Strategic Leadership and Planning | September 2025 | Smithville, MO

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 — Friday, September 26, 2025
09/24/25 4:30 PM 09/26/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Strategic Leadership and Planning | September 2025 | Smithville, MO 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. 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. We will overview the strategic plan process after exploring what must exist before a plan can be created. 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  Herzog Foundation 105 Northeast 188th Street, Smithville, MO 64089 United States Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 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

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. 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. We will overview the strategic plan process after exploring what must exist before a plan can be created.

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

Strategic Leadership and Planning | September 2025 | Smithville, MO

Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:30 PM — Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT

09/24/25 4:30 PM 09/26/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Strategic Leadership and Planning | September 2025 | Smithville, MO 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. 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. We will overview the strategic plan process after exploring what must exist before a plan can be created. 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  Herzog Foundation 105 Northeast 188th Street, Smithville, MO 64089 United States Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 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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	09/24/25 7:00 AM 09/24/25 8:00 AM America/Chicago Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/strategic-leadership-and-planning-september-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-09-24#session_row_29687 <br/> Hotel TBA<br> <br> Parking will be available at the hotel. Any parking expense will be at your own expense<br> <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> The event begins at 4:30PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event.<br> <br> Airport Suggestions:<br> MCI- 20 minutes away Hotel TBA Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:00 - 8:00 AM Hotel TBA Arrival Information & Hotel Check In Hotel TBA Parking will be available at the hotel. Any parking expense will be at your own expense 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. The event begins at 4:30PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event. Airport Suggestions: MCI- 20 minutes away Less Info
	09/24/25 4:00 PM 09/24/25 4:00 PM America/Chicago Transportation to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/strategic-leadership-and-planning-september-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-09-24#session_row_29688 <br/> Be in the lobby by 3:45pm Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 PM Transportation to Training Be in the lobby by 3:45pm Less Info
	09/24/25 4:30 PM 09/24/25 7:15 PM America/Chicago Event Begins: Opening Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/strategic-leadership-and-planning-september-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-09-24#session_row_29689 <br/> Registration<br> Welcome from HF<br> Meet your Coaches<br> What it means to be a strategic organization<br> The role of the leader in Christian education Herzog Foundation \| 105 NE 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:30 - 7:15 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NE 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Event Begins: Opening Sessions Registration Welcome from HF Meet your Coaches What it means to be a strategic organization The role of the leader in Christian education Less Info
	09/24/25 7:15 PM 09/24/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/strategic-leadership-and-planning-september-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-09-24#session_row_29690 <br/> Connect with your peers over dinner! Herzog Foundation \| 105 NE 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:15 - 8:00 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NE 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Connection: Dinner Together Connect with your peers over dinner! Less Info
	09/24/25 8:00 PM 09/24/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Transportation to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/strategic-leadership-and-planning-september-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-09-24#session_row_29691 <br/> Hotel TBA Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 PM Hotel TBA Transportation to Hotel

	09/24/25 7:00 AM 09/24/25 8:00 AM America/Chicago Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/strategic-leadership-and-planning-september-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-09-24#session_row_29687 <br/> Hotel TBA<br> <br> Parking will be available at the hotel. Any parking expense will be at your own expense<br> <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> The event begins at 4:30PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event.<br> <br> Airport Suggestions:<br> MCI- 20 minutes away Hotel TBA Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:00 - 8:00 AM Hotel TBA Arrival Information & Hotel Check In Hotel TBA Parking will be available at the hotel. Any parking expense will be at your own expense 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. The event begins at 4:30PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event. Airport Suggestions: MCI- 20 minutes away Less Info
	09/24/25 4:00 PM 09/24/25 4:00 PM America/Chicago Transportation to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/strategic-leadership-and-planning-september-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-09-24#session_row_29688 <br/> Be in the lobby by 3:45pm Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 PM Transportation to Training Be in the lobby by 3:45pm Less Info
	09/24/25 4:30 PM 09/24/25 7:15 PM America/Chicago Event Begins: Opening Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/strategic-leadership-and-planning-september-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-09-24#session_row_29689 <br/> Registration<br> Welcome from HF<br> Meet your Coaches<br> What it means to be a strategic organization<br> The role of the leader in Christian education Herzog Foundation \| 105 NE 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:30 - 7:15 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NE 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Event Begins: Opening Sessions Registration Welcome from HF Meet your Coaches What it means to be a strategic organization The role of the leader in Christian education Less Info
	09/24/25 7:15 PM 09/24/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/strategic-leadership-and-planning-september-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-09-24#session_row_29690 <br/> Connect with your peers over dinner! Herzog Foundation \| 105 NE 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:15 - 8:00 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NE 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Connection: Dinner Together Connect with your peers over dinner! Less Info
	09/24/25 8:00 PM 09/24/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Transportation to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/strategic-leadership-and-planning-september-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-09-24#session_row_29691 <br/> Hotel TBA Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning September 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 PM Hotel TBA Transportation to Hotel