LDPx™ is a proven 10-year system that takes top industry leadership models and breaks them down into tangible and applicable concepts.

    Course Overview

    We practice the concepts we teach so they can be immediately applied and make an impact on your organization. Participants will be taught by our executive team, and other successful industry leaders, to enhance leadership skills, improve decision-making, build high-performing teams, and use strategies that propel organizations.

    This refinement course takes on a full-circle approach using these key elements derived from our Leadership Development Training Arc™. Our program consists of monthly, day-long sessions delivered by internal leading experts that feature morning workshops and afternoon peer advisory and coaching practicums.

    This is a one-year program.

    Program Fee: $8,500/person*

    Dates & Times: New 2023 dates coming soon!

    The program typically begins in October of the current year and runs through September of the following year. Classes are held from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM usually on the first Friday of the month. If the first Friday of the month happens to be on an Observed Holiday, that class will be held on an alternate Friday.

    Who Should Attend: Mid- to senior-level leaders that are on or headed toward the executive team at their organizations.

    Format: Online/Virtual, Instructor-led

    Class Size: A typical class size is between 10-25 and can be made up of individuals or an organization's entire leadership team.

     

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    *US Government personnel are eligible for a 10% discount. Private industry consultants may receive a discount for registering 10 or more students. Please email us to inquire about group discounts.

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    Program Differentiators

    • Full baseline self-assessments

    • Multiple book and article reviews

    • One-on-one and group executive coaching

    • Talk Like Ted presentation skills

    • Practice and role-playing exercises

    • Balancing culture and performance

     

    What Our Clients Say About LDPx™

    "I attended the LDPx™ class and I found it to be worth the time, effort, and investment. I would recommend it to anyone interested in improving themselves and their management abilities. The small class size, coupled with well-thought-out and planned exercises made the sessions very enjoyable and valuable."

    - LDPx™ Alumni


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    The LDPx™ curriculum follows our Leadership Development Training Arc™ approach to cover a variety of topics centered around these three key phases — Leading Self, Leading Teams, and Leading Strategy & Vision.

    Leading Self

    First, we take baseline self-assessments to understand your specific strengths and blind spots, as well as learn how to value and understand inputs and opinions from others.

    • Myers-Briggs Type II Indicator® (MBTI®)

    • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    • Mastering Workflow

    • Getting Things Done

    • Accountability

    • Power of Habit

    • Leadership Style

    • Executive Interview (guest)

    Leading Teams

    Leadership is the ability to influence others toward the vision or set of goals. We will explore and practice leadership so their case uses are fully understood. We will explore what makes a high-performing team.
    • Mastering Performance Management
    • Behavioral Interviewing
    • Unmanageable Star Performer (business case)
    • Constructive Feedback
    • Financial Management
    • Meeting Best Practices
    • Developing Relationships
    • Executive Interview (guest)

    Leading Strategy & Vision

    After studying industry-leading strategic concepts, we learn the tools to build your next strategic plan. This includes “you are the CEO” case studies and decision-making exercises.
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    • Negotiation and Persuasion
    • Corporate Strategic Planning
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    • Making Methodology Exercise
    • M & A Business Cases
    • Executive Interview (guest)
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    Our Facilitators

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    Steve Genn, ACC, BCC, PMP®
    Senior Vice President, Federal

    Steve combines his leadership skills and experience with a passion for developing rising executives. He co-developed and facilitates the Leadership Development Program and has presented on this topic to the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), the Joint Engineer Training Conference (JETC), and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). Steve is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®, a Board-Certified Executive Coach (BCC), an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), and a certified Myers-Briggs® practitioner. He has 25+ years of program/project management experience and currently leads the Department of Defense portfolio. He previously worked at PwC, Cardinal Health, and several highly regarded management consulting firms. Steve received his MBA from Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business and a BA from Louisiana State University, where he was commissioned through Air Force ROTC. His prior military service includes active duty as an Air Force Air Battle Manager, during which he flew missions in Desert Storm. He retired as a Colonel from the Air Force Reserves.

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    Leigh Valudes, CMQ-OE, PMP®, LEED-AP
    Chief Innovation Officer

    Leigh is the Chief Innovation Officer at Anser Advisory. His 20+ years of experience include strategic planning, innovation programs, quality programs, business operations, and training, mission analysis, performance-based requirements, national security programs, program/project management, and energy & environmental policy management.Leigh has been a top adviser to several marquee federal clients, and large-scale programs for private sector, state & local, and university clients. His vast experience led him to co-develop and facilitate the Leadership Development Program.Leigh has a bachelor’s degree in government and history from the University of Delaware and American University’s National Semester Program with a focus on national & foreign policy. He is enrolled at Harvard University studying for a Master’s in Business Management. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®, a Certified Manager of Quality in Organization Excellence (CMQ-OE) , and a certified LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP).