Applications are now open for the 11th Cohort of the Leadership Academy. Applications that meet all requirements are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will no longer be accepted once the cohort is filled. Seats fill quickly so we urge you to apply as soon as possible.
UNICON Leadership Academy
Informational Webinar — Register Now
🗓️ Wednesday, March 18th, 11am ET
Learn what to expect from the UNICON Leadership Academy (ULA), including programme structure, time commitment, and the application process — plus live Q&A.
The UNICON Leadership Academy is an eight-month development program designed specifically for university-based executive education professionals seeking to transition into leadership roles within member schools. The Academy is designed for individuals seeking T-shaped leadership development within the Executive Education industry and Director-level leaders, with two years of University experience.
The Academy is geared towards analyzing the Business Model proposition and is fully integrated into the Team Development Conference. The program includes teamwork, projects, webinars, mentoring, individual development planning, peer coaching, and an in-person session to coincide with the annual team conference on November 17th. The 2026 Team Development Conference will be hosted by Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ November 18-20, 2026. The Leadership Academy registration fee is $2,250.
Please note that the above fee does not include the Team Development Conference fee. You must register/pay for the Team Development Conference separately.
With assuming this new role as a business unit manager, coming from years in a for-profit, corporate world, I needed to expand my network and acquire knowledge about this industry—its players, customers, competitors, etc. The hope is that the UNICON Leadership Academy would make me a better, more impactful leader of the team, and a more effective one for the customer.
I’m hoping to meet my peers, share stories, compare notes about the market and the ecosystem, and learn from each other in a very practical way.
I really liked the initial session about purpose and UVP. It made me zoom out, inspired me, and gave me some ammunition and inspiration to talk about this subject to my team. I also enjoyed the last session on the natural tension between marketing and sales, custom and open, and the funnel of functions aiming at generating growth. I still find it a pity that I missed the conference in Washington DC, but I’m making the best of it in the online format. Kudo’s on facilitation and finding the right balance between lectures, breakouts and Q+A.
Build new relationships with other executive education professionals and industry giants.
Gain new insight, skills, and approaches to burning topics.
Mentorship for career advancement.
Leverage an expanded network of colleagues facing similar challenges and opportunities within the Executive Education industry, creating a platform for peer learning and knowledge sharing to further support individual, team, and industry growth.
Analyze and navigate competing stakeholder expectations to successfully position Executive Education as a key player for business schools as well as clients.
Innovate more effectively, applying newly acquired frameworks and best practices to increasingly complex industry challenges.
Utilize more advanced problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills for personal and professional development within the context of the Executive Education industry.
Interested parties can contact Taryn Streed directly with any questions or concerns. To learn more, visit the UNICON YouTube channel and view recent Leadership Academy informational webinars.
