NEXTUp Leaders Sessions

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2027 Sessions

Six leadership development sessions combining Expert Labs with Deep Dive integration experiences. Build practical skills, gain new perspectives and put learning into action.

All Expert Lab learning sessions will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. All Deep Dive integration sessions will take place at Subaru of Bend from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.

This schedule is intended to give prospective participants a general idea of program content. It is subject to minor changes, and sessions may take a different order from what is listed below.

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Date
Session
Topic
Jan 13, 2027
Expert Lab Learning Session
Lead Yourself First: Confidence and Executive Presence
Jan 21, 2027
Deep Dive Integration Session
Lead Yourself First: Confidence and Executive Presence
Feb 10, 2027
Expert Lab Learning Session
Think Bigger: Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
Feb 18, 2027
Deep Dive Integration Session
Think Bigger: Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
Mar 10, 2027
Expert Lab Learning Session
From Peer to Leader: Managing People for the First Time
Mar 18, 2027
Deep Dive Integration Session
From Peer to Leader: Managing People for the First Time
Apr 14, 2027
Expert Lab Learning Session
Leading Teams That Actually Work
Apr 22, 2027
Deep Dive Integration Session
Leading Teams That Actually Work
May 12, 2027
Expert Lab Learning Session
Communication That Moves People
May 20, 2027
Deep Dive Integration Session
Communication That Moves People
Jun 9, 2027
Expert Lab Learning Session
Conflict Without Chaos: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Jun 17, 2027
Deep Dive Integration Session
Conflict Without Chaos: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Jun 23, 2027
Graduation
Celebration Breakfast

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