Developing the Leaders That Will Drive Minnesota’s Technology Community Forward
The ACE program emphasizes awareness of different leadership styles, expands leaders’ knowledge of the MN tech ecosystem, deepens core leadership competencies, expands participants’ network, and more. Companies demonstrate a clear investment in their employees’ development, while giving emerging leaders the tools they need to produce stronger outcomes and effectively lead within their teams.
Program Highlights:
- ACE leaders are paired with a mentor, a senior leader in technology, to help guide their leadership journey throughout the 8 month course.
- Coursework focuses on recognizing one’s leadership style, driving innovation, building a strong leadership brand, public speaking, negotiation, developing tech talent, inclusion in tech, and more.
- Leaders work on small group strategy based project (supporting local non-profits through their work), which culminates with a presentation to MnTech’s Board of Directors.
2021 ACE Cohort Sessions
Beginning each March, the program consists of seven day-long sessions over the course of the year. Senior executives from technology, government and education sectors will share lessons learned in their areas of expertise. Participants will discuss ideas and apply them in their own organizations and collaborate with other next generation leaders.
Session 1 | March 2021 Welcome to ACE & Leading in the New Decade: Tactics, insights, & core competencies
Session 2| April 2021 Inspire, Hire, Develop & Retain: Decoding your role as a leader
Session 3 | May 2021 Technology Leaders: Moving from Fixers to Disrupters: Effectively managing change & partnering with “the business”
Session 4 | June 2021 Building your Brand: How to build and sustain your leadership brand
Session 5 | July 2021 Community Leadership: Leading in the broader technology community
Session 6 | August 2021 Advanced Technology: Driving innovation as a leader
Session 7 | September 2021 Negotiation & Presentation: Negotiation strategies, conflict resolution, owning the room & board meeting prep
Session 8 | October 2021—Board Meeting & Small Group Presentations & Celebration
Investment
The program is $3,350 for MnTech members*. We accept professionals from non-member companies on a case-by-case basis.
*Not sure if your company is a member of MnTech? Search our current members list
If you have any question about the program, please contact Jade Denson.
