Executive Leadership Summit (October 2023)

$2,000.00

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Executive Leadership Summit (October 2023)

This three-day online summit will provide top-level newsroom managers with the tools, insights and coaching to bring their leadership vision to life.

October 18, 2023– October 20, 2023

Overview

  • Get the guidance, tools and connections to bring your leadership goals to life.
  • Connect with executives who are experiencing the same media leadership challenges.
  • Receive personalized coaching from one of Poynter’s executive coaches.
  • Dedicate time to reflect on your leadership style and how you’d like to grow moving forward.
  • Learn new tools and discuss best practices for conflict, change management and more.
  • Apply as soon as possible. Acceptance is rolling and space is limited.
  • The final deadline to apply is Monday, Aug. 14.

$2,000.00

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Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn from Poynter leadership faculty Sitara Nieves and Cheryl Carpenter, a slate of keynote speakers and via one-on-one coaching. Topics include how to:

  • Align your leadership with your values and those of your organization
  • Build the leadership team that will move your vision forward
  • Retain and continue to challenge your best people
  • Effectively lead change
  • Explore ethics, transparency and communication
  • Deal with conflict and challenging personalities
  • Ingrain diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in every facet of your leadership

$2,000.00

Apply Now

Overview

  • Get the guidance, tools and connections to bring your leadership goals to life.
  • Connect with executives who are experiencing the same media leadership challenges.
  • Receive personalized coaching from one of Poynter’s executive coaches.
  • Dedicate time to reflect on your leadership style and how you’d like to grow moving forward.
  • Learn new tools and discuss best practices for conflict, change management and more.
  • Apply as soon as possible. Acceptance is rolling and space is limited.
  • The final deadline to apply is Monday, Aug. 14.

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Poynter’s 2023 Executive Leadership Summit will provide the space, tools and connections to help you prioritize your vision and values as a leader. This is your chance to surround yourself with other executive leaders who are experiencing the same media leadership challenges you are — and discover solutions together. Poynter faculty Sitara Nieves and Cheryl Carpenter will help you reflect, reset and focus on your priorities.

Participants will convene online Oct. 18-20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern. Each session will kick off with a keynote speaker, followed by an exploration of leadership topics, guided group discussions, self-assessment activities and purposeful breaks. Up to a month after the program concludes, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule a one-hour personalized coaching session with an executive coach to continue to focus on your leadership.

Praise for Poynter’s 2022 Executive Summit

I’m the only person in my role at my organization. Getting to talk to others who are in similar roles made me feel like part of a community in ways that are incredibly challenging to achieve in the day to day.

By its nature, management can be a lonely business. It is great to get tips from others who have been through it, and also remind yourself that others are experiencing a lot of the same challenges.

There were a lot of practical lessons I can take back to the job tomorrow.

I feel like I actually know what I should be doing in my role, instead of just looking for fires to put out and things to fix.

This time helped me realize what I’m doing well, as well as allowed me time to breathe and reflect on my performance as a boss and what I could do better. The feedback and advice would be valuable for any leader in this field.

Questions?

If you need assistance, please email us at info@poynter.org.

This program takes place Wednesday, Oct. 18, through Friday, Oct. 20.

Participants will convene online from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. Space to share and integrate insights will be prioritized. All conversations will be off the record, including a dedicated hour for one-on-one coaching from Poynter’s experienced executive coaches.

Expect a slate of notable guest speakers, a focus on the future and practical takeaways you can apply right away.

Who should apply

This online summit is for leaders who are No. 1 or 2 in their organization and/or a department head with 10 or more years of experience. We intend to have a limited cohort of news executives to allow for active discussion among the participants. We encourage and welcome diverse applicants from all mediums. 

Application process

The process to apply is straightforward and simple. No letter of recommendation or reference is required. Please be prepared to answer questions about your professional experience, areas of interest and basic demographic information.

Only 20 spots are available. Please apply as soon as you know the Executive Summit is for you. Acceptance is rolling and space is limited. The final deadline is Monday, Aug. 14. 

Cost

Tuition for the three-day Executive Summit is $2,000. Accepted participants will receive 18 hours of live instruction, peer group discussion and facilitated self-assessment activities. In addition, participants will get an hour-long, one-on-one coaching session after the program to help implement new ideas. 

More than these concrete benefits, the Executive Summit will foster self-awareness, connect you to industry leaders and spark innovation. 

Some limited stipends may be available. Please indicate on your application if you require financial assistance.

Instructors

Lead Faculty

  • Cheryl Carpenter
    Adjunct
    Cheryl Carpenter is an adjunct faculty member at The Poynter Institute. From 2017 to 2021, she coached 12 news organizations through their performance management challenges...
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  • Sitara Nieves
    Vice President, Teaching and Organizational Strategy
    Sitara Nieves is Vice President, Teaching and Organizational Strategy at The Poynter Institute. Her portfolio includes the Digital Transformation Program and leadership training for newsrooms...
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2023 Keynotes

  • Kelly McBride
    Senior Vice President and Chair of Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership
    Kelly McBride is a journalist, consultant and one of the country’s leading voices on media ethics and democracy. She is senior vice president and chair...
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Previous Guests

  • Yvette Miley
    Senior Vice President, NBCU News Group
    Yvette M. Miley is the Senior Vice President of NBCU News Group. Previously, Miley was Vice President for MSNBC. Before that, she was Executive Editor...
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  • Andrew Pergam
    Former Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, Facebook
    Andy Pergam joined Facebook in July 2019 as Director, Global Strategic Initiatives. The team helped advise on and lead in critical issue areas like content...
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  • Emily Ramshaw
    Co-founder and CEO, The 19th
    Emily Ramshaw is the cofounder and CEO of The 19th, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization founded “to empower women—particularly those underserved by and underrepresented in...
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  • Amanda Ripley
    Journalist and Author, “High Conflict”
    Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author, an investigative journalist and host of the Slate podcast How To! She’s spent her career trying...
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  • Rene Sanchez
    Editor, The Times-Picayune/The Advocate
    Rene Sanchez is the Editor and Vice President of News for The Times-Picayune, The Advocate and NOLA.com. He has led the newsrooms in New Orleans,...
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  • Krissah Thompson
    Managing Editor for Diversity and Inclusion, The Washington Post
    Krissah Thompson is The Washington Post’s Managing Editor of Diversity and Inclusion. She is the first Black woman to hold the title Managing Editor. She...
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  • Elite Truong
    Vice President Of Product Strategy, American Press Institute
    Elite (e-light) Truong is the Vice President of Product Strategy at American Press Institute, where she manages data products that help local newsrooms make strategic...
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