ASCENT | FEBRUARY 2027 LIVE ONLINE COHORT
Make the shift from doing the work to leading it.
A practical leadership program for emerging leaders, newly appointed managers and high-potential people working across Digital Infrastructure.
Build the confidence and capability to lead people, communicate clearly, manage stakeholders and take ownership of your team’s results.
Live online | Six weekly sessions | Starts 3 February | USD $1999
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Limited to 16 participants.
Leadership is a different job.
Most emerging leaders are promoted because they are good at the technical work. Then they are expected to delegate, give feedback, manage difficult conversations, influence stakeholders and lead other people, often without anyone showing them how.
Ascent helps people make that transition with practical tools they can use immediately.
Ascent is designed for:
New managers and team leads
People who have recently taken responsibility for the performance of others and newly appointed managers and team leads
Emerging leaders
People already taking on informal leadership responsibilities and ready to become more effective.
High-potential professionals
People preparing for their first formal leadership role.
What will you be able to do by the end?
By the end of Ascent, you will be better equipped to:
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Make the shift from completing the work yourself to leading others
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Set clear expectations and hold people accountable
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Delegate effectively without losing control of the outcome
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Give useful feedback and handle difficult conversations
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Influence stakeholders and manage upwards
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Lead with greater confidence through change and uncertainty
THE OUTCOME
What we'll work on
Ascent focuses on the situations emerging leaders are already facing at work
Leading yourself
01 Making the shift from individual contributor to leader
02 Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
03 Personal leadership, confidence and resilience
Leading your people
04 Communication and influence
05 Delegation, feedback and difficult conversations
06 Leading people through change and uncertainty
Leading in the organisation
07 Managing priorities and making difficult decisions
08 Stakeholder management and managing upwards
How it runs: More than just online sessions
Ascent combines live learning, practical application, industry access and manager involvement over the full program.
1. Individual introduction
A 30-minute conversation to understand your role, experience and what you want to gain from the program.
2. Participant kickoff
You and your manager agree on the development priorities and workplace challenge you will focus on.
3. Six live facilitated sessions
Interactive sessions with discussion, practical exercises, Digital Infrastructure scenarios and opportunities to learn from your cohort.
4. Apply it to something real
Between sessions, you will use the tools from the program to complete a Personal Improvement Project based on a genuine challenge or opportunity at work.
5. Attend a Masterclass
You can take part in online masterclasses with experienced Digital Infrastructure leaders and specialists.
6. Final showcase
The program concludes with participants presenting their project, learning and progress to your peers, managers and leaders.
Dates for your diary
All sessions are delivered live online
| Program activity | Date and time |
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| Individual introduction | Booked with each participant during the first week |
| Session 1 | 3 February 2027 |
| Session 2 | 10 February 2027 |
| Session 3 | 17 February 2027 |
| Session 4 | 24 February 2027 |
| Session 5 | 3 March 2027 |
| Session 6 | 10 March 2027 |
| Final project showcase |
17 March 2027 |
All sessions are 1.5hrs, at 7am GMT / 3pm UTC / 6pm AEDT
Participants should be available for every live session. If you already know that you cannot attend one of the dates, contact us before booking.
WHAT MAKES ENGAGE DIFFERENT
Leadership development built for Digital Infrastructure.
Engage combines practical leadership development with industry case studies, access to industry leaders and a network of peers from across Digital Infrastructure.
Relevant for your world
The examples, discussions and scenarios reflect the realities of working across data centres, construction, engineering, energy, technology and the wider supply chain.
Learn alongside the industry
Your cohort will include emerging leaders from different organisations across Digital Infrastructure. You will learn how others approach similar challenges and build relationships that continue after the program.
Apply it to something that matters
Your Personal Improvement Project turns the learning into a tangible workplace outcome, giving you the opportunity to improve something in your organisation and demonstrate your leadership.
“One of the best leadership programs I've attended. The sessions were engaging, fun and genuinely practical, with real-world examples that made everything relevant to my role.
I came away with new skills and tools that I've been able to put into practice straight away, and they've made a real difference to how I lead my team.”
Join the February 2027 cohort
Your program includes:
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A 30-minute individual introductory session
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Participant and manager kickoff
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Six live facilitated leadership sessions
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Engage masterclasses with industry experts
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Personal Improvement Project
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Final project showcase
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Program tools and resources
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Access to the Engage Digital Infrastructure Leaders community
Founding cohort investment
only USD $1,999 (normally $2,500)
Pay in full or choose the available payment plan at checkout.
Meet your facilitator
Lauren Ryder
Lauren is a leadership and organisational transformation specialist with more than 20 years of experience helping people lead teams, navigate change and deliver in complex organisations.
For the past seven years, she has worked closely with leaders across the Digital Infrastructure industry, delivering leadership development inside data centre and technology organisations.
She created Engage to make practical, industry-specific leadership development available to people across the sector, while helping emerging leaders build the professional relationships that matter in this industry.
