The Adaptive Leader Program
Develop the mindset and skills to navigate change and drive lasting impact. The most effective leaders don’t just react to change – they anticipate, adapt, and lead through it.
Lead with Agility, Influence and Innovation
This immersive program equips you with the tools to think creatively, ask the right questions, and inspire change in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Learn how to influence key stakeholders, foster collaboration, and build a culture that thrives in uncertainty.
Two in-person days
Fall: September 30-October 1, 2026
Spring: April 6-7, 2027
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
Fee: $1,895* covers all course materials and breakfast, lunch and refreshments.
Certificates will be awarded based on successful completion of the training.
* Discounts available for TCU alumni, faculty and staff as well as veterans, small businesses and group registrations. Contact neeleyexeced@tcu.edu for details.
Skills and Insights You Can Apply
- Master adaptive leadership principles to lead in uncertain times.
- Develop active listening skills and ask powerful questions.
- Strengthen your ability to influence and drive organizational change.
- Build innovative strategies to stay ahead of disruption.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and agility within your teams.
- Enhance cultural adaptability to lead across diverse environments.
Is This Course Right for You?
This course is designed for leaders who need to navigate complexity, drive innovation, and lead teams through change. Ideal participants include:
- Senior and mid-level leaders managing transformation initiatives
- Change agents seeking to influence and inspire others
- Professionals who want to improve adaptability, collaboration, and innovation
Program Schedule
- Adaptive Leadership- 8:30am - 12:00 pm- Jim Roach
- Lunch- 12:00pm
- Listening and the Art of Asking Great Questions- 12:30-2:30pm- Marc Istook
- Influence and Change- 2:30-4:30pm- Abbie Shipp
- Leading Innovation- 8:30am - 12:00pm- Michael Sherrod
- Lunch- 12:00pm
- Building Collaborative Teams- 12:30-2:30pm- Cindy James
- Cultural Adaptability- 2:30-4:30pm- Cameron Potter
Why Leaders Choose Neeley Executive Education
Hear how experienced professionals strengthened their leadership skills, navigated organizational change and gained practical strategies for leading with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.
Meet Your Faculty Leaders:
817-257-5735
m.s.sherrod@tcu.edu
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Key Contact:
Director of Executive Program Development