Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning | October 2025 | Nashville, TN

Monday, October 27, 2025 — Wednesday, October 29, 2025
10/27/25 4:30 PM 10/29/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning | October 2025 | Nashville, TN Synopsis We can’t lead strategic organizations until we understand what it means to have strategic leadership. This training retreat builds up the leaders of our Christian schools. What is leadership? What does it mean to lead an organization toward a common goal? What are the common pitfalls and barriers to mission advancement? How do we manage our people, time, and resources more effectively given budget constraints and everyday tasks that must get done? At this training, you will learn the fundamentals of what it means to lead and how that differs from management. You will learn the core aspects of rallying a team that must be in place before we create effective systems and strategic plans. We will overview the strategic plan process after exploring what must exist before a plan can be created. On an invitation-only basis, leaders will be invited to a post-training virtual coaching cohort for organizations of your size to walk through the initial strategic planning phase. Who’s It For? We strongly encourage each organization to bring at least two leaders to this training. Ideal participants include the Head of School, board members, aspiring leaders, and other executive leadership team members. This training would also be a great professional development tool for new heads of schools or teachers and admin. team with leadership potential. 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  HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center 400 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219 United States Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning | October 2025 | Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center

400 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37219 United States

http://www.herzogfoundation.connect.space

Synopsis

We can’t lead strategic organizations until we understand what it means to have strategic leadership. This training retreat builds up the leaders of our Christian schools. What is leadership? What does it mean to lead an organization toward a common goal? What are the common pitfalls and barriers to mission advancement? How do we manage our people, time, and resources more effectively given budget constraints and everyday tasks that must get done?

At this training, you will learn the fundamentals of what it means to lead and how that differs from management. You will learn the core aspects of rallying a team that must be in place before we create effective systems and strategic plans. We will overview the strategic plan process after exploring what must exist before a plan can be created. On an invitation-only basis, leaders will be invited to a post-training virtual coaching cohort for organizations of your size to walk through the initial strategic planning phase.

Who’s It For?

We strongly encourage each organization to bring at least two leaders to this training. Ideal participants include the Head of School, board members, aspiring leaders, and other executive leadership team members. This training would also be a great professional development tool for new heads of schools or teachers and admin. team with leadership potential.

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

Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning | October 2025 | Nashville, TN

Monday, October 27, 2025, 4:30 PM — Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT

10/27/25 4:30 PM 10/29/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning | October 2025 | Nashville, TN Synopsis We can’t lead strategic organizations until we understand what it means to have strategic leadership. This training retreat builds up the leaders of our Christian schools. What is leadership? What does it mean to lead an organization toward a common goal? What are the common pitfalls and barriers to mission advancement? How do we manage our people, time, and resources more effectively given budget constraints and everyday tasks that must get done? At this training, you will learn the fundamentals of what it means to lead and how that differs from management. You will learn the core aspects of rallying a team that must be in place before we create effective systems and strategic plans. We will overview the strategic plan process after exploring what must exist before a plan can be created. On an invitation-only basis, leaders will be invited to a post-training virtual coaching cohort for organizations of your size to walk through the initial strategic planning phase. Who’s It For? We strongly encourage each organization to bring at least two leaders to this training. Ideal participants include the Head of School, board members, aspiring leaders, and other executive leadership team members. This training would also be a great professional development tool for new heads of schools or teachers and admin. team with leadership potential. 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  HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center 400 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219 United States Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning | October 2025 | Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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Agenda Highlights:

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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	10/29/25 7:50 AM 10/29/25 7:50 AM America/Chicago Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/organizational-leadership-and-strategic-planning-october-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-10-29#session_row_29821 <br/> Be at Spark by 8:00am. Please leave your luggage with the front desk upon check out if you plan to return to the hotel. HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning \| October 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:50 AM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Training Be at Spark by 8:00am. Please leave your luggage with the front desk upon check out if you plan to return to the hotel. Less Info
	10/29/25 8:00 AM 10/29/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/organizational-leadership-and-strategic-planning-october-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-10-29#session_row_29822 <br/> Coffee and breakfast<br> Introduction to strategic priorities and planning<br> Q&A<br> Leadership next steps<br> Presentation to peers<br> Small group coaching<br> Closing encouragements HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning \| October 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Morning Sessions Coffee and breakfast Introduction to strategic priorities and planning Q&A Leadership next steps Presentation to peers Small group coaching Closing encouragements Less Info
	10/29/25 12:00 PM 10/29/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Event Dismissed: Lunch Together or On Your Way View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/organizational-leadership-and-strategic-planning-october-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-10-29#session_row_29823 <br/> Lunch will be provided whether you need to hit the road or if you have some time to sit with your peers and share one last meal together at the training. HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning \| October 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Event Dismissed: Lunch Together or On Your Way Lunch will be provided whether you need to hit the road or if you have some time to sit with your peers and share one last meal together at the training. Less Info
	10/29/25 12:20 PM 10/29/25 12:20 PM America/Chicago Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/organizational-leadership-and-strategic-planning-october-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-10-29#session_row_29824 <br/> Walk back to your hotel. Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning \| October 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:20 PM Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Hotel Walk back to your hotel. Less Info

	10/29/25 7:50 AM 10/29/25 7:50 AM America/Chicago Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/organizational-leadership-and-strategic-planning-october-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-10-29#session_row_29821 <br/> Be at Spark by 8:00am. Please leave your luggage with the front desk upon check out if you plan to return to the hotel. HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning \| October 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:50 AM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Training Be at Spark by 8:00am. Please leave your luggage with the front desk upon check out if you plan to return to the hotel. Less Info
	10/29/25 8:00 AM 10/29/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/organizational-leadership-and-strategic-planning-october-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-10-29#session_row_29822 <br/> Coffee and breakfast<br> Introduction to strategic priorities and planning<br> Q&A<br> Leadership next steps<br> Presentation to peers<br> Small group coaching<br> Closing encouragements HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning \| October 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Morning Sessions Coffee and breakfast Introduction to strategic priorities and planning Q&A Leadership next steps Presentation to peers Small group coaching Closing encouragements Less Info
	10/29/25 12:00 PM 10/29/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Event Dismissed: Lunch Together or On Your Way View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/organizational-leadership-and-strategic-planning-october-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-10-29#session_row_29823 <br/> Lunch will be provided whether you need to hit the road or if you have some time to sit with your peers and share one last meal together at the training. HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning \| October 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Event Dismissed: Lunch Together or On Your Way Lunch will be provided whether you need to hit the road or if you have some time to sit with your peers and share one last meal together at the training. Less Info
	10/29/25 12:20 PM 10/29/25 12:20 PM America/Chicago Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/organizational-leadership-and-strategic-planning-october-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-10-29#session_row_29824 <br/> Walk back to your hotel. Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning \| October 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:20 PM Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Hotel Walk back to your hotel. Less Info