurial mindset think critically and creatively, effectively solve problems, collaborate within teams, and persist toward the best possible outcomes. DISCUS Leadership Academy will incorporate a program-long capstone project where participants will become certified in the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI) curriculum to develop and present an innovative idea for the industry.

Mar 17

2-7pm

March 17-18

In-person Programming (mandatory)

after DISCUS Conference March 15-17 (optional)

Predictive Index Deep Dive

Capitol Tour

Dinner

Mar 18

8-2pm

Breakfast

Dare to Lead, Part 1

Lunch

Capstone Ideation

Mar 31

1-3pm

Innovating in the Industry

April 14

1-4pm

Dare to Lead, Part 2

April 28

1-3pm

Giving & Receiving Feedback + Capstone Check-in

Giving and receiving feedback is essential to our development as leaders and as people. Learn not only how to develop better content in your feedback, but also how to deliver it in a more effective way.

May 12

1-4pm

Dare to Lead, Part 3

May 26

1-3pm

Innovating in the Industry

June 9

1-3pm

The Art of Executive Presence: Owning the Room

Learn how to project confidence, communicate with impact, and build credibility in any setting. This session explores the key elements of executive presence and provides practical strategies to help you influence others, lead effectively, and own the room.

Jun 23

1-3pm

Innovating in the Industry

July 7

Independence Day Week

July 21

1-4pm

Managing Unconscious Bias

Based upon two core philosophies; one, that we all have biases and that we can all benefit from being better scientists of our own behavior and two, that by becoming aware of these biases and their impacts on our behavior, we can all make small individual changes that add up to significant collective changes in any organization.

Aug 4

1-4pm

Dare to Lead, Part 4

Aug 25

1-2:30pm

The Power of the Presentation, Part 1

Develop and deliver a compelling three-minute group presentation aligned with your Innovative Capstone Project. Refine your ability to craft impactful messaging, master delivery techniques, and leverage nonverbal communication to establish rapport and credibility—within the critical first 180 seconds of audience engagement.

Sept 1

1-2:30

The Power of the Presentation, Part 2

Sept 15

1-3pm

Race & Allyship

Leaders can support themselves and the organization when acting as an ally – specifically around knowledge, leadership, and culture. Address the current cultural climate regarding racism and discrimination by processing different perspectives around common phrases used, and how they contribute to racism.

Sept

26 - 29

In-person Leadership Summit and Graduation (mandatory)

The summit features additional content, opportunities to connect with alumni, and presentations of the cohort’s capstone projects. This experience culminates in a graduation dinner, at which each participant receives their DISCUS Academy certificate, Dare to Lead certificate, and Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative certificate – and is welcomed into the network of over 200 alumni. (Hotel and meals included)