Organizations
Corporate Leadership, Project Management & Lean Training
Structured. Applied. Results-Driven.
True North Academy partners with organizations to design hands-on leadership, project management, and operational excellence programs aligned to strategic priorities and measurable outcomes.
Our programs are interactive and application-based. Participants do not sit and listen — they work, build, apply, and integrate learning into real business challenges.
Representative Past Offerings
The following examples reflect prior corporate engagements. Each program was customized to align with organizational strategy, culture, and performance objectives.
From frontline supervisors and emerging leaders to executive-level performance alignment.
- Leading Without the Title
Influence-based leadership for high-potential contributors and cross-functional team members. Built on initiative ownership, accountability, and performance-based influence. - New Leader & Supervisor Development (Hourly to Leader Transition)
Structured support for newly promoted supervisors, frontline leaders, and first-time managers navigating delegation, communication discipline, role clarity, and performance management. - Communication & Conflict Navigation for Leaders at All Levels
Practical frameworks for expectation-setting, feedback conversations, productive tension, and accountability across teams. Designed for frontline supervisors, mid-level managers, and senior leaders alike. - Leadership Essentials
Core leadership foundations focused on disciplined decision-making, accountability structures, and cultural alignment. - Sustainable Leader Performance
Practical frameworks for managing leadership capacity, strengthening resilience, and sustaining effectiveness in high-demand roles.
All leadership programs incorporate working sessions, real organizational scenarios, and structured implementation tools.
From foundational project discipline to credential-aligned project leadership.
- Foundations of Project Management
Structured introduction to project management principles, terminology, and delivery standards for supervisors, team leads, and cross-functional contributors seeking consistent execution frameworks. - Leading Projects Through Execution
Applied project leadership focused on disciplined use of core project management principles to drive alignment, accountability, and measurable results from initiation through closeout. - PMP® Preparation Cohorts
Standards-aligned credential preparation delivered as a PMI Authorized Training Partner. - Agile & Hybrid Execution Models
Adaptive planning frameworks and execution discipline for dynamic project environments.
Programs integrate live planning exercises and real-world scenario analysis to reinforce practical application of basic project management principles in active execution — not lecture-based instruction.
From Lean fundamentals through multi-level Six Sigma certification and applied improvement.
- Lean Fundamentals
Waste identification, process visibility, and practical improvement principles applied to real workflows across departments and frontline teams. - Lean Practitioner Workshops
Structured improvement sessions focused on process clarity, root cause analysis, and Kaizen-based acceleration. - Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Introduction to structured problem-solving and data-driven improvement for frontline contributors and project team members. - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Applied statistical analysis and structured improvement with required real-world project execution aligned to measurable outcomes. - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Advanced DMAIC methodology, cross-functional project leadership, and required improvement implementation at scale.
All Lean and Lean Six Sigma programs require completion of a real organizational improvement project or facilitated Kaizen event. Programs incorporate real-world scenario analysis and active improvement application — ensuring measurable impact rather than classroom-only instruction.
Engagement Model
Corporate programs may be delivered on-site, virtual, or hybrid
Each engagement begins with discovery and is designed to align with organizational strategy, maturity, and performance objectives.
We measure success by what continues working after we leave.
Professional Standards & Credential Alignment
True North Academy operates as a Project Management Institute (PMI) Authorized Training Partner, delivering PMP® and CAPM® preparation programs that satisfy formal education eligibility requirements.
Select programs may qualify for Professional Development Units (PDUs) for PMI credential holders seeking certification renewal.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is delivered in partnership with the University of South Florida’s Corporate Training and Professional Education division and includes required real-world project completion aligned with recognized standards.
Programs are led by credentialed practitioners with extensive executive and operational experience, ensuring applied instruction grounded in real-world practice.