Now accepting applications – The next cohort begins August 2026!
Quest Emerging Leaders Program
Grow your leadership. Expand your impact. Accelerate your career.
The Quest Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a transformative, 9-month leadership development experience designed specifically for rising technology and business leaders . Each cohort brings together 15–20 high-potential professionals who grow their leadership capabilities and confidence through a blended journey of in-person events, virtual workshops, real-world application, and personalized mentoring.
Whether you’re preparing for your next leadership role or seeking to elevate your influence in your current position, ELP gives you the tools, confidence, and networks to accelerate your impact.
Applications Are Always Open
You can apply anytime to be evaluated for the next available cohort! Submitting an application comes with no obligation — it simply begins a conversation to determine whether the program is the right fit for your leadership goals or organizational objectives.
What You’ll Gain
ELP is designed to strengthen the leadership skills most essential for success in modern technology-driven organizations. Through a structured yet flexible experience, you will develop:
- Strategic Capability & Leadership Confidence
You’ll refine your ability to think strategically, influence effectively, lead high-performing teams, and guide transformational initiatives. - Business & Organizational Acumen
Deepen your understanding of how organizations operate – strategy, financial drivers, cross-functional dynamics, and the role technology can play in enabling business outcomes – so you can make smarter, more holistic decisions. - Executive Presence & Communication Mastery
Enhance your ability to show up with credibility, clarity and confidence. Learn how to communicate with impact, navigate high-stakes conversations, and inspire trust across all levels of your organization. - Practical, Real-World Leadership Skills
We don’t just help you build knowledge, we help you apply that knowledge to build skills. Virtual sessions, interactive sessions, and collaborative exercises give you repeated opportunities to practice leadership behaviors in a safe, supportive environment – and immediately apply what you learn at work. - A Stronger Professional Network
From instructors to mentors to peer cohorts to Oracle experts and industry connections (including our growing ELP Alumni network), you’ll build lasting relationships that support your career long after graduation.
Program Components
Skills Assessments
Participants complete a self-assessment to share what their goals are for the program, then feedback is gathered from managers and colleagues to identify strengths and development areas. We then create personalized development plans which guide mentoring conversations.
Instructor-Led Learning
Expert-led workshops provide insights into leadership theory and practical
application. These sessions focus on enhancing leadership skills aligned with real-world scenarios and challenges.
Asynchronous Learning
Participants engage in virtual discussions, case studies, and group activities at their own pace. These interactions foster collaboration, shared experiences, and learning from diverse perspectives.
Mentoring
Our one-on-one mentoring sessions offer personalized guidance and support throughout the program. Mentors help participants reflect on their leadership journey, navigate challenges in their professional roles while planning their continued leadership development.
Connections
Networking opportunities allow participants to build relationships with peers, mentors, and industry leaders. Focused networking engagements and discussions enhance connections that extend beyond the program.
Capstone Projects
Teams of participants collaborate on real-world projects that apply the leadership skills learned. The projects deliver meaningful value to the Quest Community while showcasing participants’ leadership abilities.
* Each program requires commitment from a minimum number of participants.
Key Topics
Built around 15 core competency areas, the program will introduce participants to key concepts and skills necessary to success as a technology leader.
- Agility
- Business Acumen
- Client Orientation
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Digital Acumen
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Leading Change
- Networking & Influence
- Organizational Understanding
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Strategic Focus
- Technical Understanding
Who Should Apply?
- High potential individuals
- Leaders ready for broader and more strategic responsibility
- Mid-career professionals (minimum of 3–5+ years in a leadership role)
- Individuals with a desire to strengthen their leadership brand, develop strategic capabilities, and accelerate their business impact
- Employees seeking to build a compelling case for expanded leadership opportunities
“My expectations were high, and I can honestly say that my expectations have been exceeded. I joined the Emerging Leaders Program to connect with inspiring individuals and embark on a journey of self discovery. That has been my experience so far – every time we meet, I feel recharged, inspired and most importantly equipped to become a more effective and influential leader. The experience has been truly invaluable, and I’ve been growing in ways that I honestly didn’t expect.”
— Karla (Participant), Senior Business Analyst, Construction & Engineering Industry
