Custom Programs

Leadership challenges are not one-size-fits-all, and neither are our solutions.

At the University of Dayton Center for Leadership, we partner with organizations nationwide to design high-impact, customized training for all levels—from executive leadership to front-line staff. Our programs are built to address real-world challenges, ignite growth, and drive meaningful results.

 


What Sets Us Apart?

  • Tailored to You: Every program is designed specifically for your organization—aligned with your mission, values, and leadership goals.
  • Flexible Delivery, Anywhere: Programs are offered in-person, virtually, or in hybrid formats—at UDCL, your location, or a venue of your choice.
  • Collaborative Design Process: We work closely with you to co-create learning experiences that reflect your culture, strategy, and strategic objectives.
  • Results-Focused Learning: Your participants will leave with practical tools and strategies they can apply immediately.
  • Comprehensive Services: From keynotes and single-session workshops to multi-year, cohort-based initiatives, UDCL offers a full spectrum of leadership solutions. Offerings also include 360° feedback, executive coaching, and strategic consulting to identify gaps, strengthen team performance, and build leadership pipelines.

Our Approach: Built Around Your Goals

We use a collaborative process that ensures your custom program is both engaging, relevant, and impactful:

  • Discover Your Needs: We begin by learning about your organization—your challenges, opportunities, and leadership priorities.
  • Design the Experience: Our team develops a customized learning framework, builds curriculum, and selects expert facilitators tailored to your audience.
  • Deliver with Impact: Our facilitators lead dynamic sessions using discussion, case studies, experiential learning, and hands-on applications, designed to inspire growth and transformation.
  • Evaluate & Evolve: We gather participant feedback through post-program evaluations to measure impact and identify opportunities for continued growth. We share this feedback with you to inform next steps, demonstrate ROI, and guide future strategy.

Custom Program Focus Areas

Develop the leadership capabilities that matter most to your organization. Whether you are building foundational skills or preparing leaders for future challenges, UDCL programs include a range of specialized topics and flexible formats.

Programs can be delivered as stand-alone sessions or as part of a broader leadership strategy that boosts engagement, retention, and performance.

Choose from our most in-demand focus areas:

  • AI Integration & Tech-Enabled Productivity
  • Business Acumen & Financial Literacy
  • Change Leadership, Culture & Strategy Execution
  • Coaching, Communication & Influence
  • Collaboration & Team Dynamics
  • Customer Experience
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
  • Foundations of Leadership & Management
  • Mental Health & Workplace Well-Being
  • Problem Solving, Innovation, Decision-Making, & Project Management
  • Resilience, Mindset & Adaptability
  • Self-Leadership & Personal Effectiveness
  • Women in Leadership
  • Workforce Development & Upskilling

UDCL’s signature leadership programs include many of the focus areas highlighted above. Browse the brochures below to preview sessions offered throughout the year:

Looking for something different? Let’s build it together.

Custom Team Building & Experiential Programs

Designed in partnership with University of Dayton Campus Recreation, we offer a series of hands-on indoor or outdoor experiences that foster collaboration, strengthen connection, build trust, and improve communication. Whether paddling down the river or navigating team challenges on land, our expert staff helps you grow together in meaningful ways.

Group Paddling Experiences

Get out of the office and onto the water for a guided float. No experience necessary—our staff provides everything you need. This fun, outdoor adventure encourages connection, conversation, and camaraderie.

Custom Team Building

Enhance your paddling session—or book a standalone team-building event featuring low ropes, ground challenges, and much more! Activities will be tailored to your team’s goals, timing, and level of ability, fostering trust, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.

Our experiential programs are customizable to your group’s size and goals. Reach out to discuss your ideal experience—we would love to help design what works best for you!

Investment

Pricing varies based on program length, format, group size, and delivery method. Contact us for a personalized quote.

*Custom programs are not eligible for partner unit usage. However, UDCL partners benefit from our most competitive rates on custom offerings. Want to become a partner? Click here for more info.


Ready to Strengthen Your Leadership Pipeline?

It begins with a conversation.

We offer a range of flexible partnership options to meet your organization’s unique needs. Whether you're interested in:

  • A private offering of an existing leadership program with light customization
  • A high-impact keynote to engage and inspire your audience
  • A fully customized leadership experience designed from the ground up
  • Individual or group coaching, including 360° assessments and personalized development plans
  • Strategic consulting to help you build a comprehensive leadership pipeline

UDCL is your trusted partner in developing leaders at every level.

If you have any questions or need more information about our custom offerings, please contact Katie Sullivan at ksullivan3@udayton.edu or 937-229-1457.