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Take your leadership development into your own hands.

Developing yourself as a leader is often the last thing on your to-do list and rarely gets done.

Without dedicated time to step away and craft a clear development strategy, you may never achieve the type of meaningful growth that will make you a better leader.

During this 2-day retreat for individual leaders, you will customize a leadership development strategy filled with new insights, powerful thinking skills, and new paths to highly creative leadership.

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About this retreat

  • 2-day Retreat for Academic Leaders

  • Gather with like-minded leaders and gain new insights about leadership and creativity.

  • Discover strategies to nurture your team and confidently guide them toward meaningful growth and innovation.

  • Customize a leadership development plan for yourself and those you lead.

  • Refining your own leadership skills is a powerful way to invest in yourself, become more effective, and add real value to your institution. But this work often gets pushed out by a constant barrage of emails and responsibilities.

    This 2-day retreat for individual leaders allows you to step away from your desk and create a plan. Working with our facilitators and learning from other leaders, you can customize a development plan filled with new insights, powerful thinking strategies, and learn to lead with greater imagination.

  • We are planning a handful of retreats this year in the Denver area. They will be scheduled based on interest.

    • Early Bird Rate: $850

    • Standard Rate: $925

    • Includes a post-retreat mastermind event to follow up and support each participant.

    • Cohort Size: 14-24 leaders from various institutions.

    • Location: Denver Metro Area, Venue TBD

    • Agenda will include a mix of instruction, collaboration, reflection, and social activities.

    • Comes with your own copy of “Leading With Your Imagination” by Scott J. Wakefield.   

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  • Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk

    By registering for a retreat with the Institute of Creative Learning, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

    1. Assumption of Risk
      We will do everything we can to take care of you while you are with us. And you understand that attending our retreats may involve risks that are inherent to physical and social activities. You assume full responsibility for any personal injury or harm that may result from participation.

    2. Release of Liability
      You release and discharge the Institute of Creative Learning and its representatives from all claims, liabilities, and expenses arising from your participation, except in cases of intentional misconduct.

    3. Medical Concerns
      You confirm that you are physically and mentally able to participate in all retreat activities and have consulted a physician if needed. All activities are optional and you should exclude yourself if you have any concerns.

    By registering, you accept these terms and waive any claim against the Institute of Creative Learning.

  • 1. Registration and Payment
    Payment is expected at the time of registration or within 2-weeks of registration. Other arrangements can be made. Pricing may vary based on early or late registration, or other factors. All fees include retreat materials, activities, sessions, and meals unless otherwise specified.

    2. Retreat Content
    The Institute of Creative Learning reserves the right to modify retreat content, agenda, schedule, or speakers if necessary.

    3. Code of Conduct
    All attendees are expected to participate respectfully. Disruptive or disrespectful behavior for our staff or other participants may result in removal from the retreat without a refund.

    4. Intellectual Property
    Materials provided are the property of the Institute of Creative Learning, Creative Synthesis Ltd., or Scott J. Wakefield and may not be reproduced or distributed without permission.

    5. Changes to These Terms
    We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions. Updates will be posted on our website.

  • 1. Event Cancellation by the Institute of Creative Learning
    This is rare. But in the event of retreat cancellation, all participants will be notified 20 days prior to the event. All participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to a future event. We are not responsible for other expenses that you may have incurred, such as travel or lodging. A retreat may be cancelled if a minimum number of guests is not reached or if the venue cancels our booking for whatever reason.

    2. Participant Cancellations

    • Full Refund: Available for cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the event.

    • Partial Refund: Available for cancellations made between 15-29 days prior to the event.

    • No Refund: For cancellations made within 14 days of the event.

  • 1. Full Refunds
    You may receive a full refund if you cancel within 30 days or more before the retreat start date.

    2. Partial Refunds
    If you cancel between 15-29 days before the retreat, a 50% refund will be issued.

    3. No Refunds
    Cancellations within 14 days of the event will not be refunded.

    4. Refund Processing
    Approved refunds will be processed within 10 days of the cancellation request. They will be returned to the original source of payment, i.e. credit card, etc.