ALZA Advanced Leadership Program
ALZA (Advanced Latino Leadership Program) is a dynamic and culturally relevant program. It is designed to elevate Latino/a/x/e leaders’ careers by preparing them for C-Suite level roles. ALZA helps leaders improve their effectiveness by exploring the psychology of Latino/a/x/e individuals’ challenges in climbing the corporate ladder, discussing workplace politics, and strategically creating allies to support one another.
ALZA uses the Insights© Global Discovery Transformational Leadership model as its foundation, which promotes a holistic approach to leadership development. This allows leaders to understand personal strengths and challenges in their leadership approaches. ALZA leaders learn how their preferences impact leadership competencies and how to apply neuroplasticity to their leadership development.
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Participant Profile
- Leaders in Director roles or higher seeking career advancement
- Leaders planning for C-Suite leadership roles (in the near or far future)
- Leaders seeking to enhance their leadership skills
- Leaders seeking to develop a strong, insightful, and intentional executive presence
Program Benefits
• Connect with world-class coaches and facilitators
• Develop a more insightful and intentional executive presence
• Network with a broad group of leaders and potential mentors
• Benchmark other organizations and industries
• Reflect and participate in an intense and exhilarating climate of discussion and debate
• Create a C-Suite career Journey map with an executive coach
• Build a peer network of future C-Suite high-potential leaders
Program Process
Recognizing the importance of personal and cultural nuances within the Latino/a/x/e managerial community, the ALZA program implements a rigorous process that includes a personality test, a leadership evaluation, and a 360-degree full-circle analysis. These components are seamlessly aligned with understanding a variety of cultural values, and underscored by a commitment to confidentiality, safe, and productive discussion.
Program Language
All sessions and materials are in English. Based on availability, bilingual (English and Spanish) guest speakers share their experiences, struggles, successes, and lessons learned. Personalized Insights Discovery profiles are available in multiple languages. Insights Discovery executive coaching sessions are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese (based on availability). If there are any language barriers, please address with the Programs Department, programdept@haceonline.org.
Time Commitment
Approximately 75 hours
- Opening Retreat
- Monthly program sessions
- Executive coaching sessions
- Professional networking opportunities
- Benchmark a sponsoring organization
- Team meetings/project, buddy mentor meetings, and individual activities
- Capstone project
- Graduation
Program Information
Onboarding
The purpose of participant onboarding is to provide an overview of HACE and participant expectations. Each accepted applicant will be required to attend one of the below sessions prior to starting the program. Onboarding will be held virtually via Zoom.
Sessions
Program Launch & Session 1: Leading from Within, Raising Self-Awareness, and Living in Your Purpose
Session 2: Identify a Compelling Vision and Winning Direction
Session 3: Agile Thinking
Session 4: Communicating with Impact
Session 5: Foster Teamwork, Collaboration, and Build Effective Relationships Session 6: Facilitate Development of Self and Others
Session 7: Lead Change – Initiating and Directing Transformation
Session 8: Deliver Results and Exceed Expectations
Capstone Presentation Preparation
Capstone Project Presentations and Graduation
Program sessions will be delivered in a hybrid format (in-person and virtual). During program sessions, participants will engage in a cohort-model classroom led by assigned Program Leads to facilitate.
Participants should plan to attend all sessions, which will empower them to lead with efficiency and authenticity and are allowed one excused absence. The Capstone Project Presentation session does not classify as an excused absence unless there is an emergency.
Attendance Policy
We expect all participants to attend each session as scheduled. Given the fast-paced nature of our learning environment, we allow for only one missed session at maximum. Please note that the group presentation doesn’t qualify as an excused absence unless there’s a genuine emergency.
Tuition
The ALZA Advanced Latino Leadership Program has a tuition cost of $15,000.
Below are payment options. Please review before completing an application:
Option #1 – Pay Individually
I understand I will be responsible for funding the tuition fee for the program. Below are some options you may want to explore:
Pay in full when accepted:
Employer Tuition Reimbursement: Ask your employer for support! Click here for some tips and a sample letter you can personalize to request professional development funds.
Payment Plans:
HACE can provide payment plans with scheduled dates. Please indicate interest in the payment plan after being contacted post application submission.
Option #2 – Company Sponsoring
My employer is a HACE partner and nominated me for this opportunity & will be covering my tuition. You will receive nominee communications from HACE with instructions on accepting the nomination and enrolling in the program.
Additional Program Information
For more sponsorship information
Contact partners@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498.
For more program information
Contact programdept@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498.
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Partner Sponsorship Information
Interested in sponsoring this program?
Contact partners@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498