Denver Leadership Experience
The Denver Leadership Experience (DLX) is an award-winning leadership development program aimed at refining the skills of experienced leaders and empowering them to reach greater heights both professionally and personally. Grounded in the Daniels Leadership Model, DLX emphasizes personal growth as the foundation of effective leadership. Through five-days of immersive learning, participants fine-tune their strategic mindset, flex their critical thinking skills, and explore new methods to build and manage high-performing teams.
Upcoming Session Details
Date & Time
Upcoming Session:
Monday, Dec. 7 - Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Format
In person at the University of Denver campus
Cost
$6,880 per participant
Discounts
A 15% discount is available for nonprofits, current or former military, government, DU alumni, Daniels corporate partners and three or more individuals from the same organization.
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Program Benefits
Developed from our experience with thousands of executives, this 5-day workshop focuses on developing leaders through the lens of the Daniels Leadership Model.
Using this model, the program is designed for leaders looking to:
- Prepare for an uncertain and rapidly changing world
- Develop self-awareness and articulate one’s values and vision
- Use collaboration and teamwork to develop a high performing organization
- Discover the leader’s role in attracting and retaining top talent
- Learn behaviors to manage your energy for better focus and engagement
- Create a culture that fosters innovation and change to solve business challenges
- Build a plan to achieve organizational goals through your personal leadership
Program Agenda & Daily Topics
DAY 1: Individual Development Plan, Daniels Leadership Model, Insights Discovery
DAY 2: Neuroleadership, Building High-Performing Teams, Leading for High Engagement, Locus of Control, Presence Authenticity and Agility, Experiential Activity
DAY 3: Self-Awareness/Self-Management, Mindfulness, High-Performing Teams (cont.), Experiential Activity
DAY 4: Contextual Intelligence, External Analysis, Strategic and Systems Thinking, Coaching Practicum
DAY 5: Dynamic Alignment, Execution/Management Operating System, Individual Development Plan Completion, Program Graduation


Key Faculty

Ali Boyd
Professional Coach and Leadership Development Consultant with experience working with universities, foundations and private organizations.

Scott McLagan
Professor in Management Department and former executive at Monsanto and Emerson Electric.
More Details
Are you a DU staff member looking to register for credit?: Visit our Registration for DU Staff page.
Admissions Requirements
This program is designed for experienced professionals who are currently leading a team, enterprise or global initiatives, or major projects in a company or organization. The program requires a 15-minute phone assessment that can be scheduled here.
Ideal candidates:
- Are senior leaders
- Have seven-plus years of direct people-management experience
- Are leaders working on the enterprise (organization-wide) level
Leaders with fewer than seven years of experience are eligible for the Accelerated Leadership Experience.
If taking the program for academic credit, unofficial transcripts of past college-level work are required. Please note that the registration deadline is three weeks prior to the program’s start date.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes life throws curveballs-and plans change. If you're unable to attend your program, we offer flexible options to help you or your organization still benefit from the experience. Because our workshops are designed for small, high-impact cohorts, last-minute changes can be disruptive. Our policies aim to balance flexibility for you with the commitments we make to our faculty, facilitators, and fellow participants.
For questions, please contact us at executive.education@du.edu.
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Connect with Jennifer Landers,
Director of Partnerships,
Executive Education.


