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Develop Strategic Leaders Who Drive Impact

A 12-session development experience for mid-level leaders who are ready to lead across the business, not just manage within their teams.

According to a recent Gartner report, 59% of managers receive no formal development.

Don't leave your organization's success to chance.

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What is the Strategic Leadership Lab? 

The Strategic Leadership Lab is a 12-session, cohort-based development experience designed for mid-level leaders with people leadership experience. It's not training—it's a guided process that builds real capability through:

  • High-impact readings, curated cases, and discussion prompts
  • Small-group debate, reflection, and role-play
  • Real-time application of influence, presence, and decision-making skills

 

This is not training—it's development!

This Program Is for Your Organization If: 

 

You don't have a strong bench of ready leaders.

 

Your mid-level leaders are stuck in operational thinking.

 

You don't have time or budget for a corporate university.

 

You can't afford to lose top talent.

 

Your culture isn't scaling with your growth.

 

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The Learning Arc

Each of the phases focuses on the critical leadership skills necessary for success.

 

Leading Self and Building Strategic Awareness

Establishing internal clarity, mindset, and interpersonal influence

Having a Leadership Mindset

Influence & Persuasion

Network Building

Organizational Power

 

 

Navigating Teams and Organizational Systems

Developing a team culture that fosters collaboration and accountability

Team Dynamics

Leader as Negotiator

Critical & Analytical Thinking

Ethical Leadership

 

 

Leading in High Stakes and Public Arenas

Operate confidently and wisely when visibility and stakes are high

Executive Presence

Communicating in Public

Crisis Leadership

Stress & Focus for the Leader

 

Talk to Us About Tailoring the Program for Your Leaders

Every organization has specific learning needs. We'll work with you to shape the program to meet those needs. 

When Participants Fully Engage in the Program, Here Are the Outcomes They Can Expect:

  • Improved strategic thinking and decision making
  • Increased executive presence and credibility
  • Communication mastery
  • Increased influence without formal power
  • Personal leadership identity and confidence
  • Better team and cross-functional leadership
  • Readiness for the next level of leadership

Real Leaders. Real Growth. Real Impact.

HR leaders, senior executives, and rising stars all say the same thing: this work changes how people lead.

Tamara Ziegler

Sr. Director, Global Talent Development and Training, Worldwide Clinical Trials

”Tommy and the Vital Communication team are helping our people improve their leadership skills. They are deeply invested in our continued growth and success. It’s a collaborative partnership with outstanding service, creativity, and excellence in all they do."

 

Brett Howell

CEO, Ascend Technologies

“Vital Communication’s expertise in culture, leadership, and professional development has been instrumental in helping me align and engage our diverse, dynamic, and fast-growing team."

Amie Lyn Fitzpatrick

Sr. Manager, Lutron Electronics

“Tommy and his team have been great partners. They are committed to collaborating with us to identify our customers’ needs and build the custom solutions we need. The Vital team’s instructional design and adult learning knowledge are the foundation for the impeccable programs they have designed for our company.”

Let's Talk About Your Leadership Pipeline

We’ll explore your goals, team challenges, and whether The Strategic Leadership Lab is the right fit.

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