Flagship Program

 

Each year, a diverse cohort of 80 leaders from the private, nonprofit, and public sectors participate in our 10-month Flagship Program. Together they cultivate a deeper understanding of interconnected regional issues, develop and practice strategies and tools to become more effective leaders, and expand their personal and professional networks by working collaboratively. The program offers participants opportunities to analyze the history and current impacts of racism within Puget Sound and engage in projects that advance racial equity and thriving communities across the region.

Flagship Program Goals

Our 10-month Flagship Program evolves each year to address current regional issues and the changing needs of community leaders who respond to them. Our curriculum is designed to support these goals:

  • Community and Belonging: Build a diverse multi-sector learning community in which participants can find belonging, inspiration, and support for action during and after the program year.   

  • Regional Challenges and Opportunities: Introduce a range of regional challenges and opportunities through the lenses of equity and antiracism; envision and explore examples of policies, institutions, and systems that promote equity.  

  • Leadership: Build a toolkit of leadership skills for individual and collective action so that organizations, communities, and the region may thrive. 

Curriculum Elements

Below are the key events and activities that are part of the Flagship Program. Click the Curriculum Element for a brief description. See the LT’25 program schedule here.

Orientation

Each September the new cohort gathers with LT staff, board, and curriculum committee members to foster initial connections and prepare for their learning experience. Attendance is mandatory.

Fall Retreat

The fall retreat, also held in September, is a two-day experience that prepares participants for their learning journey through the curriculum year. Cohort members are introduced to leadership and systemic change frameworks on which the curriculum is built, and they reflect on individual leadership growth and experience with racial equity work. These conversations help members begin to establish trust and belonging as a cohesive learning community. Attendance is mandatory.

Monthly Possibility Days

Each daylong gathering focuses on one of seven elements of a healthy community as defined by the Seattle Foundation: neighborhoods and communities; basic needs, health and wellbeing; arts and culture; education; environment; and economy. Possibility Days include site visits, experiential activities, small group discussions, and Q & A with regional leaders. Pre-work before each gathering highlights systems of inequity, particularly racial inequity, that must be addressed in Puget Sound to achieve a healthy and resilient community.

The final Possibility Day brings closure to the year and opportunities for future civic involvement.

Mid-Year Retreat

The Mid-Year Retreat, held over two days each February, is a venue for cohort members to share and acknowledge diverse perspectives on race and racism, deepen individual and collective understanding of racial inequity, and increase confidence on how to take action to confront racial inequities in daily life. This unique and powerful experience allows participants to hone leadership skills and practice having difficult and courageous conversations in a supportive environment. Attendance is mandatory.

Leadership Lab

Over 10 months, participants work in small teams to refine their professional objectives and cultivate meaningful community connections. Participants have the opportunity to collaborate on projects with local community partners and businesses, enriching their experiences and expanding their networks.

Program Schedule

Beginning in September and ending in June, there are two mandatory retreats and eight daylong Possibility Days. See the LT'25 Program Schedule here.

Tuition cost

Tuition for LT'25 is $6,000. Financial aid and interest-free payment plans are available. Learn more here.

Application Info

Applications for LT Class of 2025 are due April 1, 2024 before 5 p.m.

Who Participates

Within each cohort, 40-60% of our participants identify as BIPOC, and most are mid- to senior-level leaders whose ages range between 25 and 65. View the current LT class here.