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LEAD Program

Introducing the new and improved Leadership Advancement & Development Program (LEAD)

Are you ready to become the dynamic leader that the senior living industry needs? Join the LEAD program and unlock your full potential to efficiently drive impact throughout your organization. LEAD is designed to develop leaders who are authentic, open, inclusive, empathetic, driven, and agile.

With exclusive access to top-level executive coaches, LEAD participants gain new insights, perspectives, and practices to deliver extraordinary results. The program is delivered under the expert guidance of Dr. Mildred Charles, who carefully links executive learning to organizational strategy and goals. Participants earn a program certificate and recognition award upon successful completion of program.


Direct Supply

Stay tuned for Fall 2024 nomination information!

Program Highlights

Leadership Coaching Clinic led by Korn Ferry, Myers Briggs Type Indicator Personality assessment, EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360 Emotional intelligence assessment tools are all included – a $4,000 value!

Participants asked and we will deliver a condensed journey with 12 weeks of online learning, imparting essential skills for senior living leadership.

Interact with industry leaders with complimentary registration to the Senior Living Executive Conference (Spring cohort) or Senior Living Leadership Summit (Fall cohort).

Learn from Dr. Mildred Charles, a career academic with deep experience in adult and online learning, who brings rick experience to the classroom.

Experience live online sessions and periodic guest lectures from industry leaders and career advisors.

Collaborate with fellow cohort members to prepare and deliver an industry-advancing Capstone Group Project.

Cohorts are limited to 25 participants, giving more quality time for collaboration.

Learn from industry experts to gain actionable insights and implement learning into practice.

Become part of a distinguished senior living leadership community.

Valuable Assessments

Leadership Coaching Clinic led by Korn Ferry, Myers Briggs Type Indicator Personality assessment, EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360 Emotional intelligence assessment tools are all included – a $4,000 value!

Accelerated Curriculum

Participants asked and we will deliver a condensed journey with 12 weeks of online learning, imparting essential skills for senior living leadership.

Networking Events

Interact with industry leaders with complimentary registration to the Senior Living Executive Conference (Spring cohort) or Senior Living Leadership Summit (Fall cohort).

Renowned Faculty

Learn from Dr. Mildred Charles, a career academic with deep experience in adult and online learning, who brings rick experience to the classroom.

Live Sessions

Experience live online sessions and periodic guest lectures from industry leaders and career advisors.

Peer Learning

Collaborate with fellow cohort members to prepare and deliver an industry-advnacing Capstone Group Project.

Smaller Cohorts

Cohorts are limited to 25 participants, giving more quality time for collaboration.

Exceptional Accessa

Learn from industry experts to gain actionable insights and implement learning into practice.

Alumni Benefits

Become part of a distinguished senior living leadership community.

About Dr. Charles

Dr. Mildred Charles is a career coach and the founder of Career Mindset Coaching, a people-centric coaching and consulting company that supports the personal growth and career development of individuals, employees, and teams.

Prior to launching her company, Dr. Charles taught speech and interpersonal communication, both face-to-face and online, for over 17 years to over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Her professional experience also includes working as a curriculum developer, analyst, consultant, and soft-skills trainer for both private and public sector clients.

Dr. Charles holds a BFA from New York University, an MA from American University, and a PhD from Howard University. In addition to her academic training, she is a Board-Certified Coach (BCC), Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and a certified practitioner of the Strong Interest Inventory, Myers Briggs, EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 Emotional Intelligence assessments.

When she is not working with clients, she enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga and meditation, bargain shopping, listening to Audible books, and creating inspirational content that help people grow personally and thrive professionally.

Who is eligible?

  • Participation in the LEAD program is open to all owner/operators, regardless of Argentum membership status.
  • Nominations advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within senior living are strongly encouraged.
  • Nominees must have a role at a regional or corporate office, with considerations provided to executive directors noted as on a corporate career pathway.
  • Nominee must be able to complete required elements of the program, to include in-person travel and attendance requirements.
  • Nominating company must commit to a tuition fee of $3,995 ($3,495 with Argentum member discount) if nominee is accepted (fee includes complimentary registrations to the Senior Living Executive Conference).

What's the process?

Step 1: The Nomination

Company CEOs, COOs, or senior human resources associates are invited to nominate a future LEADer for the Spring 2024 cohort no later than November 30, 2023.

Companies will be asked to submit nominations via an online application and are restricted to a maximum of four nominees per company. There is a $50 fee per nomination submitted.

Nominating companies must commit to a tuition fee of $3,995 ($3,495 with Member discount) if nominee is accepted.

Step 2: The Application

Woo hoo! You’ve made it to the next round!

Once a nomination is accepted, the nominees themselves must submit an application to confirm their desire and agreement to participate in the program. Argentum will email applicants a link to this application once the nomination is accepted. The application must include a:

  • Letter of recommendation from a direct supervisor.
  • Short essay explaining why they should be in the program.

Applications will be reviewed and accepted by program management.

Program Completion Requirements

Nominees will be required to complete the following activities and assignments to successfully complete the LEAD program:

  • Participate in an online leadership training workshop led by Korn Ferry DATE TBD
  • Attend a minimum of three (3) interactive online sessions
  • Participate regularly in bi-weekly online discussion forums with cohort
  • Complete Four (4) Independent Project Assignments
  • Complete One (1) Capstone Group Project
Checklist

Program Timeline

  • Spring 2024 Nominating Period Ends: November 30, 2023
  • Final Acceptance Notifications to Organizations & Cohort: No later than December 14, 2023 
  • Official Press Release announcing Spring 2024 Cohort: December 18, 2023
  • Program payments due: January 8, 2024
  • Onboarding of Cohort: January 8, 2024
  • Capstone Project Completion: April 9, 2024
  • Senior Living Executive Conference (cohort recognition): April 29-May 1, 2024
TImeline

2023 LEAD Cohort Capstone Presentations

Bridging the Gap: Multi-generational Workforce

Finding & Investing in the Future of Senior Living


Leading the Road to Retention

How to Create a Community Leader that Balances Organizational Goals and Employee Expectations

Thank You to Our LEAD Program Sponsor