Jeffrey S. Rosen Samuel D. Snead, MCP, MA John F. von Paris Frank S. Waesche III
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Finance and Administration Committee Learning & Development Specialist Keara DeKay
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Spring 2026 LIFT Program and Alumni Event – Summary Report
DATE:
July 16, 2026
PURPOSE The purpose of this summary is to provide the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Finance and Administration Committee with an overview of the Spring 2026 Leadership Investment for Tomorrow (LIFT) program and the results of the 2026 LIFT Alumni Event. The attached infographics provide additional detail. BACKGROUND LIFT is MDTA’s flagship leadership development program for high-performing employees who are not yet serving in a supervisory or managerial role. First launched in Spring 2023, LIFT uses a blended learning approach combining instructor-led sessions, eLearning, facility tours, and guest speakers. The Spring 2026 cohort is the sixth since the program’s launch. PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS Since summer 2025, series of enhancements to the LIFT curriculum, resources, and evaluation structure have been implemented. These include new instructional modules to deepen participant learning in key leadership areas, including Emotional Intelligence, Giving and Receiving Feedback, and Strategic Thinking. An interactive Participant Workbook supports participants both in and out of the classroom with structured activities, action planning tools, and direct links to the references and resources used throughout the program. Lastly, a robust assessment framework was developed to capture both short-term and long-term data on program impact. Together, these enhancements reflect a commitment to delivering a program that is relevant, evidence- based, and continuously improving.
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