Leadership Certificate Program Details
DISCUS Academy is dedicated to developing leaders who are committed to improving the industry and themselves through the Developing Leaders and Executive Leadership Programs. The Leadership Program is an eight-month commitment consisting of virtual and in-person elements. Below is a list of program components, along with the program costs.
Executive Leadership Program
Program Fee: Members - $6,500 / Nonmembers - $8,500
The Executive Leadership Program is designed for experienced professionals with at least 5-7 years of experience, during which they have demonstrated responsibility for cross-functional leadership and/or strategy-level decision-making in the distilled spirits industry. The certificate will build upon your leadership skills and develop your ability to communicate strategy, negotiate skillfully, influence team behaviors, and deliver results. The program will ensure you have the right blend of soft skills and a strategic mindset to achieve performance outcomes at your company. Participation in this program is not contingent upon completing the Developing Leadership Program.
Program Components:
*Program dates are subject to change and participants will be notified with sufficient notice of date changes
| March 12, 2021 | Introductory Meeting (2 hours) |
| March 26, 2021 | Predictive Index Workshop (4 hours) |
| April 9, 2021 | Executive Leadership Training (4 hours) |
| April 23, 2021 | Executive Leadership Training (4 hours) |
| May 7, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion Training (4 hours) |
| May 21, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion Training (4 hours) |
| June – September | Cornell Programming, dates at your own pace |
| June 18, 2021 | Monthly Cohort Call (1hour) |
| July 16, 2021 | Monthly Cohort Call (1 hour) |
| August 20, 2021 | Monthly Cohort Call (1 hour) |
| September 17, 2021 | Monthly Cohort Call (1 hour) |
| October 6 – 8, 2021 | DISCUS Annual Conference (optional) |
| November 7-9, 2021 | Leadership Retreat (mandatory) |
2021 Program Deliverables
- Cornell Leadership Program Certificate
- Predictive Index Report & Content
- Leading with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program
- EQ Leadership Training
- Leadership Retreat (hotel and meals included in program fee)
- DISCUS Academy Leadership Certificate
- Connected and engaged cohort
- Better understanding of yourself and how that translates to excellent leadership
Developing Leadership Program
Program Fee: Members - $4,000 / Nonmembers - $6,500
The Developing Leadership Program is designed for any professional with an interest in growing their leadership skills. This program will transform early stage managers into true leaders, by learning your leadership style, developing interpersonal skills, and understanding how to build and manage a high-performance team. Entrepreneurs, new managers, and employees with limited management experience are encouraged to apply.
2021 Program Components:
*Program dates are subject to change and participants will be notified with sufficient notice of date changes
| March 19, 2021 | Introductory Meeting (2 hours) |
| April 16, 2021 | Myers Briggs Workshop (4 hours) |
| April 30, 2021 | Myers Briggs Workshop (4 hours) |
| May 14, 2021 | Dare to Lead Leadership Training (4 hours) |
| May 28, 2021 | Dare to Lead Leadership Training (4 hours) |
| June – August | Cornell Programming (dates at your own pace) |
| June 25, 2021 | Cohort Call (1 hour) |
| July 23, 2021 | Cohort Call (1 hour) |
| August 27, 2021 | Cohort Call (1 hour) |
| September 10, 2021 | Cohort Call (1 hour) |
| October 6 – 8, 2021 | DISCUS Annual Conference (optional) |
| November 7-9, 2021 | Leadership Retreat (mandatory) |
2021 Program Deliverables
- Cornell Leadership Program Certificate
- MBTI Indicator Report
- Dare to Lead Certificate of Completion
- Leadership Retreat (hotel and meals included in program fee)
- DISCUS Academy Leadership Certificate
- Connected and engaged cohort
- Better understanding of the self
- Tools to develop skilled leadership
Application Dates:
Application closes – Jan 31, 2021 Now Extended to February 5, 2021!
Applicants notified – February 12, 2021
Leadership program begins – March 2021
Applicants will be chosen based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative and commitment to the industry.
- Those who are emerging leaders seeking opportunities to grow and develop.
- Applicants should be prepared to engage in self-reflection and introspective work required by this course and be prepared to put their leadership commitment into action following the program.
- Only candidates who commit to the involvement and participation in the entire program will be considered.
- In selection, we seek diversity in all aspects (to maximize diversity of the cohort
- 5-7 years management experience
- Demonstrated responsibility for cross-functional leadership and/or strategy-level decision-making
To apply, complete the relevant application below and submit by January 31, 2021.