LaunchMASTERCLASS

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LaunchMasterclass is a six-month professional intensive designed to expand influence, sharpen strategic capacity and deliver measurable results across Johnston County and beyond. Participants sharpen skills, deliver measurable ROI for their organizations and graduate as visible, influential leaders in the community.

Program Objectives:

  • Strengthen workforce culture and engagement.
  • Increase productivity and organizational performance (without burnout).
  • Build financial stewardship skills for non-financial leaders.
  • Develop adaptive leadership skills for navigating disruption.
  • Expand visibility and influence through community engagement.
  • Create a sustainable, enduring professional legacy.

Additional Workshops: Stay tuned for more sessions on current trends, technological integrations, financial management, and other crucial business elements.

Class Format:

  • Six Full-Day Masterclasses, Fourth Monday (Jan.–June) 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Graduation and ROI Showcase: Evening Event (Date TBD)

Who Should apply:

  • Established Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
  • Nonprofit Directors, Board Chairs and Civic Leaders
  • Investors and Strategic Stakeholders
  • C-Suite and Senior Executives (CEOs, Presidents, VPs)
  • Employees who wish to grow within their organization

Deliverables:

  • Completed workplace process improvement project aligned to organizational goals.
  • Monthly toolkits (checklists, templates, planners) for immediate application.
  • Recognition at Graduation and ROI Showcase.
  • Measurable ROI report (e.g., reduced turnover, cost savings, efficiency gains.) Exclusive access to a powerful network of innovators and decision-makers.

Applications will be open soon. Get ready to take your career to the next level with LaunchMASTERCLASS.

Why Apply?

Next Level Leadership

The LaunchMasterclass Series equips you with cuttingedge leadership tools, visible community recognition, and tangible ROI for your organization, making it one of the most impactful professional development experiences in our region.

Masterclass Topics

  • Building Workforce Culture with Intention
  • Productivity & Resilient Performance
  • Financial Stewardship for Non-Financial Leaders
  • Adaptive Leadership & Leading Through Change
  • Community Engagement & Strategic Influence
  • Strategic Alignment & Legacy Lab

Capstone and ROI Showcase

Each participant completes a process improvement project and presents results at a high-profile evening event, attended by employers, community leaders and Chamber partners.