"Overall, the content and the cohort experience sharing helped me frame what my next 1-2 years as a CEO are going to look like. Specifically, it prepared me for how my performance would be evaluated and for the shift in my goals and priorities."
– Jasmit Kaur, CEO Culturebie, '21 CEO Master Class Alum
How the Magic Happens (Format)
We will meet virtually for 90 minutes every other week* from February 21 – May 23, a total of eight courses.
Pre-work: You are expected to complete a series of short readings and an exercise relevant to the week’s group workshop. Click here to view a sample exercise.
Seminar: Ted Dacko will lead a 30-minute presentation on the week’s topic, including immediately applicable strategies and tactics
Workshop: You will present your exercise, opportunities, and challenges as they pertain specifically to your business. Your peers and workshop leaders will provide feedback, ideas, accountability, and support in a “cone of silence” setting.
*Classes 7 and 8 will be held on back-to-back weeks May 16 and 23.
Expectations We Have of You
This is an application-based program – you gotta want it.
Be accountable: come to each session and come prepared to each session
Share openly and with as much specificity as possible: we can address only what we know
Be respectful and candid with your feedback: don’t be afraid to ask questions or identify challenges, but do so with sincere empathy and encouragement. Respect group confidentiality to the utmost degree.
Course Topics
You: Founder, CEO, Something Else?
Evaluating You: Your Performance, Vision, and Purpose
Metrics that Drive Your Business
Holding Your Team Accountable
People Issues and Building a Cross-Functional Team
Making the Most out of Boards, Mentors, and Advisors
Breaking and Making Habits
Your CEO Journey: What will you do differently? How will you measure your progress and hold each other accountable
Teaching Team
Ted Dacko, Arbor Dakota Strategies
Bill Mayer, Ann Arbor SPARK
Angela Kujava, Desai Accelerator
Applications are open through February 8. Your first session begins Tuesday, February 21. Apply here or fill out the form below below.