Culture Building and Employee Engagement | July 2025 | Smithville, MO

Monday, July 14, 2025 — Wednesday, July 16, 2025
07/14/25 4:30 PM 07/16/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Culture Building and Employee Engagement | July 2025 | Smithville, MO Synopsis Schools are complex organizations that require teams of people moving together toward a shared vision. Often, school operations are overwhelmed by the tyranny of the urgent. It is the role of leadership to step out of the day-to-day, reflect on the goals and culture of their organization, and invest in the team that will drive their school forward.  This training retreat encourages you as leaders to better invest in your school’s culture, helping you to attract and retain more families and employees committed to your unique mission. During the Culture Building and Employee Engagement Training Retreat, you will engage in topics relating to employee engagement issues in Christian schools such as establishing a shared vision, putting core values to practice, hiring a well-balanced team, and evaluating the engagement of employees. Each school will identify key next steps, changes, and improvements they can make to better their culture building and employee engagement practices. You will leave equipped and empowered to maximize your school’s impact for Christian education.  Who’s It For? This training is best suited for teams of school and homeschool leaders. Recommended attendees include the following roles: head of school (or equivalent), principal(s), lead teacher(s), HR, and/or board member(s). We ask that at least two people attend from each organization. Schedule Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start Day 2: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own Day 3: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early Herzog Foundation 105 Northeast 188th Street, Smithville, MO 64089 United States Culture Building and Employee Engagement | July 2025 | Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

Herzog Foundation

105 Northeast 188th Street
Smithville, MO 64089 United States

http://www.herzogfoundation.connect.space

Synopsis

Schools are complex organizations that require teams of people moving together toward a shared vision. Often, school operations are overwhelmed by the tyranny of the urgent. It is the role of leadership to step out of the day-to-day, reflect on the goals and culture of their organization, and invest in the team that will drive their school forward. 

This training retreat encourages you as leaders to better invest in your school’s culture, helping you to attract and retain more families and employees committed to your unique mission. During the Culture Building and Employee Engagement Training Retreat, you will engage in topics relating to employee engagement issues in Christian schools such as establishing a shared vision, putting core values to practice, hiring a well-balanced team, and evaluating the engagement of employees.

Each school will identify key next steps, changes, and improvements they can make to better their culture building and employee engagement practices. You will leave equipped and empowered to maximize your school’s impact for Christian education. 

Who’s It For?

This training is best suited for teams of school and homeschool leaders. Recommended attendees include the following roles: head of school (or equivalent), principal(s), lead teacher(s), HR, and/or board member(s). We ask that at least two people attend from each organization.

Schedule

Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start

Day 2: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own

Day 3: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early

Event Contact: Herzog Foundation Institute
training@herzogfoundation.com

Culture Building and Employee Engagement | July 2025 | Smithville, MO

Monday, July 14, 2025, 4:30 PM — Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT

07/14/25 4:30 PM 07/16/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Culture Building and Employee Engagement | July 2025 | Smithville, MO Synopsis Schools are complex organizations that require teams of people moving together toward a shared vision. Often, school operations are overwhelmed by the tyranny of the urgent. It is the role of leadership to step out of the day-to-day, reflect on the goals and culture of their organization, and invest in the team that will drive their school forward.  This training retreat encourages you as leaders to better invest in your school’s culture, helping you to attract and retain more families and employees committed to your unique mission. During the Culture Building and Employee Engagement Training Retreat, you will engage in topics relating to employee engagement issues in Christian schools such as establishing a shared vision, putting core values to practice, hiring a well-balanced team, and evaluating the engagement of employees. Each school will identify key next steps, changes, and improvements they can make to better their culture building and employee engagement practices. You will leave equipped and empowered to maximize your school’s impact for Christian education.  Who’s It For? This training is best suited for teams of school and homeschool leaders. Recommended attendees include the following roles: head of school (or equivalent), principal(s), lead teacher(s), HR, and/or board member(s). We ask that at least two people attend from each organization. Schedule Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start Day 2: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own Day 3: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early Herzog Foundation 105 Northeast 188th Street, Smithville, MO 64089 United States Culture Building and Employee Engagement | July 2025 | Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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All guests are required to attend the training in full including all sessions, activities, breaks, and group meals

Breaks and snacks will be provided at various times during the session blocks. During group meals, food options will be available to accommodate select dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and vegetarian. Please plan accordingly for other dietary restrictions or preferences.

Agenda is subject to change.

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	07/14/25 3:00 PM 07/14/25 4:00 PM America/Chicago Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/culture-building-and-employee-engagement-july-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-07-14#session_row_29656 <br/> You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days.<br> <br> There is complimentary parking available as well as a complimentary airport shuttle.<br> <br> The event begins at 4:30 PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event.<br> <br> Airport Suggestions:<br> Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Tru by Hilton \| 10900 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153 Culture Building and Employee Engagement \| July 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:00 - 4:00 PM Tru by Hilton \| 10900 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153 Arrival Information & Hotel Check In You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. There is complimentary parking available as well as a complimentary airport shuttle. The event begins at 4:30 PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event. Airport Suggestions: Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Less Info
	07/14/25 4:00 PM 07/14/25 4:30 PM America/Chicago Transportation to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/culture-building-and-employee-engagement-july-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-07-14#session_row_29657 <br/> Be in the lobby by 3:45 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Culture Building and Employee Engagement \| July 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 - 4:30 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Transportation to Training Be in the lobby by 3:45 PM Less Info
	07/14/25 4:30 PM 07/14/25 7:15 PM America/Chicago Event Begins: Opening Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/culture-building-and-employee-engagement-july-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-07-14#session_row_29658 <br/> Registration<br> Welcome from HF<br> Meet your Coaches<br> What's your deep hope for our time together? <br> Recognizing the Culture<br> Recognizing the Role of the Leader on the Culture Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Culture Building and Employee Engagement \| July 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:30 - 7:15 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Event Begins: Opening Sessions Registration Welcome from HF Meet your Coaches What's your deep hope for our time together? Recognizing the Culture Recognizing the Role of the Leader on the Culture Less Info
	07/14/25 7:15 PM 07/14/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/culture-building-and-employee-engagement-july-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-07-14#session_row_29659 <br/> Connect with your peers over dinner! Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Culture Building and Employee Engagement \| July 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:15 - 8:00 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Connection: Dinner Together Connect with your peers over dinner! Less Info
	07/14/25 8:00 PM 07/14/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Transportation to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/culture-building-and-employee-engagement-july-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-07-14#session_row_29660 <br/> Tru by Hilton \| 10900 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153 Culture Building and Employee Engagement \| July 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 PM Tru by Hilton \| 10900 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153 Transportation to Hotel

	07/14/25 3:00 PM 07/14/25 4:00 PM America/Chicago Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/culture-building-and-employee-engagement-july-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-07-14#session_row_29656 <br/> You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days.<br> <br> There is complimentary parking available as well as a complimentary airport shuttle.<br> <br> The event begins at 4:30 PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event.<br> <br> Airport Suggestions:<br> Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Tru by Hilton \| 10900 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153 Culture Building and Employee Engagement \| July 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:00 - 4:00 PM Tru by Hilton \| 10900 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153 Arrival Information & Hotel Check In You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. There is complimentary parking available as well as a complimentary airport shuttle. The event begins at 4:30 PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event. Airport Suggestions: Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Less Info
	07/14/25 4:00 PM 07/14/25 4:30 PM America/Chicago Transportation to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/culture-building-and-employee-engagement-july-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-07-14#session_row_29657 <br/> Be in the lobby by 3:45 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Culture Building and Employee Engagement \| July 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 - 4:30 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Transportation to Training Be in the lobby by 3:45 PM Less Info
	07/14/25 4:30 PM 07/14/25 7:15 PM America/Chicago Event Begins: Opening Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/culture-building-and-employee-engagement-july-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-07-14#session_row_29658 <br/> Registration<br> Welcome from HF<br> Meet your Coaches<br> What's your deep hope for our time together? <br> Recognizing the Culture<br> Recognizing the Role of the Leader on the Culture Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Culture Building and Employee Engagement \| July 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:30 - 7:15 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Event Begins: Opening Sessions Registration Welcome from HF Meet your Coaches What's your deep hope for our time together? Recognizing the Culture Recognizing the Role of the Leader on the Culture Less Info
	07/14/25 7:15 PM 07/14/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/culture-building-and-employee-engagement-july-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-07-14#session_row_29659 <br/> Connect with your peers over dinner! Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Culture Building and Employee Engagement \| July 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:15 - 8:00 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Connection: Dinner Together Connect with your peers over dinner! Less Info
	07/14/25 8:00 PM 07/14/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Transportation to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/culture-building-and-employee-engagement-july-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-07-14#session_row_29660 <br/> Tru by Hilton \| 10900 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153 Culture Building and Employee Engagement \| July 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 PM Tru by Hilton \| 10900 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153 Transportation to Hotel