Rethink and renew with great new colleagues at The Future Sessions
October 21-24, 2025 | Essex, MA
Rethink and renew with great new colleagues at The Future Sessions
October 21-24, 2025 | Essex, MA
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 — Oct. 21
Strategic Thinking
Arrive by 6 p.m.
Team Dinner
What & Why Introductions Exercise
Connecting Strategy & Purpose
Forward from Here
Day 2 — Oct. 22
Idea to Action
Morning Activity
Identifying Possible Horizons
Deep Dive into Direction
Initiating the Strategy
Team Dinner & Activity
Day 3 — Oct. 23
Action to Implementation
Morning Activity
Overcoming Resistance
Turning Difficult Conversations into Strategic Progress
Building the Strategy
Team Dinner & Activity
Day 4 — Oct. 24
Testing through Teamwork
Morning Activity
Presenting Draft Strategies
Strategic Group Feedback
Setting Your Goal
Depart by 1:30 p.m.
Day 1 — Oct. 21
Strategic Thinking
Arrive by 6 p.m.
Team Dinner
What & Why Introductions Exercise
Connecting Strategy & Purpose
Forward from Here
Day 2 — Oct. 22
Idea to Action
Morning Activity
Identifying Possible Horizons
Deep Dive into Direction
Initiating the Strategy
Team Dinner & Activity
Logistics
Date & Time
Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 21-24, 2025
Program begins Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m.
Program ends Friday, Oct. 24, at 12:30 p.m., with optional lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location
Essex Woods Meeting Retreat Center
1 Conomo Point Road
Essex, MA
essexwords.com
(~1 hour drive from Boston Logan International Airport)
Cost
Early Bird (save 25%): $3,000 per person
Regular rate: $4,000 per person
The fee covers the conference and materials, all three nights at Essex Woods, 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.
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Day 3 — Oct. 23
Action to Implementation
Morning Activity
Overcoming Resistance
Turning Difficult Conversations into Strategic Progress
Building the Strategy
Team Dinner & Activity
Day 4 — Oct. 24
Testing through Teamwork
Morning Activity
Presenting Draft Strategies
Strategic Group 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 Essex Woods—a serene retreat center on Cape Ann along Boston’s North Shore—The Future Sessions offers space to think deeply, plan boldly, and get inspired.
Set against peak fall foliage this October, the experience includes select outdoor moments that connect directly to the program’s goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more info about our venue, visit essexwoods.com.
Held at Essex Woods—a serene retreat center on Cape Ann along Boston’s North Shore—The Future Sessions offers space to think deeply, plan boldly, and get inspired.
Set against peak fall foliage this October, the experience includes select outdoor moments that connect directly to the program’s goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more info about our venue, visit essexwoods.com.
A private room and bathroom are reserved for each attendee.
Fresh meals are included—dietary needs welcome.
A private room and bathroom are reserved for each attendee.
Fresh meals are included—dietary needs welcome.
A private room and bathroom are reserved for each attendee.
Fresh meals are included—dietary needs welcome.
A private room and bathroom are reserved for each attendee.
Fresh meals are included—dietary needs welcome.
Date & Time
Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 21-24, 2025
Program begins Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m.
Program ends Friday, Oct. 24, at 12:30 p.m., with optional lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location
Essex Woods Meeting Retreat Center
1 Conomo Point Road
Essex, MA
essexwoods.com
(~1 hour drive from Boston Logan International Airport)
Cost
Early Bird (save 25%): $3,000 per person
Regular rate: $4,000 per person
The fee covers the conference and materials, all three nights at Essex Woods, 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.
Our meeting space: open, energizing, and designed for connection.
The grounds invite exploration, with quiet corners for reflection.
Our meeting space: open, energizing, and designed for connection.
The grounds invite exploration, with quiet corners for reflection.
Cozy indoor spaces for connection or quiet.
Unwind or connect in outdoor nooks surrounded by fall color.
Cozy indoor spaces for connection or quiet.
Unwind or connect in outdoor nooks surrounded by fall color.
A private room and bathroom are reserved for each attendee.
Fresh meals are included—dietary needs welcome.
A private room and bathroom are reserved for each attendee.
Fresh meals are included—dietary needs welcome.
Each day begins with fresh air and a clear mind.
Evenings offer space and time to unwind.
Each day begins with fresh air and a clear mind.
Evenings offer space and time to unwind.
Held at Essex Woods—a serene retreat center on Cape Ann along Boston’s North Shore—The Future Sessions offers space to think deeply, plan boldly, and get inspired.
Set against peak fall foliage this October, the experience includes select outdoor moments that connect directly to the program’s goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more info about our venue, visit essexwoods.com.
Held at Essex Woods—a serene retreat center on Cape Ann along Boston’s North Shore—The Future Sessions offers space to think deeply, plan boldly, and get inspired.
Set against peak fall foliage this October, the experience includes select outdoor moments that connect directly to the program’s goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more info about our venue, visit essexwoods.com.
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 — Oct. 21
Strategic Thinking
Arrive by 6 p.m.
Team Dinner
What & Why Introductions Exercise
Connecting Strategy & Purpose
Forward from Here
Day 2 — Oct. 22
Idea to Action
Morning Activity
Identifying Possible Horizons
Deep Dive into Direction
Initiating the Strategy
Team Dinner & Group Activity
Day 3 — Oct. 23
Action to Implementation
Morning Activity
Overcoming Resistance
Turning Difficult Conversations into Strategic Progress
Building the Strategy
Team Dinner & Group Activity
Day 4 — Oct. 24
Testing through Teamwork
Morning Activity
Presenting Draft Strategies
Strategic Group Feedback
Setting Your Goal
Depart by 1:30 p.m.
Logistics
Date & Time
Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 21-24, 2025
Program begins Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m.
Program ends Friday, Oct. 24, at 12:30 p.m., with optional lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location
Essex Woods Meeting Retreat Center
1 Conomo Point Road
Essex, MA
essexwoods.com
(~1 hour drive from Boston Logan International Airport)
Cost
Early Bird (save 25%): $3,000 per person
Regular rate: $4,000 per person
The fee covers the conference and materials, all three nights at Essex Woods, 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.
Held at Essex Woods—a serene retreat center on Cape Ann along Boston’s North Shore—The Future Sessions offers space to think deeply, plan boldly, and get inspired.
Set against peak fall foliage this October, the experience includes select outdoor moments that connect directly to the program’s goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more info about our venue, visit essexwoods.com.
Held at Essex Woods—a serene retreat center on Cape Ann along Boston’s North Shore—The Future Sessions offers space to think deeply, plan boldly, and get inspired.
Set against peak fall foliage this October, the experience includes select outdoor moments that connect directly to the program’s goals.
Accommodations and all meals are included with your registration. For more info about our venue, visit essexwoods.com.
Our meeting space: open, energizing, and designed for connection.
The grounds invite exploration, with quiet corners for reflection.
Our meeting space: open, energizing, and designed for connection.
The grounds invite exploration, with quiet corners for reflection.
Each day begins with fresh air and a clear mind.
Evenings offer space and time to unwind.
Each day begins with fresh air and a clear mind.
Evenings offer space and time to unwind.
Cozy indoor spaces for connection or quiet.
Unwind or connect in outdoor nooks surrounded by fall color.
Cozy indoor spaces for connection or quiet.
Unwind or connect in outdoor nooks surrounded by fall color.
Our meeting space: open, energizing, and designed for connection.
The grounds invite exploration, with quiet corners for reflection.
Our meeting space: open, energizing, and designed for connection.
The grounds invite exploration, with quiet corners for reflection.
Each day begins with fresh air and a clear mind.
Evenings offer space and time to unwind.
Each day begins with fresh air and a clear mind.
Evenings offer space and time to unwind.
Cozy indoor spaces for connection or quiet.
Unwind or connect in outdoor nooks surrounded by fall color.
Cozy indoor spaces for connection or quiet.
Unwind or connect in outdoor nooks surrounded by fall color.
The future of your leadership starts here.
The future of your leadership starts here.
The future of your leadership starts here.
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