EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS
Our experiential workshops are immersive, hands-on programs designed to strengthen leadership through real-world application. At Diamond6, we believe the best way to learn is by doing. These interactive sessions challenge participants to step outside their comfort zones, collaborate in dynamic scenarios, and reflect deeply on their leadership styles. Whether you're navigating change, building trust, or fostering innovation, our workshops empower leaders at every level to grow with confidence and purpose.
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ON-THE-FIELD WORKSHOPS
Our On-The-Field Leadership Workshops offer transformative, immersive experiences set against the backdrop of some of America’s most historically significant locations—including Gettysburg, Yorktown, Pearl Harbor, and the Alamo.
These workshops go beyond traditional leadership development by placing participants directly in the environments where critical decisions and acts of leadership shaped the course of history.
Through hands-on activities, guided site explorations, and expert-led discussions, participants gain a profound understanding of the principles and pressures of leadership in times of crisis and change.
By drawing powerful lessons from the past, these workshops provide a compelling framework for developing essential leadership competencies, such as strategic thinking, resilience, ethical decision-making, and team cohesion, relevant to today’s complex organizational challenges.
Whether standing on the battlefield at Gettysburg or reflecting on the resolve demonstrated at Pearl Harbor, participants emerge with a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper appreciation for historical context, and actionable insights to elevate their leadership impact.
Key Features:
Interactive Learning: Engage in dynamic activities and discussions that bring historical events to life, providing practical leadership lessons.
Historical Context: Explore the leadership decisions and strategies that shaped key battles and events, gaining a deeper understanding of effective leadership.
Team Building: Strengthen team cohesion and collaboration through shared experiences and group exercises in a historically rich environment.
Expert Facilitation: Learn from experienced historians and facilitators who guide participants through thought-provoking exercises and discussions.
*All workshops are available “On-The-Road”, where we can travel to one of our preferred designated locations or a location of your choosing.
Specifics:
1-2+ day workshop
Includes leadership facilitator, historian, workshop workbooks, and workshop logistics (transportation, lodging, and meals)
Suggested maximum participants: 35 people
LOCATIONS
We have partnered with prominent locations across the U.S. to bring our impactful, in-person experiences to life. Whether walking across the battlefield, coming aboard a battleship, or sitting in a classroom, each workshop is designed to foster transformational leadership through engaging sessions, expert facilitation, and real-world application. Explore the map to see where our programs are making a difference near you!
DESCRIPTIONS
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was the largest battle ever fought on the North American continent. This workshop begins with an overview of the battle, providing the historic background essential to understanding strategic leadership decisions that were made by both the North and South, setting the stage for this iconic event. Following this overview, participants will spend a day on the actual battlefield with a leadership facilitator and Gettysburg historian. You will be introduced to and asked to examine three essential keys to leadership – adapt,innovate, overcome. Our day on the Gettysburg Battlefield will illustrate these concepts clearly and how they can apply the lessons from Gettysburg to your own growth as leaders. The workshop concludes at the cemetery where Lincoln delivered the famed Gettysburg Address, followed by a group discussion that evening to highlight the leadership lessons learned on the battlefield.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss leadership styles and their importance in leading an organization.
Understand and apply the concepts of adapt, innovate, and overcome effectively in an organization.
Open discussions around strategic leadership, strategic vision, innovation, effective communications in an organization, “leading the boss”, and emotional intelligence
Location:
Gettysburg Battlefield (Gettysburg, PA)
Lincoln Memorial Shrine (Redlands, CA)
On-The-Road
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
December 7th, 1941 is an iconic date marking the attack on Pearl Harbor. The actions of leaders on both sides of this historic battle made the difference in the turn of events on that day, for better or for worse. During this leadership workshop, a leadership facilitator and Pearl Harbor historian will lead participants to the various sites where critical decisions were made and actions taken on the island of Oahu, including the Pacific Aviation Museum, USS Missouri, Hospital Point, and the Punchbowl Cemetery. At each stop we will examine key aspects of the attack and leadership lessons that apply as much to us today as they did on that fateful Sunday morning. The day concludes with an active discussion about how all leaders can learn from the good and the bad leadership decisions made on this historic date. It is no overstatement to say that Pearl Harbor is one of the most important and intense “leadership laboratories” in our history.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the actions of leaders on that day and what tools they used for decision-making.
Identify effective leadership strategies in complex, high-pressure environments.
Open discussions around strategic leadership, strategic vision, innovation, communications in an organization, “leading the boss”, and organizational culture and change
Location:
USS Arizona (Pearl Harbor, HI)
USS Iowa (Los Angeles, CA)
USS New Jersey (Camden, NJ)
National WWII Museum (New Orleans, LA)
WWII American Experience (Gettysburg, PA)
National Museum of the Pacific War (Fredericksburg, TX)
On-The-Road
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the decisive victory that led to American victory in the Revolutionary War and our independence.The Battle of Yorktown serves as a perfect “leadership laboratory” to consider enduring principles such as ethics, strategic planning, team building, decision-making, and conflict resolution to name but a few.
This workshop begins with a brief seminar to provide an overview and leadership context for the Battle of Yorktown. This is designed to help participants gain a clearer understanding of the battle and its key leaders, as well as the critical events that preceded it. A leadership facilitator and a Revolutionary War historian will use the battlefield to illustrate critical leadership lessons and concepts. The day will conclude with a group discussion about the concepts and principles discussed throughout the day. We will further consider how these leadership lessons apply to us as we face the challenges of a complex, fast paced, ever changing world where the actions of leaders can make all the difference.
For this seminar, participants will stay in Colonial Williamsburg and visit the museum, as well as other village sites and surrounding areas.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss leadership styles and their importance in leading an organization.
Understand and apply the concepts of adapt, innovate, and overcome effectively in an organization.
Open discussions around strategic leadership, strategic vision, crisis leadership, leading in a crisis, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence
Location:
Yorktown Battlefield (Yorktown, VA)
U.S. Army Heritage Education Center (Carlisle, PA)
On-The-Road
The Alamo
The Alamo is a timeless event shrouded in legend and lore. The struggle of 189 Texans against over 2,000 Mexican soldiers for 13 days is a tale that inspires Americans even today and has been captured in several films. But underneath the iconic, legendary figures and the constant retelling of the story by Hollywood is a classic case study for leadership which is relevant for all modern-day leaders. This workshop closely examines the leadership successes and failures of the two teams involved -- the Texans and the Mexican Army. The day begins with a presentation by a leadership facilitator and an Alamo historian to outline the events before, during, and after this battle. Participants then attend a private, docent-led tour of the Alamo where the history and leadership lessons come to life. The day concludes with a facilitated discussion about how the lessons from this epic battle can be applied to current day leadership challenges.
Learning Objectives:
Understand strategic and tactical leadership and how to make decisions based on these concepts.
Learn concepts of team dynamics and how to effectively lead a team through challenges and adversity.
Discuss how to implement leadership learnings from the past into modern-day situations
Location:
The Alamo (San Antonio, TX)
On-The-Road