WE ACE Programme
An Interactive Cohort-Driven Online Experience
These sessions will retain the core ethos that has driven previous years’ ACE workshops: learning by doing. The new online format offers unmissable opportunities; geography is not a barrier–participants can join from any location with the sessions scheduled to suit multiple time zones.
We’re excited to use this new delivery format to offer an extended period of meaningful connection between experts and peers to create tangible action plans and a lasting network. A silver lining of moving WE ACE online is the opportunity we now have to offer dedicated one-to-one coaching sessions. This is a rare opportunity to experience the power and effectiveness of mentorship tailored to you and your goals.
In 2023 the program will run from April 15th to June 14th.
Week 0 (2nd-15th Apr) - One to one interviews with the facilitators
One-on-one coaching
An opportunity for us to get to know you and what your personal objectives are for this programme
Week 1 (18th Apr) - Introductions and Overview
Group Session
Introductions to WEACE, the facilitators and each other. Your hopes for the session and hearing from am inspiring female founder who did the sessions the previous year
Week 2 (25th Apr) - Who am I and what is my offer to the world?
Group Session
What is my unique journey so far, and the values, experience and strengths I bring to my venture.
‘What do I want to offer the world that the world needs?’
Week 3 (2nd May) - Entrepreneurial Dealmaking and Negotiation: How to negotiate my offer to the world?
Group Session
Overview of dealmaking and negotiation and Theory and Practice of ED: Videoed Negotiation practice in pairs with feedback and discussion.
Week 4 (9th May) - Negotiation de-brief and body language
Group Session
Feedback from negotiation practice in groups.
Week 5 (16th May) - How to have challenging conversations: what will support me moving forward with Confidence and Courage?
Group Session
Understanding our communication and leadership style. How to have difficult conversations and manage our own triggers. What resources do we need to be as confident as we need to be
Week 6 (22nd-26th May) - One to one Deal Maker Diagnostic coaching
One-on-one coaching
One to one coaching with a facilitator exploring your ‘Deal Maker’ profile.
Week 7 (30th May) - Practice your real situations
Group Session
Working with an actor on your live negotiation situation with feedback from small group.
Week 8 (6th Jun)- Term Sheet Negotiation
Group Session
Overview of Term Sheet Negotiations and Start-up Deal Terms. Team negotiation practice with feedback.
Week 9 (14th Jun) - Embedding the learning and next steps
Group Session
What are your next steps that will help your start up move forward? Next steps with joining the WEACE community and hearing from a previous delegate.