Share Company Goals

• Review your company’s strategic plan and how your Future Leader plays a role in your company’s success. 
• Set expectations with your Future Leader for this course. Ask what success looks like to them.  

Establish Good Communication

• Establish an ongoing relationship with your Future Leader by initiating regular communication. 
• Ask previous Future Leaders and Coaches to share their experiences with the new class of Future Leaders. 
• Be open to hearing ideas and opinions from your Future Leader. 

Promote a Successful Environment

• Create space and time for your Future Leader to participate in the course sessions and activities.
• Model a positive attitude with your Future Leader. 

Give & Gather

• Review your Future Leaders’ goals for the program.
• Ask your Future Leader for feedback throughout the course. Give your Future Leader constructive feedback and ask for it in return.
• Ask your Future Leader’s team members if they are noticing their leader approaching their work in new ways.

Encourage Progress

• Vocalize your support of the program.
• Assign projects that align with your Future Leader’s goals. 
• Encourage your Future Leaders to communicate with their colleagues about what they are learning in each session. 
• Plan a recognition celebration so your Future Leader has something to look forward to upon their successful completion of the course. 

Give Recognition & Celebrate Success

• Congratulate your Future Leader for earning their Food Retail Leader Certificate.
• Recognize your Future Leader’s accomplishments in front of their peers by hosting a celebratory event, such as an employee lunch break (in-person or virtual) or a certificate ceremony.
• Create a forum for your Future Leader to share best practices and their key takeaways from the course with other team members.
• Feature your Future Leader on your company’s website or in your company’s newsletter.

Provide Opportunities for Growth

• Discuss what opportunities for growth are available at your company and how your Future Leader can pursue those opportunities.
• Inspire your Future Leaders to apply lessons learned from the course and revisit their goals regularly.
• Equip your Future Leaders with opportunities to participate in additional personal and professional development opportunities to continue their leadership journey.
• Encourage your Future Leader to volunteer as a Coach for the next Future Leaders eXperience offering.