LLEAD8
Details & Dates
Applications accepted:
Sept 11, 2024 – March 30, 2025
Bursaries and fellowship applications accepted:
Sept 11, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Program launch:
April 25, 2025
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In-person learning retreat:
May 25 – 30, 2025
Renison University College, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Final learning showcase:
September 26, 2025
Program evaluation survey:
October 17, 2025
In-person Learning Retreat
The intensive in-person learning experience is a pivotal component of the program. Students, instructors and guides stay on-campus for the full week learning together and building relationships. Meals and accommodation costs are included in the tuition.*
*Full travel and accommodation details are provided to successful applicants in their acceptance package. Accommodations may be shared. Participants are responsible for travel costs to and from the retreat location.
Renison University College
at the University of Waterloo
May 25 - 30, 2025
Online Classes
The 12 virtual classes bookend the in-person intensive, focusing on key topics. LLEAD8 interactive online classes are scheduled on the following Fridays from 9:00-12:00am PT (12:00-3:00pm ET):*
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April 25 (Launch)
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May 2
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May 9
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June 13
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June 27
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July 11
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July 25
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August 8
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August 22
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September 12
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September 19
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September 26 (Final Presentations and Graduation)
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*To get the most out of LLEAD, we recommend that you reserve three hours each Friday for the duration of the program. In addition to the classes listed above, you will need time to complete readings, apply tools and concepts, make progress on your project, and reflect on your learning.
Assignments
DiSC Assessment
To prepare for the Intensive you'll complete the DiSC, with highlights of your tendencies and preferences.
Development Plan
You'll define your learning objectives, goals and milestones to guide your learning journey and measure your progress.
Journal Writing
Journaling is an evidence-based learning tool. You'll capture your insights, connect ideas to previous learning, and in so doing, deepen your understanding and retention.
Work Project
With your manager you'll identify a project important for your organization that you'll lead and practice tools you are learning.
Reflective Essay
In month 5 you'll submit a reflective essay detailing your key insights and how you are - or will - apply these in your work.
Capstone Presentation
You'll present the key outcome of LLEAD for you and the main deliverables of your project to the full cohort and all managers.
Program Expectations
Requirements to graduate from LLEAD:
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Attend the 6-day learning retreat
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Participate in at least 10 online classes
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Submit your mid-program reflective essay
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Demonstrate progress on your work project
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Share your program learning at the final showcase
All LLEAD discussions are grounded in confidentiality. To ensure that everyone feels safe to candidly share their leadership experiences, every instructor, student, learning guide and guest is required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement before the program begins.
Technology
Requirements
Given the online components of this program, you will need access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection. For the best experience, we recommend using a large monitor (or two) with a keyboard and mouse. We use Zoom for our live cohort conversations and classes, Miro for collaborative whiteboarding, Thinkific for our online learning management platform, and Wix for our website.