Lead Up: Leadership Development for New Managers

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About the Program

Having the opportunity to lead and influence a team is no easy feat. Lead Up: Leadership Development for New Managers is designed to guide new managers through the concepts, principles, and best practices necessary for a successful transition. Learn how to define, assign, and enable others to do the work, all while building a culture around trust and transparency.

Gain insights on things you haven’t considered before and breakdown important subjects to engage, retain and inspire your team. The assessment, interactive curriculum, and individual coaching included in the program have been tailored specifically to build a strong foundation of leadership skills.

What You’ll Gain:

Understand how your team and your organization influence one another
Clarity on where to spend your time and execute management responsibilities
Remove potential roadblocks and build support through the organization
Learn how to build a culture of trust and transparency
Our team intentionally creates a safe and welcoming space where all voices are heard and valued. We encourage open dialogue, active listening, and mutual respect among all participants. Our programs are designed to promote collaboration and understanding, recognizing that diverse perspectives lead to a stronger community for all.

Brooke and Teia’s infectious energy and expertise in their fields made me excited to implement the management strategies I learned on my team.

Lead Up has provided valuable tools to help shape our approach as leaders. It has enlightened me on insights that I hadn't considered before that will help structure my skills as a leader.

2025 Session Dates

Fall Cohort

All sessions are hosted bi-weekly on Thursdays from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

2026 Session Dates

Spring Cohort

All sessions are hosted bi-weekly on Thursdays from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Fall Cohort

All sessions are hosted bi-weekly on Thursdays from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Attendance at all program sessions is mandatory to achieve the full value of the program. If you cannot adjust your schedule to accommodate full participation, please consider applying at a time when you have greater flexibility.

Program Cost

Tuition must be paid in full by the first class session.

$ 2,500

$ 3,000

If you have questions on payment or need to discuss setting up a payment plan, please contact Amy de Jonge, Talent & Leadership Program Manager, at amy@grandrapids.org. There are a limited number of partial scholarship funds available. Please submit the following scholarship application form NO LATER than 30 days prior to the first session to be considered.