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NextLeaders Academy 2025 Bootcamp


Starts
23 July 2025 8:00 am ET
Ends
24 July 2025 4:00 pm ET

This program is designed to help your succession plan succeed. Led by partners of longtime AGN member firms, the NextLeaders Academy will shape the future of your firm. This two-day, intensive bootcamp style training is centered around seven pillars of learning, and will provide new partners with the opportunity to build new knowledge, learn from the expertise of experienced and successful leaders, and build relationships with their peers in AGN that will long outlast the program.

Participants will go through one onboarding webinar and the in-person meeting will happen in conjunction with NARM. After completing the bootcamp, participants will then roll into Partner Study groups where they can continue developing their leadership skills and relationships. 

The Seven Pillars of Leadership

  • Management, Leadership and Command: Beginning the Journey
  • Mechanics, Culture, Values and Goals of a Firm: Getting Under the Hood
  • Client Service and Building/Sustaining Great Relationships: Creating “Sticky” Situations
  • Marketing, Selling, and Building Value: Making It Rain
  • Performance Management, Coaching and Mentorship: Developing Others
  • The Digital Journey: Future-Proofing Your Practice
  • Negotiating, Influencing and Engaging Audiences: Exploring Dynamic Communication

“The NextLeaders program has been really great from a professional networking standpoint as I’m making connections with other firm leaders that I feel I can leverage going forward in my career. That’s been a really big positive for me.”
— 2024 NextLeaders attendee

TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: All attendees need to be recommended by a partner in the firm. Partners should email their recommendations to Misean Reed. Firms can send up to two attendees each year. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • May 8: Introductory Webinar
  • July 10: Follow-Up Webinar
  • July 23-24: Live Training
  • Note: Participants will be asked to read The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

HOTEL INFORMATION
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard
Aurora, CO 80019
Rate: $299/night
Reserve by: July 1
MAKE A RESERVATION
Note: If you choose to reserve outside AGN’s room block (i.e. via a third-party site like Expedia, etc.), it may limit your ability to make changes to your reservation. If you have questions about making hotel reservations, please contact events@agn.org.

Program Leader Bios


Robert Watts, FCPA, FCA

Managing Partner

Rolfe Benson

Robert Watts joined Rolfe Benson LLP in 1987 and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1990 and his Fellow of Chartered Accountancy in 2015. Rob worked in the corporate finance department of our previous affiliate office in London, England and has extensive experience in all areas of public practice including estate planning, services, technology, manufacturing, distribution and not-for-profit organizations. Rob Watts was elected managing partner in 2001 and assumed the position on 1 January 2002. Rob’s hobbies includes traveling, boating and spending time at his cottage on Pender Island.


Todd Massinger, CPA
Partner
Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt, P.C.

Todd started with Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt, P.C. in 1988, and he’s been a partner there for over 25 years, including 16 years as managing partner. His professional experience primarily includes assurance, tax, and consulting services for tax-exempt organizations and closely-held businesses. Outside of the office, Todd is an avid sports fan.