Strategic Leadership Learning Lab

April 7-9, 2026
Canmore, Alberta

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
April 7th - 9th, 2026 in Canmore, AB

The McQueen Learning Labs: Strategic Leadership program is designed to support experienced leaders who want to level up their leadership. It is ideal for senior leaders and executives with at least 5 years of experience in a management role, who currently lead a team. Participants may come from all sectors and sizes of organizations who wish to strengthen their leadership competence and enhance their skills while growing as a leader and learning from other leaders. The program is suited for highly capable and motivated individuals who are responsible for building relationships, making decisions and delivering results.

  • The program provides you with a unique opportunity to network with seasoned professionals from across Canada. To explore and learn in a relaxed and safe environment that promotes exploration and ongoing learning. From the 1:1 executive coaching and workshop sessions to the time together at breaks or during the evening cocktail hours, this program is designed to help you foster new ideas, connect and collaborate with leadership peers from a variety of organizations and industries.

    The program will empower you to:

    • Be more aware of your leadership strengths and opportunities;

    • Be a more effective career coach for others;

    • Think and act more strategically;

    • Communicate more effectively as a leader;

    • Create your strategic leadership vision.

    • Strategic Leadership Immersive Program, in Canmore, AB

    • Individual Dimensions Inventory Assessment

    • Individual Dimensions Inventory Assessment Debrief with an Executive Coach

    • One Coaching Session Before the Program

    • One Coaching Session After the Program

    • Hotel Accommodations and Meals provided (Breakfast and Lunch)

    • Evening Cocktail Events with drinks and food included.

    • Access to Cohort WhatsApp Group

    • Access to Alumni Community

    • Access to Ongoing Learning Resources

  • WHEN: April 7th to 9th, 2026
    WHERE: The Malcolm Hotel, Canmore, AB
    INVESTMENT: $5,500, plus applicable taxes (includes meals and accommodation)

    TUESDAY
    11am: Registration, Welcome & Room Check-In

    WEDNESDAY
    All Day Sessions

    THURSDAY
    AM - Morning Session
    12pm - Lunch & Depart

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Leadership Assessment and Coaching
Prior to the in-person experience, participants will complete the Individual Dimensions Inventory (IDI) assessment which focuses on exploring motivation, hidden drivers and untapped sources of energy. An executive leadership coach will deliver a 1:1 coaching debrief on the IDI assessment results to focus development objectives in advance of the in-person experience. Participants will arrive at the learning lab program with clarity on their specific leadership development objectives.

Executive Career Development
Participants are onboarded to the program details, organized in learning  partners and begin sharing their development priorities. Participants will experience a half-day workshop on executive career development, resulting in focusing their leadership development objectives while learning how to be an effective coach for their own teams.

Thinking Strategically
Participants will gain a deeper understanding about what strategy is and more importantly what strategy is not. This exploration will allow leaders to understand what would have to be true to shift their operational imperatives and mindset. Embracing strategic thinking will require participants to be more focused, more thoughtful and more intentional.

Communicating as a Leader
Participants will learn a framework for delivering clear, compelling presentations every time they speak as a leader. They will research, analyze, and understand the importance of knowing their audience and ensuring their messages are always crafted for maximum connection. Through exercises and coaching they will gain confidence in presenting, persuading, and defending messages that inspire audiences to take action.

Change Leadership
Change is omnipresent in our business environments, from geopolitical factors to changes within your own organizations, change is a certainty. Participants will gain an understanding of foundational change leadership concepts, including communication strategies, building resilience, overcoming resistance and practical frameworks for leading change.

Leadership Essentials
Participants will learn from a panel of leaders and executives. This Q&A style panel workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to hear from a variety of leaders across different industries, while gaining valuable insights and perspectives.

Creating a Strategic Leadership Vision
Participants close out the in-person experience by creating their strategic leadership vision. This session focuses on the participants ability to set a clear, forward-looking direction and inspiring others to work toward it.

Cohort Learning Group
Following completion of the workshop, participants will receive an invitation to join a WhatsApp group specifically for their cohort. As program alumni, participants will receive access to the alumni community, supporting development resources and the McQueen quarterly publication Empower.  Approximately a month after completion of the program, participants will have a 1:1 coaching call with an executive coach to follow up on their learning outcomes and support their continued progress.

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