WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 15 -17 | PLANO, TX

Emerging Leaders Program

A career-accelerating journey that prepares functional managers and technical experts to cross the chasm from doing to leading.

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At A Glance

  • 4-Month Development Program
  • 3-Day Workshop
  • Guided by Online Learning Platform
  • Collaborative Application Exercises
  • Executive Leadership Panel
  • Learning Supported by Direct Manager
  • First- to Mid-Level Leaders of People & Projects in Analytics, Data, Engineering, Science & Technology Functions
  • 3 Comprehensive Sessions With an Leadership Coach Tailored to Individual Development Goals
  • Stellar Leader-360 Feedback
  • Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument

In-Person Workshop

September 15 - 17, 2026 in Plano, TX

Key Takeaways

  • Create a leadership mandate that articulates business needs, communicates a clear and compelling vision, and describes the actions you will take to support your company.

  • Strengthen your ability to coach, mentor, and delegate work to your staff in engaging and motivational ways.

  • Understand the value of interpersonal influence and discover high-integrity tactics that you can use to navigate organizational politics.

  • Develop skills you can use to understand and resolve interpersonal conflict in face-to-face and virtual settings.

  • Leverage insights from coaching sessions and assessment reports to enhance your sense of self-awareness.

  • Illuminate your authentic self by discerning your core values, purpose, and priorities.

  • Get exposure to senior leaders from a variety of industries and cultivate sponsorship for your hard work and ideas.

  • Establish a network of trusted confidants and peer coaches that you will rely on for years to come.

INSIGHTS FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

"This program is far different from others I've attended. The agenda is methodically developed and structured to maximize learning and the assignments really encourage you to reflect and apply. The pace of the course is perfect and the mentorship received through the leadership coaching sessions was awesome with lots of actionable outcomes.”

“ELP has truly been a remarkable experience that has greatly benefited me. The workshop provided an abundance of valuable information that I can now incorporate into my daily tasks, enhancing my performance and effectiveness in my role. The opportunity to meet and learn from such incredible individuals was invaluable. As the saying goes, iron sharpens iron, and I have indeed gained a great deal from the experiences shared by my peers."

"This is the only training I’ve found that specifically addresses the leadership challenges of first-line technology managers and helps me to navigate the personalities of staff, the assumptions they make, and the behaviors that are so commonly found in technical organizations.”

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome to Stellar Performance!

    2. Welcome to the Emerging Leaders Program!

    3. Watch the Program Overview Video

    4. Learn What Happens Next

    1. Program Promotional Flyer

    2. Program Terminology

    3. Stellar Forward Performance Acceleration Platform

    4. Program Schedule

    5. In-Person Workshop Guide

    6. Program Cohort Roster

    7. Approved Senders List

    8. Video Conference Best Practices

    9. Planning for Launch Assignments

    1. Sign the ELP Participation Agreement

    2. Complete the Program Logistics Survey

    3. Introduce Yourself to the Cohort

    4. Discover the Stellar Leadership Framework

    5. Complete the Conflict Mode Assessment

    6. Choose Raters for Your Stellar Leader-360 Assessment

    7. Tell Us About You & Your Role

    8. Meet With Your Manager to Set Goals

    1. Review the In-Person Workshop Guide

    2. Prepare for the Executive Leadership Panel & Small Group Discussions

    3. Meet the Guest Leaders Participating in the Workshop

    4. Day 1 Agenda - ELP Plano 2026

    5. Day 2 Agenda - ELP Plano 2026

    6. Day 3 Agenda - ELP Plano 2026

    7. Complete the Workshop Knowledge Check

    8. Submit a Post-Workshop Reflection

    1. Meet with Your Learning Group - Kickoff

    2. Meet with Your Learning Group - Wrap-Up

    1. Sign the Leadership Coaching Contract

    2. Schedule Your Leadership Coaching Sessions

    3. Review Your Leadership-360 Report

    4. Coaching Session 1

    5. Coaching Session 2

    6. Coaching Session 3

    7. Schedule Additional Sessions

About this course

  • $5,500.00
  • Covers all program components including the materials, in-person workshop, coaching sessions, and assessments.
  • Fee does not include workshop travel expenses except in-session meals.

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