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 Minnesota 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.

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Program Highlights:

  • Seminars: Six day-long courses featuring executive speakers, panels of subject matter experts, and cohort discussions.
  • Executive coaching: ACE leaders are paired with a coach, a senior leader in technology, to help provide individualized approaches on topics covered in the course.
  • Group projects: Leaders work on small group strategy-based projects which culminate with a presentation to MnTech’s Board of Directors.

Sponsorships available


2024 ACE Cohort Sessions

Beginning each March and September, the program consists of six 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.

SPRING COHORT

Session 1 | March 14, 2024  Building and Sustaining Your Leadership Brand

Session 2| April 11, 2024  Strengths-Based Leadership; Leaders Leading Leaders

Session 3 |  May  9, 2024 Building Positive Team Culture; Developing & Activating Networks

Session 4 | June 13, 2024 Communicating for Results

Session 5 | July 11, 2024  Engaging in the Broader Community

Session 6 | August 8, 2024  Cultivating Inclusive Organizations; Final Presentations

FALL COHORT

Session 1 | September 12, 2024  Building & Sustaining Your Leadership Brand

Session 2 | October 10, 2024  Strengths-Based Leadership; Leaders Leading Leaders

Session 3 |  November 14,  2024 Building Positive Team Culture; Developing & Activating Networks

Session 4 | December 12, 2024 Communicating for Results

Session 5 | January 9, 2025  Engaging in the Broader Community

Session 6 | February 13, 2025  Cultivating Inclusive Organizations; Final Presentations


Investment

The program is $3,500 for MnTech members*. We accept professionals from non-member companies on a case-by-case basis. 

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If you have any question about the program, please contact us.