Next Level Leadership: Creating a Culture of Accountability​

This Next Level Leadership program will help you strengthen both personal responsibility and your ability to lead accountability conversations with others. You'll discover practical ways to enhance workplace relationships, improve communication, and make a meaningful impact in your organization. Through a short book study, engaging coursework, peer networking, and hands-on application, you'll gain tools to take ownership, navigate challenging conversations, and foster accountability in your daily work, regardless of your role or title.
 

Program Overview

Focus: Developing the mindset and skills needed to hold oneself and others accountable.

Learning methods include:

• Facilitated leadership sessions
• Reflective individual assignments
• Structured PLC discussions
• Study of the book Crucial Accountability
   

Program Timeline

Kick-Off Session (Virtual)

October 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Introduces the program, establishes expectations, and emphasizes the importance of personal and team accountability in leadership.
 

Session One: In Person – Accountability Starts with YOU

November 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM *metro area
Participants will:

• Create a personal Leadership Creed.
• Examine the root causes of accountability challenges.
• Identify existing accountability gaps.
   

Session Two: In Person – The Accountability Challenge

March 4, 2027, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM *metro area
Participants will:

• Evaluate accountability conversations.
• Assess motivation versus ability in accountability situations.
• Develop a practical accountability action plan.
   

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

Participants are assigned to small cohorts that provide connection, meaningful reflection, and peer support throughout the program. PLCs will meet virtually.

• PLC #1: October 2026
• PLC #2: January 2027
• PLC #3: February 2027
• Optional PLC #4: April 2027
   

FAQ

Is this the same as Leadership Academy? No. While both programs focus on leadership development, they have different goals. Next Level Leadership programs are shorter and focus on specialized leadership skill development. The Leadership Academy is a more comprehensive leadership development program. MASBO will continue to offer both programs, alternating between the Leadership Academy and Next Level Leadership every other year.

Who can attend? This program is open to all MASBO Active members, regardless of their role or position.

Are there any prerequisites, such as graduating from the Leadership Academy? No. There are no prerequisites to participate. However, because enrollment is limited, graduates of the Leadership Academy will receive priority registration.

Is the program in person or virtual? Will sessions be recorded? The program includes two full-day, in-person sessions, one virtual group kickoff session, and three virtual Learning Community coaching sessions. Participants will also reconvene at the MASBO Annual Conference for a final gathering.

Because the program is highly interactive and discussion-based, sessions will not be recorded.
 

Credits
MASBO credits will be issued for attendance at the two in-person sessions, for a total of 12 credit hours.