Manager Academy Schedule, January 2026 - August 2026
Program Components
There are pre-program activities and multiple courses throughout the training.
Workshop Sessions
- 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team
- Leading at the Speed of Trust
- Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Ignite Everyone's Intelligence
Program Schedule Winter 2026
| Session Title | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Jan. 13, 2026 | 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PT | Online (Zoom) |
| Celebration | Aug. 18, 2026 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PT | TBD (On campus) |
| Registration/Drop Deadline | Nov. 21. 2025 |
Cohort Schedules
All cohorts follow the same session schedule. The only difference is the day and time you meet.
Hybrid cohorts include two in-person sessions and the rest via Zoom. These details are noted in the schedules below.
Please select the cohort that best fits your availability and plan to attend all sessions at your designated time. Cohort changes will not be allowed after the program registration/drop deadline on November 21, 2026. We recommend reviewing the full schedule carefully before making your selection.
Cohort Options
| Session Format | Cohort Numbers | Meeting Day |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 45 - 47 | Tuesdays |
| Hybrid | 48 - 50 | Wednesdays |
| Zoom | 51 - 53 | Thursdays |
Detailed Cohort Schedule
Hybrid - Tuesday Schedule
Location Notes:
- Two in-person sessions:
- 6 Critical Practices Session 1
- Leading at the Speed of Trust Session 1
- All other sessions are held via Zoom.
About the Cohorts:
Cohorts 45, 46, and 47 follow the same session schedule—only the time of day differs. Choose the cohort that best fits your availability and attend all sessions at that designated time.
| Cohort Number | Time |
|---|---|
| Cohort 45 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. PT |
| Cohort 46 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PT |
| Cohort 47 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. PT |
| Session # | 6 Critical Practices | Leading at the Speed of Trust | Multipliers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [In-Person] Feb. 17, 2026 | [In-Person] May 5, 2026 | Jun. 23, 2026 |
| 2 | Mar. 3, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | Jul. 14, 2026 |
| 3 | Mar. 17, 2026 | Jun. 9, 2026 | Jul. 28, 2026 |
| Recap | Apr. 14, 2026 | N/A | Aug. 4, 2026 |
Hybrid - Wednesday Schedule
Location Notes:
- Two in-person sessions:
- 6 Critical Practices Session 1
- Leading at the Speed of Trust Session 1
- All other sessions are held via Zoom.
About the Cohorts:
Cohorts 48, 49, and 50 follow the same session schedule—only the time of day differs. Choose the cohort that best fits your availability and attend all sessions at that designated time.
| Cohort Number | Time |
|---|---|
| Cohort 48 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. PT |
| Cohort 49 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PT |
| Cohort 50 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. PT |
| Session # | 6 Critical Practices | Leading at the Speed of Trust | Multipliers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [In-Person] Feb. 18, 2026 | [In-Person] May 6, 2026 | Jun. 24, 2026 |
| 2 | Mar. 4, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | Jul. 15, 2026 |
| 3 | Mar. 18, 2026 | Jun. 10, 2026 | Jul. 29, 2026 |
| Recap | Apr. 15, 2026 | N/A | Aug. 5, 2026 |
Hybrid - Thursday Schedule
Time Slot Options (Choose 1 Cohort) meeting on Thursdays.
About the Cohorts:
Cohorts 51, 52, and 53 follow the same session schedule—only the time of day differs. Choose the cohort that best fits your availability and attend all sessions at that designated time.
| Cohort Number | Time |
|---|---|
| Cohort 51 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. PT |
| Cohort 52 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PT |
| Cohort 53 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. PT |
| Session # | 6 Critical Practices | Leading at the Speed of Trust | Multipliers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb. 19, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | Jun. 25, 2026 |
| 2 | Mar. 5, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | Jul. 16, 2026 |
| 3 | Mar. 19, 2026 | Jun. 11, 2026 | Jul. 30, 2026 |
| Recap | Apr. 16, 2026 | N/A | Aug. 6, 2026 |
If you have questions about your learning path or the Stanford Manager Academy program, please reach out to the Manager Academy team at learningdev@stanford.edu.