2025 Leader Lab

Description

Linking Organizational Culture & Leadership

Once known as Leadership 2.0, our latest educational offering has been revamped into Leader Lab. In partnership with BetterCulture, this dynamic professional development program is designed to grow the next generation of leaders - no matter where they are in their career journey. Rooted in leadership excellence and community connection, this program empowers professionals with the tools to lead confidently within their organizations and beyond.

Through interactive workshops, self-directed learning, and meaningful networking opportunities, participants strengthen their leadership skills, strategic thinking, and personal growth. Leader Lab is more than a training—it's an investment in cultivating leaders who will make a lasting impact in their workplace and across the communities they serve.

This high-impact program consists of seven two-hour in-person classes led by Teli Van Rycke, Regional Director of Workforce Innovation, with at-home self study and reflection in between each session.

The Fall 2025 group will meet once a month for 7 sessions starting Thursday, November 6, 2025, through May 7, 2026. The program will be limited to 29 participants.

Curriculum

With a curriculum developed by BetterCulture, participants will discover the 7 Principles of Leadership, where they will link organizational culture with leadership.

After completing this program, participants will walk away with the tools to build and contribute to a strong company culture that supports their business and personal goals. Learn more about the program modules and objectives here!

7 Principles of Leadership Include:

• Culture - Leaders maintain a never-ending focus on mission, excellence, and culture.
• Pride - Leaders create an environment where staff feel proud of their company – and know that their company is proud of them.
• Growth -  Leaders work hard to help staff be successful at work and in life.
• Standards - Leaders protect the right of good staff to work with good staff.
• Decisions -  Leaders encourage and promote open discussion and analysis as a prerequisite to decision making.
• Conflict - Leaders deal effectively with conflict.
• Fun - Leaders encourage others to enjoy their work.

Training Includes

• 56 Video Lessons
• 15 hours of in-person learning
• Study Guide
• Facilitator-led workshops & discussions
• Actionable leadership skills & takeaways