The Next Rung Program
Move your mid-to-senior leaders from functional expertise to enterprise impact—in just 7 weeks
Fall 2026 Cohort Now Enrolling
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Proven Results
Of graduates report increased sense of belonging and engagement at work
Of graduates report improved ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
Of graduates report expanded influence beyond their direct team or function
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
Enterprise Thinking
Shift from functional optimization to enterprise impact. Learn to make decisions that balance competing priorities across the organization and connect your work to business-critical outcomes.
• Strategic trade-offs
• Executive communication
Cross-Enterprise Leadership
Build influence and impact beyond your function. Master the art of leading without authority and creating alignment across organizational boundaries to drive enterprise-level initiatives.
• Cross-functional influence
• Strategic network activation
Sustainable Impact
Build systems that sustain growth beyond the program. Create habits for continuous development and leverage your expanded capabilities to drive ongoing enterprise impact.
• Continuous development
• Long-term effectiveness
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 Graduates Say
"I stopped trying to be the perfect functional expert and started thinking about the whole business. Within months, I was leading projects across departments that I would have avoided before."
"The frameworks for communicating at the executive level gave me confidence to speak up in rooms where I used to stay quiet."
"I was stuck optimizing my function when I needed to drive enterprise outcomes. This program helped me see where I was spending energy on the wrong things."
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.
Who is this program for?
High-performing mid-to-senior leaders who are ready to shift from functional expertise to enterprise impact. Ideal participants are proven performers looking to expand their influence and navigate complexity at a strategic level.
Get Started
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