Forward Ready Leadership Pathway | BUILD | Open Seat
The BUILD Forward Ready Leadership Pathway is for mid-level managers seeking to strengthen their leadership consistency & effectively handle increasingly complex team and business challenges.
BUILD Your Consistent Leader
The BUILD pathway is designed for mid-level managers seeking to strengthen their leadership consistency & effectively handle increasingly complex team and business challenges. Focused on TEAM development, it gives participants a strong foundation for leading with greater intention, effectiveness, and impact.
The Forward Ready Leadership Pathways
Our leadership training pathways meet leaders where they are and support purposeful growth. The Forward Ready Leadership Pathways begin at DEVELOP and progress through BUILD, INFLUENCE, and TRANSFORM, helping participants strengthen their skills in a practical, measurable way.
An Open Seat Cohort Designed for You
This OPEN SEAT format encourages participants from all industries with similar skill sets in a similar leadership role to embark on the BUILD learning journey together.
The BUILD Pathway Foundational Courses
Targeted skills that leader on the BUILD pathway should have in their skill box.
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Build on EI foundations to lead others more effectively. Leaders develop skills to manage emotions in complex situations, strengthen relationships, and influence team performance.
As a result, leaders are able to lead with greater awareness and strengthen team engagement and collaboration.
Building & Leading Exceptional Teams
High-performing teams do not happen by chance—they are intentionally built and led. Leaders explore the key elements of strong team performance, including trust, role clarity, shared goals, and accountability.
As a result, leaders are able to build more aligned, collaborative teams that work effectively together and deliver stronger results.
Leading with Impactful Conversations
Develop advanced communication skills needed to influence stakeholders and present ideas effectively at a leadership level.
As a result, leaders are able to present ideas more persuasively and guide discussions that support better decision-making.
Accountability in Leadership
Leaders explore how to move beyond personal accountability to creating accountability across teams and organizations.
As a result, leaders are able to set clearer expectations and strengthen ownership for results across their teams.
Coaching for Performance
Coaching is a powerful leadership tool for developing employees. Leaders learn coaching techniques that support growth, engagement, and stronger performance.
As a result, leaders are able to develop employees more effectively and build stronger internal capability.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Leaders strengthen their critical thinking and decision-making skills using structured approaches to analyzing problems and evaluating solutions.
As a result, leaders are able to make clearer, more informed decisions when facing complex challenges.
Leading Teams Through Change
Leaders explore how to guide teams through uncertainty while maintaining engagement, clarity, and focus.
As a result, leaders are able to support smoother transitions and help teams adapt to change more effectively.
Leading Through Conflict
Complex interpersonal challenges require thoughtful leadership. Leaders learn strategies for navigating conflict, addressing tension, and restoring collaboration.
As a result, leaders are able to handle difficult situations more confidently while preserving team relationships.
SCHEDULE
All days from 9am to 4pm. Virtual, online delivery.
- Day 1 | Leading with Emotional Intelligence | October 6, 2026
- Day 2 | Building & Leading Exceptional Teams | October 20, 2026
- Day 3 | Leading with Impactful Conversations | November 3, 2026
- Day 4 | Accountability in Leadership | November 24, 2026
- Day 5 | Coaching for Performance | December 1, 2026
- Day 6 | Problem Solving & Decision Making | December 15, 2026
- Day 7 | Leading Teams through Change | January 12, 2027
- Day 8 | Leading through Conflict | February 2, 2027
Facilitator
MCE Facilitator Shona Welsh
Shona’s been growing leaders and sharpening communication skills for over 30 years. An award-winning speaker, author of six books, and go-to mentor for organizations worldwide, Shona's got wisdom to share. Warm, witty, and wildly engaging, Shona makes people lean in, laugh, and leave ready to lead.
Register for the Forward Ready Leadership BUILD Pathway | Open Seat Cohort
Eight days between October 6 and February 2, 2027
9am to 4pm Daily
Virtual, Online Delivery
Additional details available on your Student Dashboard upon registration.
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For Inquiries and/or Additional Payment Options:
Christina Andrew
Client Experience Coordinator
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289.440.0138
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