Lead LA

Coupling the highly-successful Coro leadership model with inquiry-based learning from some of Southern California’s most respected multi-sector leaders, Lead LA provides the opportunity for Southern California’s top talent to:

• learn how to navigate systems and sectors unique to Southern California
• cultivate a large network of influencers and stakeholders in the region
• utilize the city as a classroom to bring one-of-a-kind experiences to their leadership toolkit
• play a role in tackling some of the most pressing issues of the region
• utilize systems-thinking, strategic inquiry, and diverse networks to get things done
• access Coro’s network of established leaders across sectors and industries
• develop a deeper understanding of how to effectively lead teams towards achieving large and complex goals
• put tools to practice through issue-driven, inquiry-based, group learning processes

Lead LA participants will strengthen their leadership toolkit within the following areas:

Leadership Development

• Recognize their own leadership strengths, gaps, and blind spots and identify strategies to lead most effectively
• Apply Coro’s signature leadership tools through complex group challenges, inquiry-based conversations with Southern California leaders, and exploration of regional issues
• Engage in reflective practice and immediately apply tools to everyday work

Team Management

• Create effective group processes to move through all levels of team tasks, from small meetings to large projects
• Design experiential group learning experiences for diverse teams

Systems Thinking

• Identify and effectively communicate with stakeholders on multiple sides of an issue
• Analyze complex systems, (e.g. organizations, sectors, power dynamics, etc.)

Multi-Sectoral Issue Analysis

• Understand the public, private, and nonprofit landscape in Los Angeles
• Evaluate cross-sectoral problems and provide balanced solutions in response
• Practice nonpartisan investigation into Southern California’s biggest challenges

Lead LA is for individuals who:

• are committed to deepening their leadership capacity through Coro’s proven methodology
• are looking to expand their professional and personal networks
• are decision makers, managers and/or influencers at their respective organizations
• have a minimum of 7 years of work experience
• live and work in Southern California

Selected participants reflect the demographics of Los Angeles and come from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Applicants should be prepared for an immersive, group-structured experience in personal reflection for leadership growth and public policy exploration.

Tuition is $5,000 for 100+ hours of leadership development training, individual and small group coaching, lodging and meals at the opening retreat, and access to Coro alumni and cross-program events. Limited scholarships are available. Payment in full (or agreement with Coro on a specific payment plan) is required before the start of the program. Participants are encouraged to seek their employer’s or other sponsor’s support for the program. Please contact us for information and guidance in seeking employer or sponsor support.