Upcoming Events
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14
OCT
Wake Forest Executive Education: Info Session & Open Q&A
Online, Zoom
October 14, 2026
Finding the right professional development path shouldn’t feel like an administrative hurdle. Our 30-minute virtual information sessions are designed to give you direct, low-commitment access to our Executive Education team.
Whether you are looking to enroll in a single open enrollment workshop, stack courses toward a Certificate in Leadership, or explore custom talent development options for your entire organization, this session provides a breakdown of what to expect.
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08
DEC
Culture by Design: Defining Company Culture Through Talent Development
The Pearl, Charlotte
December 8, 2026
Culture isn’t built through perks or policy—it’s built through intentional talent investment. Join Wake Forest Executive Education on December 8th for a free Executive Insights briefing to explore how aligning talent development with organizational mission directly impacts culture, strengthens retention, and builds leadership capability across your workforce.
Whether you are managing a small business or leading talent strategy across an enterprise, this interactive session delivers practical frameworks to demonstrate the tangible return on investing in your people.
Key Takeaways
The Quantifiable Cost of Turnover: Frameworks to calculate the true organizational cost of lost talent and thin leadership pipelines across companies of any size.
Culture as a Retention Engine: How structured development creates an inclusive, mission-aligned culture where employees feel supported in reaching their goals.
Diverse Leadership Pipelines: Practical approaches to identify high-potential employees early and prepare them to step confidently into leadership roles.
The Strategic Partnership Model: How partnering with Wake Forest Executive Education provides scalable, flexible learning journeys—from open enrollment workshops to custom corporate solutions.
*Complimentary lunch will be provided!
Register by December 4th.
Opportunities for Today — and Tomorrow
Community is a pillar at Wake Forest SPS. Our students and alumni form a vibrant, supportive network of professionals who are shaping industries, solving real-world challenges, and lifting one another up.
We’ve created a unique online space for current and former students to learn, connect, share insights, and grow their careers.
The Students of Wake Forest SPS
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