Applied Leadership Workshop

June 15-17, 2026 

Oklahoma City, OK

About the Course

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE SEE OUR NEXT OFFERING IN NOVEMBER.

This class is a think-tank style delivery which combines theory and practice. Participants will bring current, real-life scenarios to the class to identify solutions think-tank style through facilitated discussions with the instructor and the class participants. Each person will walk away with a playbook of solutions and techniques to immediately apply in their role to address any issues or problems requiring their attention.

This class requires graduation from the Influential Leadership course and also will require prework. Influential Leadership has been offered under other names such as Airport Leadership Development (ALD). Any 3 day course offered by Mindy Price will meet the prerequisite.

Course Agenda

About the Instructor

M.Price

Mindy Price, Direct Effect Solutions

Instructor

Mindy Price’s professional experience spans more than 25 years of consulting, coaching, change management and enterprise level organizational leadership. Mindy’s approach to the analysis of business operations includes reviewing people, processes and technologies and has proven results in increasing employee engagement, improving processes and reducing waste. The outcomes are quantifiable to demonstrate the return on investment.

Mindy has spoken at many national conferences on leadership, management, change management, communication, and strategy. She has led research projects to identify needs in leadership development and enterprise level programs which resulted in the publication of multiple guidebooks. These guidebooks include facilitation materials, in-depth case studies for analysis, tools for application and guided activities for learning.

She has demonstrated strong organizational assessment, design and development expertise coupled with change management discipline. She uses these competencies through delivery of strategic planning, strategy execution, project management, training, coaching, and organization design. The synthesis of these experiences allows Mindy to blend leadership, process design and technology support from a global, strategic perspective.

 

 

Civilian/Military Airport Connection (CMAC)

What is CMAC?

The Civilian/Military Airport Connection (CMAC) program helps separating military personnel and new veterans acclimate from managing military airfields to the dynamic and complex commercial-use airport environment.

There are four components to the program:

  1. Professional transition workshop
  2. One airport certification course - choice of ACE Airfield Operations or Certified Member (C.M.)
  3. One year membership in AAAE
  4. Airport job shadowing

 

Program Benefits:

  • Ensure a smooth transition from military to civilian airport operations and management.
  • Earn the Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations certification or Certified Member (C.M.), that will put you ahead of other candidates for potential jobs.
  • Network with airport executives around the country through communities and events.
  • Explore various airport positions through the shadow program.
  • Receive discounts on other AAAE trainings and events.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Extend your reach and maximize exposure to a powerful audience by sponsoring the Industrial Aviation and Military Operations Workshop. From the opening networking reception, to breaks, lunches, and sessions, we have multiple tiers of sponsorships available. Your sponsorship will reinforce brand loyalty and show potential clients your company is a major player in the industry. Sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so act now before these opportunities sell out!

Don’t let your competition get all the attention, become a sponsor today!

Available Opportunities

 

Items

Wi-Fi Sponsorship
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00

 

Events

Wednesday, March 27

 

Airbase Tour Transportation
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Networking Reception
Exclusive Sponsorship: $2,500.00
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Thursday, March 28

 

Continental Breakfast
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

AM Refreshment Break
Exclusive Sponsorship: $750.00
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Luncheon
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

PM Refreshment Break
Exclusive Sponsorship: $750.00
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Friday, March 29

 

Continental Breakfast
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM

Grab and Go Lunch
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Contact Us

Questions? Contact Us!

Training Department

703.824.0500 Option 4

Registration

703.575.2468