Calgary, Alberta · September 2026

BridgeUp YYC

Leadership Enablement Program

An intensive leadership development experience for professionals ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose — drawing on 20+ years of cross-sector leadership insight.

Starts September 5, 2026 Limited Spots Documentation Deadline: Aug 15, 2026
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20+
Years of Leadership Experience
4
Sectors of Expertise
6
Weeks of Intensive Learning
YYC
Calgary, Alberta
About the Program

Leadership Built on Real Experience

BridgeUp YYC LEP bridges the gap between professional expertise and executive leadership — equipping you with the frameworks, tools, and mindset to navigate today's complex organizational landscape.

Strategic Leadership

Develop the executive thinking skills needed to make confident decisions under complexity and uncertainty.

  • Strategic thinking & planning frameworks
  • Executive decision-making under pressure
  • Vision setting & organizational direction

Leading Diverse Teams

Build the cultural intelligence and interpersonal skills to lead high-performing teams across organizational contexts.

  • Inclusive leadership practices
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Conflict resolution & team dynamics

Economic Literacy

Understand the economic forces shaping your organization so you can lead with financial acumen and strategic foresight.

  • Business economics & fiscal analysis
  • Market intelligence for leaders
  • Cost-benefit thinking in strategy

Equity-Centred Leadership

Lead organizations that are not just equitable in policy — but equitable in practice, culture, and advancement.

  • Equity-centred frameworks
  • Dismantling systemic barriers
  • Building inclusive pipelines
Program Outcomes

What You'll Walk Away With

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A personalized leadership playbook

Tailored strategies for your unique role, sector, and challenges.

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Proven decision-making frameworks

Tools you can apply the moment you return to your organization.

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A peer network of emerging leaders

Connections across Calgary's professional community that last beyond the program.

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Certificate of Completion

Formal recognition of your commitment to leadership excellence.

Stanley A. Kongnetiman — Program Facilitator
Your Facilitator

Led by Stanley A. Kongnetiman

Stanley A. Kongnetiman is an accomplished economist, author, and educator with over 20 years of experience across municipal government, energy, global consulting, and academia.

As City Economist for Calgary, International Consultant at S&P Global (IHS Markit), and instructor at SAIT, Stanley has navigated — and helped others navigate — the most demanding organizational environments in Canada and internationally.

BridgeUp YYC LEP distills his decades of experience into a focused, transformative program designed for professionals who are ready to lead.

M.Sc. Economics MBA City of Calgary S&P Global SAIT
Full Profile
20+Years Experience
4Sectors Led
4Countries of Impact
160+Scholarly Sources (Book)
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Secure Your Spot

Program starts September 5, 2026. Spots are limited. Submit your information and Stanley's team will be in touch within 48 hours.

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