Denver Leadership Experience Program Brochure 5.7.2024

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.

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COACHING AND FEEDBACK

THE DANIELS LEADERSHIP MODEL: FOUNDATION OF DLX This transformative program focuses on developing adaptable and confident leaders through the lens of the Daniels Leadership Model. At the core of this model is the understanding that effective leadership starts from within. Engaged leaders respond to challenges by adapting a strategic mindset, engaging in critical thinking, and developing stronger partnerships. Implementing these practices equips leaders with the agility and resilience needed to excel in today's dynamic business environment.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

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STRENGTHEN YOUR SELF-AWARENESS

DEVELOP A PERSONALIZED LEADERSHIP PLAN

BETTER LEAD HIGHPERFORMING TEAMS

by identifying your leadership values, vision, and behavioral preferences using tools like Insights Discovery and mindfulness practices.

by applying the Daniels Leadership Model, integrating feedback from experiential activities, and refining your Individual Development Plan throughout the week

by leveraging neuroleadership principles, understanding team dynamics, and practicing strategies to drive engagement and collaboration.

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INCREASE YOUR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP CAPACITY

LEARN TO ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND ENERGIZE TOP TALENT

LEAD CHANGE AND INNOVATION

by applying systems thinking, contextual intelligence, and external analysis to navigate complexity and align organizational execution.

by cultivating a culture rooted in authenticity, presence, and inclusive leadership behaviors that build trust and inspire growth.

by fostering alignment, encouraging experimentation, and learning practical techniques to manage energy, maintain focus, and drive results.

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DENVER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

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’s not sufficient to sit in a building with fluorescent lights and talk about these concepts, what really matters is actually to be able to be in an environment where we actually build the leadership muscle. The way we work out is by engaging in experiences like this.”

-Ali Boyd, Executive Education Faculty

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DENVER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Experiential learning is a key component of the Denver Leadership Experience. For one, a memorable, shared experience strengthens connections among members of a cohort of learners. But more importantly, learning experiences extend classroom curriculum and provide pathways for leaders to apply their takeaways to real world situations and challenges.

LEADERSHIP AND HORSES In an outdoor classroom setting, participants engage in hands-on practice to refine their responses under pressure, manage their energy effectively, and cultivate authentic leadership skills while working with horses.

BLIND CAFE The Denver Leadership Experience uses BlinD Café which is a unique, immersive dining and social meal designed to encourage participants to go outside of their comfort zone in order to assess how they show up in challenging or new situations.

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DENVER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

DISCOVER YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY

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COURSE LAUNCH

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Changing Business & Leadership Context Neuroscience of Learning, Insights Discovery

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MANAGING SELF & OTHERS Building High-Performing Teams Experiential Activity: Blind Cafe at DU Coaching and Feedback Part 1

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ROLES & TEAM PERFORMANCE

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Self-Awareness & Management Mindfulness High-Performing Teams (cont.)

Experiential Activity: Horse Ranch

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STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Strategic Leadership

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Project Completion

Contextual Intelligence Management Processes Part Coaching Practicum: At DU

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EXECUTION & GRADUATION Execution & Graduation

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Project Completion

Management Processes Part 2 Organizational Performance Individual Development Plan Completion Program Graduation: At DU

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DENVER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

HOW TO REGISTER 1. First, you’ll need to schedule your 15-min introductory interview to ensure DLX is the right leadership program for your experience level and leadership development goals.

2. You can then register through our website on the Denver Leadership Experience webpage. If you are a DU Staff member who would like to register, visit our “Registration for DU Staff” webpage for easy-to-follow- registration instructions.

3. You’ll receive a welcome email from Executive Education one month before the program begins.

4. Ali Boyd, one of the program’s faculty, will schedule a 25minute intake coaching call to get to know you and discuss your goals for the program.

5. Then, participate in our immersive program!

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.

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EXPERIENCE THE DANIELS DIFFERENCE: EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS @ DU DU Executive Education, part of the nationally recognized Daniels College of Business, 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 programs are crafted to meet the demands of today’s dynamic business environment.

Each year, we partner with dozens of organizations and hundreds of clients, fostering growth through a practical, industry-oriented curriculum and faculty who bring both c-suite experience and academic excellence. Our commitment to actionable learning means you’ll gain skills you can immediately apply, empowering you to drive measurable results and lead with purpose. Through DU Executive Education, you’ll expand your network within Denver’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 support needed to excel.

Ready to advance your career with DU Executive Education?

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