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Next Level Leaders empowers mid-level managers to take their leadership to the next level over the course of eight months.
Next Level Leaders is a results-oriented, eight-module leadership development experience. Participants are guided through an interactive learning journey designed to amplify key leadership skills, develop coaching strategies, and encourage participants to apply their learnings to make a meaningful impact on their organizational culture.
Next Level Leaders takes place over eight months, October – May, and includes engaging group learning sessions, self-reflection exercises, project-based learning application, and one-on-one coaching, in both virtual and in-person settings (following TU guidelines).
Each month includes the following structure:
This program is designed to elevate the skills of mid-level managers to leaders. Individuals interested in ascending within their organization and who demonstrate the drive and determination to get to the next level in their career. Organizations are welcome and encouraged to nominate employees who have been identified as high performing individuals and who have the capacity to inform retention, engagement and culture. Individuals should be in mid-level management.
Program participants should demonstrate:
The program will take place over eight months, October 2023–May 2024. Each month is structured to include the following sections:
Week 1: Leader Lesson: Full in-person cohort session (9 a.m.–12 p.m., the first Tuesday of each month)
Week 2: Forward Focus: Self-paced extended learning throughout the week Week 3: Pod Project: Small group meeting (begins in February)
Week 4: Coach Connect: 1:1 Personal coaching development session (virtual/in-person option)
Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the most of the experience. Any absences should be submitted to the facilitator five or more days in advance of the session. Participants must attend a minimum of six full group sessions and complete their individual project in order to receive program completion and certification.
Through generous support of key stakeholders, we are pleased to offer the Towson University Next Level Leader Signature Program at no cost to qualified applicants. Each participant is expected to take full ownership and remain committed to this learning opportunity. The application process will be deliberate and only committed applicants should apply for this highly competitive opportunity.
Applications and supporting materials, including organization nomination form and video, are due in August. Review the full application and selection timeline on our request information page.
The Google doc application, organization nomination, and video submission will be assessed based on the following criteria: