About the Program:
The IT Leadership Institute is a 10-month, immersive leadership development program designed specifically for IT professionals. Through interactive sessions, peer-to-peer discussions, and real-world projects, participants will:

• Increase their self awareness and how they are perceived by others
• Identify their leadership style and how to leverage their unique style for maximum impact
• Learn to build and inspire high-performing teams
• Develop critical leadership skills to navigate the evolving tech landscape
• Lead through influence vs authority and manage complex organizational dynamics

Program Structure:

• Schedule: One half-day session per month (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM), October–July (no session in December) (see below for target dates for next cohort)
• Format: Expert-led discussions, peer collaboration, and CIO Level guest speakers
• Environment: Focused on real-world IT leadership challenges in a safe space to learn and practice new skills.

Key Topics Include:

• The Essence of Leadership
• Community Project Planning
• Is Management for Me?
• Transformational Leadership
• Transactional Leadership
• Relational Leadership
• Technology Leadership
• IT Financials / Budgeting
• Performance Management
• Change Management
• Leader of Leaders
• HR and Career Management

Why Choose the IT Leadership Institute?

This isn’t just a leadership course—it’s a transformative experience designed to help you:

• Grow your support network: Build lasting connections with peers facing similar challenges, serving as both sounding boards and accountability partners.
• Develop real-world leadership skills: Practice new techniques in a safe, judgment-free environment where feedback is constructive and growth-focused.
• Navigate complex dynamics: Learn how to influence without formal authority, manage up, and lead through organizational change and politics.
• Create lasting impact: Collaborate with your cohort on a community project that makes a meaningful contribution to the local IT ecosystem.
• Learn across industries: Share experiences with IT professionals from diverse roles and companies, gaining fresh perspectives you can bring back to your organization.
• Build high-performing teams: Understand the dynamics of team success—what drives performance, fosters engagement, and sustains growth.

Commitment to Growth:
To earn a Certificate of Completion, participants must:

• Attend at least 8 of the 10 sessions
• Collaborate with their cohort on a community impact project
• Complete 2–4 hours of reflective assignments between sessions

Your Leadership Journey Starts Here.
Join us to challenge yourself, expand your network, and make a lasting impact in your career and communi