Emerging Leader Program
Frequency Asked Questions

 Having a strong leadership pipeline has never been more critical. Organizations that identify and support their future leaders will retain top talent, enhance culture, and ensure ongoing growth.

Grounded in research and practical application, this program is designed to develop future leaders through assessment, immersive learning, and practical workshops that will ensure their future success.

Below is a list of frequently asked questions to help you understand the Emerging Leader Program.

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The Emerging Leader Index (ELI) is a research-based leadership assessment and development program designed to help individuals understand their leadership potential before they step into formal leadership roles. Through an objective assessment, personalized reporting, and interactive learning experiences, participants gain practical insights into their leadership knowledge, behaviors, and motivation to lead.

The Emerging Leader Program delivers measurable value for both individuals and organizations.

For participants, it provides research-based insights that increase self-awareness, accelerate professional growth, and build leadership capability through personalized development.

For organizations, it provides objective leadership metrics that support talent identification, succession planning, leadership development, and strategic workforce decisions, creating a stronger return on leadership development investments.

No. Leadership skills are valuable regardless of career path. Many participants discover they can have tremendous influence without holding a formal leadership title. The program helps individuals better understand their strengths, leadership potential, and the role leadership may play in their future, whether that includes managing people or becoming an expert in their field.

Absolutely. While ELI is designed with emerging leaders in mind, the insights and development opportunities are valuable for experienced leaders as well. The assessment provides a structured way to reflect on your current leadership approach, identify opportunities for continued growth, and strengthen the skills that have the greatest impact on others.

Most leadership development programs begin after someone has already become a manager. ELI starts earlier by helping individuals understand and develop their leadership potential before they assume formal leadership responsibilities.

At the individual level, ELI goes beyond opinions and personality assessments by providing data-driven insights into each participant’s leadership knowledge, behaviors, and motivation. Rather than delivering the same experience for everyone, the program combines personalized assessment results with practical development activities, helping participants focus on the areas that will have the greatest impact on their growth.

At the organizational level, ELI also provides meaningful metrics that help identify emerging talent, strengthen leadership pipelines, and make more informed leadership development decisions.

Most participants complete the online assessment in approximately 15 to 20 minutes. It can be completed anywhere with an internet connection and serves as the foundation for each participant’s personalized leadership development experience.

The full Emerging Leader Program is completed over seven weeks. The program begins with a four-hour Emerging Leader Academy, followed by six interactive leadership workshops that help participants build and apply essential leadership skills. At the conclusion of the program, participants complete a post-program evaluation to measure growth, reinforce key learning, and identify opportunities for continued development.

Each participant receives personalized insights, practical development, and lasting resources, including:

  • A research-based Emerging Leader Index assessment
  • A personalized leadership report with actionable recommendations
  • Interactive leadership development sessions
  • Practical tools and resources to apply learning on the job
  • An individualized action plan for continued growth
  • An Emerging Leader Index Program Certificate of Completion

Organizations receive valuable insights that help strengthen their leadership pipeline, including:

  • Individual participant reports
  • Aggregate organizational reporting
  • Data to support succession planning and talent development
  • Objective insights into leadership strengths and development opportunities
  • A consistent framework for developing future leaders

Yes. The Emerging Leader Program can be tailored to your organization’s goals, audience, schedule, and development priorities. Workshops, reporting, facilitation, and program length can all be adapted to fit your needs.

Organizations can begin planning an Emerging Leader Program at any time. We’ll work with you to determine participant groups, program timelines, and delivery options that best fit your organization’s goals.

No. ELI is not a pass-or-fail assessment, nor is it a personality test. There are no “good” or “bad” profiles. Every participant brings different experiences, strengths, and interests. The assessment is designed to provide meaningful insights that support individual growth and development.

The skills developed through ELI extend well beyond formal leadership roles. Participants gain greater self-awareness, improve communication and collaboration, strengthen their ability to influence others, and build confidence for future opportunities. Whether your goal is leadership, technical expertise, or continued professional growth, the program helps you increase your impact within your organization.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants also receive an Emerging Leader Program Certificate of Completion, recognizing their commitment to professional development and the leadership knowledge and skills they have gained.