Learn how to design, develop, and deliver a vertically informed leadership development program
Combine horizontal development (skills, knowledge competencies) with vertical development (mindset capabilities).
What you’ll get from the incubator
Become a part of a design community of leading-edge practitioners
Ready to take your leadership development vertical?
Your facilitators
NICK PETRIE
Nick Petrie is a performance coach for some of the world’s top companies. He specializes in vertical leadership development, culture creation, and resilience under pressure. Nick is the author of the book Work Without Stress, and the whitepaper ‘Future Trends in Leadership Development’.
LETTIE DALTON
As Adeption’s GM for Delivery, Lettie is a highly experienced facilitator, trainer, and coach, with a background working with organizations worldwide to empower, motivate and engage people.
CARL SANDERS-EDWARDS
Carl Sanders-Edwards, founded the vertical coaching platform, Adeption.io. Carl has over 18 years of experience helping workplaces be better in global organizations and startups. Carl is passionate about democratizing leadership development.
2023 Incubator Schedule
Application and Early Bird Tickets Available: 1 April 2023
London
Venue: The Shard, 32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG, United Kingdom
Early Bird Price: 1,750 GBP (30% off) + VAT
Full Price: 2,500 GBP + VAT
| SCHEDULE | DATE | DELIVERY | TIME |
| Early Bird ends for London | EXTENDED: 26 May | – | – |
| Application Deadline | 28 May | – | 12AM BST |
| Your Experience Begins | 29 May | Adeption Platform | None |
| Workshop #1 | 14 June | Virtual | 8:30AM to 11:30AM BST |
| Workshop #2 | 28 June | Virtual | 8:30AM to 11:30AM BST |
| Workshop #3 (Day One) | 12 July | In-Person | 9AM to 5PM BST |
| Optional Social Dinner | 12 July | In-Person | 7PM BST |
| Workshop #3 (Day Two) | 13 July | In-Person | 9AM to 1PM BST |
| Closing Lunch | 13 July | In-Person | 1PM BST |
The London Vertical Development Incubator is in partnership with:
Thank you to our sponsor:
Melbourne
Venue: Melbourne Business School, 200 Leicester St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Early Bird Price: 3,000 AUD/NZD + GST (30% off)
Full Price: 4,400 AUD/NZD + GST
| SCHEDULE | DATE | DELIVERY | TIME |
| Early Bird ends for Melbourne | 6 June | – | – |
| Application Deadline | 8 June | – | 12AM AEST |
| Your Experience Begins | 9 June | Adeption Platform | None |
| Workshop #1 | 30 June | Virtual | 9AM to 12PM AEST |
| Workshop #2 | 27 July | Virtual | 9AM to 12PM AEST |
| Workshop #3 (Day One) | 16 August | In-Person | 9AM to 5PM AEST |
| Optional Social Dinner | 16 August | In-Person | 7PM AEST |
| Workshop #3 (Day Two) | 17 August | In-Person | 9AM to 1PM AEST |
| Closing Lunch | 17 August | In-Person | 1PM AEST |
San Francisco
Venue: Dropbox Office,1800 Owens St, San Francisco, CA 94158
Early Bird Price: 2,200 USD (30% off)
Full Price: 3,000 USD
| SCHEDULE | DATE | DELIVERY | TIME |
| Early Bird ends for San Francisco | 30 June | – | – |
| Application Deadline | 17 July | – | 12AM PDT |
| Your Experience Begins | 18 July | Adeption Platform | None |
| Workshop #1 | 8 August | Virtual | 2PM to 5PM PDT |
| Workshop #2 | 22 August | Virtual | 2PM to 5PM PDT |
| Workshop #3 (Day One) | 7 September | In-Person | 9AM to 5PM PDT |
| Optional Social Dinner | 7 September | In-Person | 7PM PDT |
| Workshop #3 (Day Two) | 8 September | In-Person | 9AM to 1PM PDT |
| Closing Lunch | 8 September | In-Person | 1PM PDT |
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The incubator experience
LEARN
Become a part of a design community of leading-edge practitioners
EXPERIENCE
colliding perspectives reflection and experimentation
PROTOTYPE
ADEPTION DIGITAL WORKOUTS
Learn
- Discover the core principles and research behind vertical development
- Experience the Vertical Mindset Indicator assessment
- Learn and explore different ways to design and introduce vertical development
LIVE ONLINE
Experience
- Interactively experience different vertical development tools and techniques
- Hear how other organizations have implemented vertical development
- Top up on the learning and principles behind vertical development
ADEPTION DIGITAL WORKOUTS
Design, part one
- Explore and start to design your vertical development program
LIVE ONLINE
Design, part two
- Continue with a design thinking process to ideate, narrow, and build a series of prototypes for how your organization could implement vertical development at scale
In-Person
Development Support
- Facilitated small group sessions – feedback and coaching on your prototypes
- Discover more shared experiences from other organizations
- Plan, testing and validation
- Optional 1:1 coaching is available on request
Who should attend?
This incubator is for people who are designing and/or delivering leadership development programs (acceptance criteria required). If you’re interested in growing your leaders in a scalable and effective way using well-researched and academically-tested methodology, the incubator is for you.
Previous attendees
MESSAGES FROM INCUBATOR ALUMNI
“I had read a little bit about vertical development and was anxious to learn more at the Incubator. What made the experience incredible was that Carl and Nick integrated the concepts into the program itself. There are heat generators, colliding perspectives, and reflection moments that help you not only learn, but experience what Vertical Development is all about.”
“I recommend this Vertical Incubator program strongly for its excellent facilitation & learning design, and the beautiful interplay of exercises that participants can “take” in their hip pocket. As a gestalt coach and director of coach training, this Incubator experience gives more dimension to accessing levels of mindset and coaching for range and possibility. I cannot recommend this program strongly enough.”
“Overall, the design of the program was genius. Made great use of time. Tons of learning in the small hours spent on “classroom” time – the zoom sessions flew by. Deep connections with other participants. Loved meeting everyone in person and having time to work on our actual projects and get feedback. Loved access to Nick, Jan and Carl.”
FAQ
How can I join?
Click the apply now button on this page, complete the form, and one of our team members will be in touch via mobile or email.
What are the payment methods and group pricing?
Payments can be made using any major credit card. For alternative payment options, available payment plans, or group pricing, please contact vmi@adeption.io directly.
What is included in the price?
The price includes access to the full Incubator experience, both the virtual and in-person events. Participants must make separate arrangements for hotels and accommodation and flights to the venue.
When will the program start?
For a detailed schedule, please view the schedule for your cohort (Melbourne, London, or San Francisco) on this page. You will be given access to the Incubator Adeption experience and we will notify you on the platform directly,
Will the virtual sessions be recorded?
Yes, the virtual sessions will be recorded and added to your Adeption account.
What if the dates/location doesn't work for me?
Click the ‘Apply’ button on this page and complete the application form. On the first question, choose “None of these options work for me” to register yourself for future Incubator events.