Boss Builders Leadership Development

Open Cohort

The Fall 2026 Open Cohort Begins September 18

A Cross-Industry Cohort for New, Aspiring, and
Recently Promoted Managers

Boss Builders is Mt. Vernon Consulting's cohort-based leadership development program for new and aspiring people managers.

The Boss Builders Open Cohort follows a fixed sequence. It gives organizations of any size the flexibility to enroll one or a few leaders at a time.

Participants learn alongside managers from different organizations and industries, gaining practical leadership skills and valuable perspectives beyond their own workplace. All participants in a cohort move through the same sequence together, week by week, building a shared foundation with their peer group.

A Flexible Fit for Developing Leaders

Not every organization has enough new managers at once to run an internal cohort, and many leaders are promoted one-off with limited support. Our Open Cohort, offered 1-2 times a year, brings together leaders from multiple organizations for a practical,
high-participation learning experience.

The Open Cohort is ideal for:

Organizations that want a high-quality leadership program without the investment of a private cohort
Newly promoted managers who need practical support right away
Organizations with one-off or off-cycle promotions
Leaders who would benefit from learning alongside peers in different industries
Organizations that only need to train a few leaders at a time
Individual managers seeking professional development outside their organization

Participants gain practical leadership tools, apply them to real workplace challenges, and learn from managers across organizations and industries.

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Benefits of Participating in the Leadership Development
Open Cohort

The open cohort gives participants:

A supportive peer group that makes leadership feel less isolating
Real conversation and practice, not passive content
Fresh perspective from leaders outside their organization
A structured cadence of prework, live practice, and application
Consistent opportunities to speak up, practice, and learn from one another.

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Join the Fall 2026 Cohort Collective

Program Dates and Time

Live virtual meetings held weekly on Fridays from 12:00-1:30 pm ET‍ ‍
on the following dates:

September 18: Build the Boss Mindset
September 25: Know Yourself with Everything DiSC® Management
October 2: First, Build Trust
October 9: Communicating Like a Boss
October 16: The Boss’s Guide to Tough Talks
October 23: The Boss as a Coach
October 30: Leading Through Change

Program Investment

Standard tuition: $1,850 per participant

*Early bird discount of $1,650 for all registrants who apply and pay in full prior to August 28.

Additional Pricing Options

Enrolling several leaders? Organizations registering three or more participants may qualify for team pricing.
Work for a nonprofit organization? We believe nonprofit leaders deserve access to high-quality leadership development, even when professional development budgets are limited. Contact us to discuss nonprofit reduced-rate seats.
Paying on your own dime? Payment plans are available for participants who are paying for the program personally.

Discounts cannot be combined. Contact us to discuss team pricing, nonprofit availability, or invoicing requirements.

Together, the live sessions and guided prework provide approximately 17.5 hours of structured leadership development, plus tools and resources participants can continue using long after the cohort ends.

The Fall 2026 Open Cohort is facilitated by Kate Vendemio, Founder and CEO of Mt. Vernon Consulting and an authorized Everything DiSC® partner.

What Your Investment Includes

Your tuition provides a complete leadership development experience, including:

Seven live, 90-minute virtual sessions facilitated on Zoom, with an emphasis on discussion, practice, feedback, and real workplace challenges
Everything DiSC® Management assessment and personalized profile to help you understand your management style and how to adapt to the people you lead
Guided prework before each session, approximately 60 minutes, to introduce key concepts and prepare you to apply them
A comprehensive participant workbook filled with practical tools, templates, reflection activities, and leadership tips
An actionable leadership development plan to help you turn what you learn into clear priorities and next steps
Session recordings to revisit key concepts or catch up when needed
A cross-industry peer learning experience with managers who bring different perspectives, challenges, and ideas
A certificate of completion recognizing your investment in leadership development

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Snapshot of Program Details

See what others are saying…

"This course has practical tips for supervising others. It’s less focused on theories and ideals. You walk away with tools in your back pocket for managing people."
"This program provided an opportunity to learn about my own leadership style and how that style informs my ability to communicate with, work effectively with, and lead others with differing styles. It provided concrete strategies on how to leverage differing styles — as a leader — to get maximum results at work."
“Having a very small group of folks to connect with was one of the most valuable parts of this experience. Working with people who are not at my organization allowed me to share my experiences and get objective responses from people looking at it from a strict management lens."
"It's (The Art of Becoming a Great Boss) a great way to gain practical skills and connect with others with minimal time commitment. In the current climate, the asynchronous format with just ~1 hour a week is very doable for most people."

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