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New Opportunity: Half-Year Leadership Series

ABOUT THE HALF-YEAR SERIES

ACEC Colorado is excited to introduce a new opportunity: join the half-year Leadership Series! If you were unable to commit to the full Leadership Series (or missed the original registration period last year), then this program was designed for you. It provides an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable skills and insights tailored into three distinct cohorts to meet you wherever you are in your career.

• Emerging Leaders will develop skills in written communication, foundational project management, fostering inclusivity in the workplace and active listening.
• Mid-level Leaders will focus on a consultive mindset, relationship-based negotiation, strategic integration and driving innovation.
• Senior Leaders will refine strategies for adopting a growth mindset, engaging in complex negotiations, excelling in strategic leadership, and thinking like an owner.

View a course description for each level in the series. Click here to download a PDF about this year’s faculty.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The coursework is delivered by subject matter experts via interactive sessions and real-world case studies. Each level will have a total of eight sessions, meeting once per month, with specific dates listed below under “Logistics and How to Register.”

LOGISTICS & HOW TO REGISTER

• Online Registration 
• Tuition & Materials: Members Rate: $1,849 | Non-member Rate: $2,299
• Professional Development Hours: Up to 16*
• Delivery: In-person instruction
• Location:  4582 S Ulster St, Suite 209, Denver, CO 80237
• Dates & Times: Each cohort will have four sessions, once per month in 4-hour increments.
  • Emerging Leaders
    • Wednesdays: Feb. 5, March 5, April 2 & May 7
    • Morning Session: 8 a.m.-Noon
    • Afternoon Session: 1-5 p.m.
  • Mid-level & and Senior Leaders 
    • Wednesdays: Feb. 12, March 12, April 9 & May 14
    • Mid-level Leaders: 8 a.m.-Noon
    • Senior Leaders: 1-5 p.m.

THREE LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP DEFINED

The three different cohorts are based upon experience in the consulting engineering industry.

Emerging Leaders: At this entry-level stage, participants are introduced to the core principles of effective leadership. The program emphasizes building a strong foundation in self-awareness and interpersonal skills, essential for leading oneself and small teams. Participants will enhance their communication abilities, time management, and collaborative skills. Participants may be pre-supervisory project engineers and planners.

Mid-level Leaders: This intermediate level is aimed at individuals who have gained initial leadership experience and are looking to refine their skills. The curriculum focuses on strategic leadership, resolving conflicts, developing their teams and honing business practice tools in finance, employment law and negotiations. Participants may be supervisors of project engineers and planners.

Senior Leaders: At the advanced level, the program prepares participants for the highest echelons of leadership within an organization. The focus is on visionary leadership, inspiring others, and driving significant organizational change while still fostering innovation and navigating complex organizational dynamics. Participants may be supervisors of teams or departments.