The Jump the Rung Program
Turn your emerging leaders from task managers into business drivers—in just 7 weeks
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Proven Results
Of graduates rated ready for expanded scope by managers at 3-month follow-up
Of graduates report increased sense of belonging and engagement at work
Of graduates demonstrate measurable performance improvement within 30 days
Organizational Impact
Ready for Wider Scope
Leaders prepared to handle strategic responsibility and expanded accountability
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Improved influence and results across teams and departments
Self-Directed Development
Growth mindset that accelerates capability building at scale
Our Approach
Manager Partnership Built In
Managers actively participate in identifying development priorities and tracking progress throughout the program
Immediate Application
Every concept gets applied to actual work challenges the same week, creating instant performance impact
Proactive Development Ownership
Participants learn to drive their own growth through feedback systems that accelerate development
Self-Sustaining Systems
Creates habits and practices that continue driving development long after program completion
7-Week Journey
Progressive development through three integrated phases
Strategic Foundation
Shift from tactical execution to strategic thinking. Learn to connect daily work to business outcomes and make decisions with organizational impact in mind.
• Priority management
• Strategic self-assessment
Cross-Functional Leadership
Build influence beyond your immediate team. Master collaboration across departments and strengthen key relationships that enable broader impact.
• Cross-team collaboration
• Leadership network building
Sustainable Growth
Create systems for continuous development. Build habits that sustain your growth and demonstrate ongoing readiness for expanded responsibilities.
• Performance visibility
• Continuous improvement
Program Structure
What's Included Each Week
Plus: Online community platform for peer learning and ongoing support
Investment
Flexible enrollment options to support your organizational needs
Open Enrollment
Two cohorts annually
Spring (May) • Fall (September)
What's Included:
- All 14 live sessions (workshops + coaching circles)
- On-demand video content + workbooks
- Peer coaching and accountability partnerships
- 3 months community platform access
- Activation Kit with manager templates
- Certificate of completion
In-House Delivery
Greatest value per participant
Dedicated cohort for your organization
Everything in Open Enrollment, PLUS:
- Flexible scheduling aligned to your organization
- Organizational context and L&D framework integration
- Enhanced Activation Kit with selection support
- Manager alignment sessions and feedback reports
- Post-program metrics and reporting
What Participants Say
"I learned that you need both performance currency and relationship currency to succeed in your career. Once I understood my manager's perspective and started having real conversations about my career path, everything changed. I was promoted within weeks of completing the program, then promoted again a year later."
"The visualization exercise taught me to see leaders as whole people, not just titles. I went from avoiding difficult conversations to being upfront about my working style and challenges. This built real trust with my manager. Just a few months later, I secured a promotion and a significant raise."
"Learning to see my promotion from different stakeholders' perspectives was a game-changer. It shifted me from 'work harder' to 'work smarter.' I built a network of advocates and understood how my work impacts different departments. Result: promotion with a 12% raise."
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the time commitment?
3.5 hours per week for 7 weeks
- • 90-min workshop
- • 60-min coaching circle
- • 1 hour on-demand content
How quickly can we start?
Open enrollment: Join next Spring (May) or Fall (September) cohort
In-house: 4-6 weeks from initial conversation to launch
Can we customize the program?
Yes. For in-house delivery, we adapt scheduling and integrate your organizational context while maintaining the core curriculum that drives results.
How do we select participants?
High-performing emerging leaders (5-10 years experience) who are ready to accelerate their development and take ownership of their growth. Ideal participants are motivated self-starters who want to progress faster.
Get Started
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