Executive Leaders Program: A New Chapter for 2026

Posted by Ken Dagley
23 February

Immersive Leadership Development in Brisbane and Townsville

As Queensland’s leaders navigate increasing complexity, heightened scrutiny, and accelerating change, one message has been consistent: leadership development must be immersive, practical, and deeply relational.

In response, we are pleased to announce an important evolution in our flagship program for 2026.

The Executive Leaders Program – Now a Five-Day Intensive (3 + 2)

The Executive Leaders Program has been redesigned into a focused, high-impact five-day in-person intensive, delivered as:

Three-Day Immersive Intensive
Followed by a
Two-Day Advanced Intensive

Between these two phases, participants return to their organisations to apply insights to real-world adaptive challenges.

This redesigned format reflects senior executive feedback: less blended learning, more in-person engagement, stronger cross-sector relationships, and deeper immersion.

What’s Different in 2026?

  • A fully in-person executive experience

  • Concentrated learning with world-class faculty

  • A structured Adaptive Challenge that integrates theory and practice

  • Stronger cohort bonds and peer learning

  • Greater emphasis on strategic foresight, systems thinking, and influence

The program remains designed for senior and executive-ready leaders who operate in complex environments and carry system-level responsibility. Participants step out of operational pressure and into a focused executive learning environment where they can reflect, diagnose, prototype, and strengthen their leadership practice.

2026 Locations and Dates

Brisbane
Phase 1: 12–14 May 2026
Phase 2: 29–30 June 2026            Brochure link

Townsville
Phase 1: 5–7 August 2026
Phase 2: 23–24 September 2026  Brochure link

Archersfield’s team building, strategic planning and professional coaching have assisted our network of organisations to become more efficient, effective, and focused on delivering great services for our clients and communities.

Kerrin Benson – Chief Executive Officer, MDA Ltd

Ready to shape the future?