The Collaborative Design Studio (CDS) is an applied leadership development program intended for both emerging and formal leaders at all levels. The diversity of each cohorts is one of the key strengths of the program.

Each cohort focuses on a unique, real-world challenge or opportunity facing their organization or an organization in the community. This allows participants to apply what they are learning over the course of the program and make a tangible difference in the lives of fellow employees and community members.

Private offerings are designed to generate real-world business results for client organizations. Not only do you develop your people, you accelerate business growth and community impact!

Program Overview

The Collaborative Design Studio (CDS) is a 5-month program for 25-30 leaders or high potential employees. This program can be offered in-person or online. Participants meet one day per month over five months when the program is offered in person. Participants meet for 4-hours every two weeks when program is offered online. Contact Chris Aiken at AgileOD to learn more.

Program participants focus on one organization or community-impacting opportunity per session. Potential topics include: Improving Employee Engagement; Enhancing Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity; Strengthening Organizational Change Capabilities; Improving Organizational Agility; and Maximizing Community Impact.

Program Objectives

• To strengthen technical and behavioral leadership capabilities in leaders and high potential employees

• To build networks amongst current and future leaders

• To improve engagement and retention of high potential employees

• To accelerate business growth and community impact

Embedded practices

• Individual and Group Mindfulness

• Journaling and Reflective Practice

• Setting Development Goals

• Working with Learning Group

• Engaging with Learning Partner