2026 IMPACT ACCELERATOR
- Date: Wednesday, June 3, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM CT
- Location: Chapman and Cutler, 320 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
- Early bird registration is now open! DFA member tickets start at $895; non-member tickets start at $1,095.
Bring an idea or initiative that isn’t moving. Leave with a plan to move it.
Every leader we talk to has at least one idea or initiative that matters deeply to their organization and isn’t gaining the traction it should.
The challenge usually isn’t knowing what needs to happen. It’s building alignment, navigating resistance, and sustaining momentum when everything else keeps competing for attention.
The DFA Impact Accelerator is designed for exactly that.
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Chicago, a small cohort of leaders will work through DFA’s S.P.A.R.K. Framework for Igniting Change and apply it directly to a real idea or initiative they are leading. They’ll leave with a concrete strategy, clear priorities, and a practical 90-day plan for execution.
The Impact Accelerator is limited to 40 participants to ensure a focused, high-value experience.
What the DFA Impact Accelerator Is
The Impact Accelerator is a hands-on, one-day working session for leaders responsible for organizational change and strategic initiatives.
You will not be working on a hypothetical case study. You will apply DFA’s proprietary S.P.A.R.K. Framework for Igniting Change directly to a real idea or initiative you are leading right now.
By the end of the day, you will have more than ideas. You will have a clearer path forward.
What You’ll Work Through
Through the five stages of the S.P.A.R.K. Framework, you will work through how to:
- Shape a compelling vision that earns buy-in
- Plan your strategy by mining past successes and assessing current realities
- Activate implementation with clear ownership and an inspired rollout
- Refine through structured feedback loops and transparent communication
- Keep momentum alive through continuous improvement and sustainability
What You’ll Leave With
The Impact Accelerator is designed to produce practical outcomes, not just inspiration. You’ll leave with:
- A completed S.P.A.R.K. Framework workbook tailored to your initiative
- A 90-Day Impact Blueprint with milestones, messaging, and accountability structures
- Practical tools and frameworks to support execution after the session
- A peer network of leaders navigating similarly complex change
- A 30-day cohort regroup call to recalibrate, troubleshoot, and sustain momentum
Who Should Attend
The Impact Accelerator is designed for professionals who are responsible for helping change take hold inside their organizations. This experience is especially valuable for:
- Culture, DEIB, Talent, Wellbeing & HR leaders
- Leaders responsible for organizational change or strategic initiatives or those who are navigating leadership transitions, merger integration, or team realignment
- Teams rolling out new policies or workplace shifts
- Professionals who need stronger buy-in, clearer alignment, and a more durable path to execution
If you are leading an initiative where culture and alignment matter, this program was built for you.
Why Leaders Return to DFA Experiences
This program is the next evolution of DFA’s Driving Change Boot Camp.
Past participants rated that experience 4.5 out of 5, with 100% saying they would recommend it to a colleague.
What previous attendees have said:
“Manar is really an expert at creating a shared culture and any session with her is bound to have a positive impact!”
“I loved that we were able to tackle an issue we were currently experiencing. Having that context helped me think about how this could actually be put into practice in my organization.”
“[My favorite part of the Boot Camp was] the deep dive into the practice of Appreciative Inquiry…not only was learning an important part of change management incredibly rewarding, I also got a sense from other firms that I wasn’t alone in my efforts and struggles.”
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM CT
Location
Chapman and Cutler
Chicago, IL
Facilitator
Manar Morales, DFA Founder & CEO
Registration & Pricing
Pricing below excludes taxes and processing fees.
Teams of 2 or more receive a $50 discount per ticket.
- Early Bird Registration
3/27 – 5/1 - DFA Members*
- Non-Members
- Alumni**
- Early Bird Registration
3/27 – 5/1 - $895
- $1,095
- $695
- Regular Registration
5/2 – 5/24 - $995
- $1,195
- $795
- Late Registration
5/25 – 6/1 - $1,095
- $1,295
- $895
*Champion-level members receive one complimentary ticket. To claim your spot, email Emma Simpkins and we’ll take care of the rest.
**Alumni includes anyone who has attended a DFA Boot Camp in the past.
Professional Development Credits
This program is approved for 4.5 PDCs for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
New this year! This program is eligible for 4.5 ICF CCE Resource Development credits.
*DFA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.