What is EXCEL?
EXCEL* is a leadership program designed to support Peel Police senior leaders in stepping away from day-to-day responsibilities to reflect, recharge, and grow alongside peers. The program focuses on building a coach-like approach to leadership, supported by practical tools and space to practice new skills in a collaborative environment.
The fall 2025 program for the senior leadership team includes:
- 2 Residencies: September 30 (9:30am) - October 1 (3:30pm) and November 18 - 19
- 4 x 1-hour online Leaders’ Coaching Circles (October - December)
- Password-protected webpage with resources and session notes
- Customized workbook and support materials
- Lunch and Dinner on Day 1 and Breakfast and Lunch on Day 2
*Excellence in Coaching and Engaging Leaders
The Vision
By the end of December 2025:
- Participants will consider leadership presence and strategies connected to building connections with self, others and the community.
- Participants will explore their values and leadership strengths.
- Using Michael Bungay Stanier’s book, The Advice Trap, participants will explore ‘coach‐likeness’ as a leadership tool. With an emphasis on increasing curiosity and offering advice a little more slowly, skills such as deeper listening, more effective questioning, and a coaching model will all support the learning.
- Participants will apply and practice skills and strategies, particularly those related to being more ‘coach-like’ through Leaders’ Coaching Circles.
- Together leaders will co-create the plan for meeting and the topics for the Leaders’ Coaching Circles. They will also set leadership goals to work toward.
Program Outline
Please plan to arrive between 9:30 and 10:20 on September 30th to check in.
