Manager Leadership Program

An immersive program designed for managers who need to adapt and thrive in the AI-powered workplace

Timeline

Oct 2025 – Mar 2026

6-Month Program
Format

6 In-Person Sessions

Each led by a different mentor
AI Project

Team Project
Learn by building and leading
Group Size

6–8 Participants

Small cohort
Program Fee

$999 Per Person

Covers food and space

What You Will Experience

AI-Era Project

Build an AI-powered solution with your cohort — from idea to working prototype, real users, and a live demo at graduation.
Peer Connections

Build lasting relationships in a small, committed cohort of Asian women across industries.
Rotating Mentors

Meet a new mentor each month for hard-won insights and practical leadership strategies.
Interactive Sessions

Join candid, judgment-free discussions to share challenges, swap strategies, and gain fresh perspectives.

Program Outline

9/19/2026
Kick-off Party

Orientation | Cohort Mixer
Mingle with all mentees and mentors to get to know each other. We will give a thorough overview of everything you need to know about the program in next six month and host Q+A, so you are set up for success.

9/26/2026
Building Visible Leadership and Influence

Mentor - Christina Li Spence
Managers need to make their leadership, decisions, and team impact visible, especially when work becomes more cross-functional and less clearly owned.

10/10/2026
Building a Learning and Experimentation Mindset

Mentor - Yikun Zhao
Teams need to keep learning, testing, and adapting instead of waiting for perfect clarity.

1/9/2027
Strategic Thinking in the AI Era

Mentor - Shimin Ni
Managers need to rethink what should be automated, delegated, simplified, or redesigned.

11/14/2026
Redesigning Workflows with AI

Mentor - Hue Chiang
Managers need to connect AI, business priorities, people, and long-term opportunities.

2/13/2027
Building High-Performing Human + AI Teams

Mentor - Emily Ching
Managers need to help people collaborate well with each other and with AI tools.

3/13/2027
Leading with an Impact-Driven Mindset

Mentor - Claire Fang
Managers need to shift teams from “doing more work” to creating measurable value. AI increases output, but impact still requires judgment.

3/27/2026
Celebration Party

Celebration & Reflection
Gather together to celebrate what we have achieved together over the six months, showcase AI solution about how we can together help more Asian women to grow their career!