2026 ODTUG Leadership Program Application

2026-2027 Leadership Program Application

It is the mission of ODTUG to empower Oracle technology professionals to foster innovation and excellence through education, networking, and community engagement. The ODTUG Leadership Program strives to develop skilled volunteers in service to this commitment.
In an effort to strengthen members' leadership skills and reflect the values ODTUG strives to embody, we're pleased to open applications for participation in the ninth cohort of the ODTUG Leadership Program. This training series covers leadership styles, effective communication, and best practices in mentoring, team building, goal setting, and accountability.

Application & Selection
Applications are reviewed by the ODTUG Leadership Program Committee and a liaison from the Board of Directors. Follow-up interviews will be conducted before a final cohort of 4–6 participants is confirmed. There is no application fee. However, accepted participants are required to become paid Individual members of ODTUG.

Program Structure
All Leadership Committee meetings are held virtually. Cohort introductions and onboarding will take place in September; this first session is mandatory and will be used to set the group's ongoing meeting cadence. Throughout the program, participants will work together on a project to present to the Board of Directors at ODTUG Kscope, where graduates will also be recognized. Attendance at Kscope is required.

Commitment
Participants may miss no more than two sessions. By applying, you're committing to devote the time and resources needed to complete the program — missing more than two sessions, for any reason, may result in a request to withdraw.

Who Should Apply
The ODTUG Leadership Program is a good fit if you:
- Want to advance into a leadership position along your career track
- Were recently promoted and want to improve your effectiveness in your current role
- Are looking to switch careers or transition into technical management
This program isn't designed for seasoned technical managers, graduates of corporate leadership programs, or veteran team leaders — you likely already have the skills we aim to build in our participants.
The pages that follow request personal and biographical data, community and professional experience, and information about your goals and aspirations as well as how you anticipate the ODTUG Leadership Program will support your personal and professional. Your responses will be kept confidential and we ask that you respond candidly to these questions. Please note that you may not submit any written work generated by an AI program as your own.

I. PERSONAL DATA
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number (Cell Preferred)

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
Activities; Special Honors & Awards; Leadership Positions

II. EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer
Date Started
Current Position
How long have you held this title?
What do you consider your highest responsibility, skill, or most significant career achievement thus far?
Please list business/professional affiliations you have been a member of.

III. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Please list, in order of importance to you, up to five communities - civic, religious, social, athletic, political, and other organizations to which you belong or did belong and dates.
What was accomplished in any of these activities that you consider significant? Please explain your role(s).
How many hours each month do you commit to community, civic, professional, and other organizations and activities?
Have you been as active in such activities as you would like to be?
If not, what major barriers have blocked your desired participation?
What kind of volunteer activities would you like to become active with in the future?

IV. GENERAL / ODTUG ENGAGEMENT
What do you expect to gain from your ODTUG Leadership Program experience?
What goal do you set for yourself in the next couple of years (professional or personal)? Tell us your aspirations.
Do you belong to any ODTUG Communities?
Have you served on any ODTUG Committees? If so, which ones?
What idea(s) do you have to improve member engagement at ODTUG?

V. BIOGRAPHY
Please post a brief bio.
LinkedIn Profile URL
If you do not have a LinkedIn profile put n/a
CV/Resume

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Electronic Signature

VI. SELECTION PROCESS
All application materials will reviewed and a field of finalists will be determined based the responses offered above. The strongest candidates are active in their community, and active / committed to becoming more active in ODTUG.

Finalists will be invited to a brief 10-minute virtual interview and may be asked to provide references who can speak to your potential as a leader in general, as a future Oracle community leader, and how your leadership will benefit the Oracle community. Please choose references carefully – they must complete your reference for you to remain eligible as a finalist.

Questions? Please contact odtug@odtug.com for support. Thank you for your interest in the ODTUG Leadership Program!
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2026-2027 Leadership Program Application