LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
FROM DANIELS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Denver Leadership Experience (DLX)
5-DAY IN-PERSON PROGRAM FOR SENIOR LEADERS
DENVER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Ladership is more than managing teams and organizations; successful leaders set meaningful goals, inspire others and create internal cultures of excellence. The best leaders know that leadership must be refined and practiced
The Denver Leadership Experience (DLX) is an award-winning program designed to help you become a more successful leader Developed by faculty from the highly-ranked Daniels College of Business, DLX delivers timely, relevant and innovative leadership development essentials tailored for today's complex and demanding business landscape
Through a blend of class discussions, experiential learning, case studies and personalized coaching, DLX offers a research-based curriculum that is reinforced through real-world applications that bridge the gap between theory and practice. The collaborative cohort structure fosters strong interpersonal connections and provides ample networking opportunities with other high-level professionals, enabling participants to cross-examine business challenges, exchange fresh perspectives and tap into advanced expertise from their peers
DLX empowers leaders to cultivate and refine their personal leadership mindset, accelerating their potential and performance Participants emerge from the Denver Leadership Experience program poised to navigate the challenges of managing complex teams and initiatives with renewed confidence and clarity
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This program is designed for experienced professionals who are currently leading a team, enterprise, global initiative, and/or major project in a company or organization Participants come from a wide range of industries and backgrounds Due to it’s advanced programming, DLX requires a 15-minute phone assessment that can be scheduled online Ideal candidates:
Are senior leaders at their organization
Have 7+ years of direct management experience
Are leaders working at the enterprise level.
THE DANIELS LEADERSHIP MODEL: FOUN
This transformative program focuses on developing adaptable and confi Daniels Leadership Model At the core of this model is the understandin within Engaged leaders respond to challenges by adapting a strategic m and developing stronger partnerships Implementing these practices eq resilience needed to excel in today's dynamic business environment.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
01
STRENGTHENYOUR SELF-AWARENESS
byidentifyingyourleadershipvalues, vision,andbehavioralpreferences usingtoolslikeInsightsDiscoveryand mindfulnesspractices
02
DEVELOPAPERSONALIZED LEADERSHIPPLAN
byapplyingtheDanielsLeadership Model,integratingfeedbackfrom experientialactivities,andrefining yourIndividualDevelopmentPlan throughouttheweek
04 05
INCREASEYOURSTRATEGIC LEADERSHIPCAPACITY
byapplyingsystemsthinking, contextualintelligence,andexternal analysistonavigatecomplexityand alignorganizationalexecution
03
BETTERLEADHIGHPERFORMINGTEAMS
byleveragingneuroleadership principles,understandingteam dynamics,andpracticingstrategies todriveengagementand collaboration
LEARNTOATTRACT,RETAIN, ANDENERGIZETOPTALENT
bycultivatingaculturerootedin authenticity,presence,andinclusive leadershipbehaviorsthatbuildtrust andinspiregrowth
LEADCHANGEAND INNOVATION
byfosteringalignment,encouraging experimentation,andlearning practicaltechniquestomanage energy,maintainfocus,anddrive results. 06
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
ALI BOYD
Ali Boyd is an executive coach, professor, consultant, facilitator and sought-after speaker who sparks transformative growth in leaders, teams and systems Ali works to generate new ways of doing, seeing and being for thriving in a complex world She specializes in working with senior leaders and their teams to leverage deep inner work in service of performance and transformational change A certified executive coach, Ali brings credentials in a number of leadership development tools and experience from a range of platforms into her practice.
SCOTT MCLAGAN
Scott is an Emeritus Professor of the Practice in Management at the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business He was the Faculty Lead for the Executive Leadership and Global Business elements (classroom and experiential) in DU’s highly ranked Executive MBA program for 18 years prior to retiring in 2022 Scott continues to teach and consult in the areas of Leadership, Executive Team Development and Strategic Planning/Execution. Over the last 20 years he has led leadership programs and consulting engagements for over 80 organizations.
It’snotsufficienttositinabuildingwithfluorescentlightsandtalkabout theseconcepts,whatreallymattersisactuallytobeabletobeinan environmentwhereweactuallybuildtheleadershipmuscleThewaywe workoutisbyengaginginexperienceslikethis.”
-AliBoyd,ExecutiveEducationFaculty
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Neuroscience of Learning, Insights Discovery COURSE LAUNCH
Changing Business & Leadership Context
MANAGING SELF & OTHERS
Building High-Performing Teams
Experiential Activity: Blind Cafe at DU
Coaching and Feedback Part 1
ROLES & TEAM PERFORMANCE
Self-Awareness & Management
Mindfulness
High-Performing Teams (cont.)
Experiential Activity: Horse Ranch
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Contextual Intelligence
Management Processes Part
Coaching Practicum: At DU
EXECUTION & GRADUATION
Management Processes Part 2
Organizational Performance
Individual Development Plan Completion
Program Graduation: At DU
HOW TO REGISTER
First, you’ll need to schedule yo interview to ensure DLX is the ri your experience level and leader
1. You can then register through o Leadership Experience webpage member who would like to regis for DU Staff” webpage for easy-t instructions. 2. You’ll receive a welcome email one month before the program b 3. Ali Boyd, one of the program’s f minute intake coaching call to g your goals for the program.
4. Then, participate in our immers 5.
CANCELLATION POLICY & ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
If you need to cancel your registration for this program you may transfer your enrollment to a future session, send someone to take your place, or cancel anytime up to seven business days prior to the start of the first class If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email us at executive education@du edu We’re here to help you navigate the registration process
COSTS & DISCOUNTS
The program cost is $6,880 per participant A 15% discount is available for nonprofits, government, military (current or former), DU alumni, Daniels corporate partners, and groups of three or more from the same organization
Looking for a custom experience? We also offer the opportunity to bring this program to your organization as a private, tailored session Please reach out to Michelle White, our Programs and Enrollment Specialist to discuss tailored solutions and group rates
EXPERIENCE THE DANIELS DIFFERENCE: EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS @ DU
DUExecutiveEducation,partofthenationallyrecognizedDanielsCollegeofBusiness,has spent over 60 years enhancing the skills of working professionals through innovative, impactful programs With a legacy grounded in ethical leadership and diversity, our programsarecraftedtomeetthedemandsoftoday’sdynamicbusinessenvironment.
Each year, we partner with dozens of organizations and hundreds of clients, fostering growththroughapractical,industry-orientedcurriculumandfacultywhobringbothc-suite experience and academic excellence Our commitment to actionable learning means you’ll gainskillsyoucanimmediatelyapply,empoweringyoutodrivemeasurableresultsandlead withpurpose.ThroughDUExecutiveEducation,you’llexpandyournetworkwithinDenver’s vibrant business hub and engage in immersive, hands-on workshops that turn classroom knowledge into real-world solutions. Join us to advance your career with the skills and supportneededtoexcel.
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