Full Cohort Programs

Make leadership development systematic, at scale

Train every cohort at every level with curriculum that builds year over year. Create culture that sustains itself as people advance.

The problem with one-off training

You train associates this year. Next year, new associates start. Do you repeat the program just for them? And when associates reach new stages in their career, when do they learn the new leadership skills they will need? 

Result:

Training feels like an expense, not an investment. Culture erodes.

The cohort solution

Build a curriculum that travels with people as they advance. First-years learn an Ownership mindset. Third-years learn the art of Delegation. Senior leaders tackle the toughest management questions.

One culture across all levels. Skills compound year over year instead of starting from scratch with each new or lateral hire.

Sample law firm curriculum ladder

Each program builds on the previous year. Core topics (ownership, feedback, delegation) are taught at foundational level early, then revisited at advanced levels as associates take on management responsibilities. The organization develops a shared language and systematic approach to leadership at every level.

Audience
Description
Ownership
Feedback
Delegation
First Years
Ownership I
From Delegation to Delivery

• Earning Trust on Your Workstream
• Clarifying Incoming Requests
• Tips for Under/Over Capacity

Second Years
Maximizing Feedback Opportunities

• Soliciting Feedback on Your Work
• Turning Feedback into an Action Plan
• Owning Your Career Development

Third Years
Delegation I
Delegation Nuts and Bolts

• Overcoming Delegation Barriers
• Perfecting the Delegation Handoff
• Avoiding Micromanagement

Fourth Years
Fall Program
Ownership II
Developing an Ownership Mindset

• Understanding What Partners Mean by “Ownership”
• Turning Complaints into Constructive Action
• Encouraging Ownership in Junior Team Members

Spring Program
Navigating Difficult Feedback

• Crafting Constructive Messages
• Delivering Upward Feedback
• Navigating Difficult Personalities

Fifth Years
Delegation II
Unlocking Leverage in Delegation

• Avoiding Management Blindspots
• Tips on Project and Team Management
• Developing Junior Talent

Sixth Years+
Mixed Topics
Challenges in Leading High-Performance Teams

This session will be organic; attendees will list top leadership
challenges, and that list will guide the agenda, ensuring each year’s session is unique. From experience, typical topics will include:
• Navigating Conflicts and Difficult Team Members
• Advanced Topics on Feedback and Delegation
• Challenges in Managing Other Managers
• ... And more based on attendees’ live input

Who this is for

Organizations serious about culture as a competitive advantage. Willing to commit to multi-year partnership where leadership development becomes systematic, not random.

Typical engagement:

6-10 programs per year across different cohorts

Mix of in-person and virtual delivery

Evolves based on needs and feedback

Can be tailored to each dept/practice group