Join us at The Future Sessions
July 29 – August 1, 2025 | Chester, CT
July 29 – August 1, 2025
Chester, CT
Schedule
Through a guided process, you will draft a communications strategy or strategic plan customized to your goals—whether for an institution, department, or upcoming challenge—and explore a range of critical issues that shape strategic success.
Day 1 — July 29th
Strategic Thinking
Arrive by 6 p.m.
Team Dinner
What & Why Introductions Exercise
Connecting Strategy & Purpose
Forward from Here
Day 2 — July 30th
Idea to Action
Morning Activity
Identifying Possible Horizons
Deep Dive into Direction
Initiating the Strategy
Team Dinner & Activity
Day 3 — July 31st
Action to Implementation
Morning Activity
Overcoming Resistance
Managing Difficult Conversations
Building the Strategy
Team Dinner & Activity
Day 4 — August 1st
Testing through Teamwork
Morning Activity
Presenting Draft Strategies
Discussing Team Feedback
Setting Your Goal
Depart by 1:30 p.m.
Day 1 — July 29th
Strategic Thinking
Arrive by 6 p.m.
Team Dinner
What & Why Introductions Exercise
Connecting Strategy & Purpose
Forward from Here
Day 2 — July 30th
Idea to Action
Morning Activity
Identifying Possible Horizons
Deep Dive into Direction
Initiating the Strategy
Team Dinner & Activity
Schedule
Through a guided process, you will draft a communications strategy or strategic plan customized to your goals—whether for an institution, department, or upcoming challenge—and explore a range of critical issues that shape strategic success.
Day 1 — July 29th
Strategic Thinking
Arrive by 6 p.m.
Team Dinner
What & Why Introductions Exercise
Connecting Strategy & Purpose
Forward from Here
Day 2 — July 30th
Idea to Action
Morning Activity
Identifying Possible Horizons
Deep Dive into Direction
Initiating the Strategy
Team Dinner & Activity
Day 3 — July 31st
Action to Implementation
Morning Activity
Overcoming Resistance
Managing Difficult Conversations
Building the Strategy
Team Dinner & Activity
Day 4 — August 1st
Testing through Teamwork
Morning Activity
Presenting Draft Strategies
Discussing Team Feedback
Setting Your Goal
Depart by 1:30 p.m.
Logistics
Date & Time
July 29 – August 1, 2025
Program begins Tuesday, July 29, at 6 p.m.
Program ends Friday, August 1, at 12:30 p.m., with optional lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location
Guest House Retreat & Conference Center
318 West Main Street
Chester, CT
guesthousecenter.org | Directions
Cost
Early Bird (save 20%): $3,200 per person
Regular rate: $4,000 per person
The fee covers the conference and materials, all three nights at the Guest House, and all meals. Transportation is not included.
Due to the personalized nature of the program, attendance is limited to 10 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Day 3 — July 31st
Action to Implementation
Morning Activity
Overcoming Resistance
Managing Difficult Conversations
Building the Strategy
Team Dinner & Activity
Day 4 — August 1st
Testing through Teamwork
Morning Activity
Presenting Draft Strategies
Discussing Team Feedback
Setting Your Goal
Depart by 1:30 p.m.
Schedule
Through a guided process, you will draft a communications strategy or strategic plan customized to your goals—whether for an institution, department, or upcoming challenge—and explore a range of critical issues that shape strategic success.
Held at the Guest House, a serene retreat center, The Future Sessions gives you ample time to think, plan, and get inspired. The program also includes select outdoor experiences connected to the program goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more about guest rooms and dining, visit guesthousecenter.org.
Held at the Guest House, a serene retreat center, The Future Sessions gives you ample time to think, plan, and get inspired. The program also includes select outdoor experiences connected to the program goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more about guest rooms and dining, visit guesthousecenter.org.
Held at a serene retreat center, The Future Sessions gives you ample time to think, plan, and get inspired. The program also includes select outdoor experiences connected to the program goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more about guest rooms and dining, visit guesthousecenter.org.
Date & Time
July 29 – August 1, 2025
Program begins Tuesday, July 29, at 6 p.m.
Program ends Friday, August 1, at 12:30 p.m., with optional lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location
Guest House Retreat & Conference Center
318 West Main Street
Chester, CT
Cost
Early Bird (save 20%): $3,200 per person
Regular rate: $4,000 per person
The fee covers the conference and materials, all three nights at the Guest House, and all meals. Transportation is not included.
Due to the personalized nature of the program, attendance is limited to 10 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Logistics
The future of your leadership starts here.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shape your vision and elevate your impact.
The future of your leadership starts here.
Held at the Guest House, a serene retreat center, The Future Sessions gives you ample time to think, plan, and get inspired. The program also includes select outdoor experiences connected to the program goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more about guest rooms and dining, visit guesthousecenter.org.
Held at the Guest House, a serene retreat center, The Future Sessions gives you ample time to think, plan, and get inspired. The program also includes select outdoor experiences connected to the program goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more about guest rooms and dining, visit guesthousecenter.org.
Schedule
Through a guided process, you will draft a communications strategy or strategic plan customized to your goals—whether for an institution, department, or upcoming challenge—and explore a range of critical issues that shape strategic success.
Day 1 — July 29th
Strategic Thinking
Arrive by 6 p.m.
Team Dinner
What & Why Introductions Exercise
Connecting Strategy & Purpose
Forward from Here
Day 2 — July 30th
Idea to Action
Morning Activity
Identifying Possible Horizons
Deep Dive into Direction
Initiating the Strategy
Team Dinner & Group Activity
Day 3 — July 31st
Action to Implementation
Morning Activity
Overcoming Resistance
Managing Difficult Conversations
Building the Strategy
Team Dinner & Group Activity
Day 4 — August 1st
Testing through Teamwork
Morning Activity
Presenting Draft Strategies
Discussing Team Feedback
Setting Your Goal
Depart by 1:30 p.m.
Logistics
Date & Time
July 29 – August 1, 2025
Program begins Tuesday, July 29, at 6 p.m.
Program ends Friday, August 1, at 12:30 p.m., with optional lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location
Guest House Retreat & Conference Center
318 West Main Street
Chester, CT
guesthousecenter.org | Directions
Cost
Early Bird (save 20%): $3,200 per person
Regular rate: $4,000 per person
The fee covers the conference and materials, all three nights at the Guest House, and all meals. Transportation is not included.
Due to the personalized nature of the program, attendance is limited to 10 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
The future of your leadership starts here.
The future of your leadership starts here.
The future of your leadership starts here.
