What should a leadership development program include?
A strong leadership development program typically includes self-awareness work, communication and influence skills, coaching techniques, decision-making, strategic thinking, change management, team accountability, and practical application. Ascent Performance Trainings builds these elements into interactive workshops, simulations, 1:1 coaching, and action planning so leaders practice the behaviors they need in real business situations.
How is executive development different from leadership training?
Executive development focuses on senior-leader capabilities such as strategic decision-making, executive presence, cross-functional influence, change leadership, and enterprise-level communication. Leadership training may also include frontline managers, high-potential employees, and mid-level leaders. Ascent Performance Trainings supports both, tailoring the experience to the leader’s level, responsibilities, industry, and business objectives.
Can leadership training be delivered in person in Gettysburg?
Yes. Ascent Performance Trainings offers in-person workshops, live virtual sessions, blended learning, 1:1 executive coaching, and self-paced options. For Gettysburg-area leadership retreats or corporate off-sites, in-person facilitation can create a focused environment for role plays, business simulations, team alignment, and practical leadership application.
Who is leadership training best suited for?
Programs are designed for CEOs, COOs, CHROs, VPs of Leadership Development, Heads of Learning & Development, frontline managers, mid-level leaders, directors, and high-potential employees. The curriculum can be adapted for technology, financial services, oil and gas, healthcare, professional services, and other B2B organizations seeking measurable performance improvement.
Do you include DISC or emotional intelligence assessments?
Yes. Ascent Performance Trainings includes emotional intelligence and DISC-based self-awareness tools within leadership programs. These tools help participants understand communication styles, team dynamics, motivation, conflict patterns, and leadership blind spots. The goal is not assessment for its own sake, but better coaching, collaboration, and decision-making on the job.
What is the Ascent Leadership Academy?
The Ascent Leadership Academy is a structured 10-week leadership development certification program. It builds emotional intelligence, decision-making under uncertainty, strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, communication, change management, and team leadership. Participants can also receive 1:1 coaching, case-based workshops, and post-program reinforcement to strengthen behavior change after completion.
How do you make leadership training stick after the workshop?
Ascent Performance Trainings improves retention through 8-week post-training reinforcement. Participants receive weekly micro-learning, real-world application prompts, and coaching support that keeps new behaviors active after the workshop. This reinforcement layer helps move learning from an event into measurable workplace habits, improving confidence, consistency, and leadership impact.
How much does leadership training cost?
Pricing is based on program scope, audience size, delivery format, customization needs, coaching requirements, and reinforcement components. A single leadership workshop differs from a 10-week academy or enterprise development initiative. Ascent Performance Trainings can help define the right format and investment based on your goals, timeline, and participant profile.