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ASBO International’s 2027 Eagle Institute

The Battle of Yorktown On The Road

Leadership Lessons That Changed History

February 10, 2027 | Hyatt Regency Savannah, Georgia

Step into history to examine the leadership decisions, alliances, setbacks, and strategies that helped shape the American victory at Yorktown—and connect those lessons to the challenges facing today’s school business leaders.

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Where the Road to Yorktown Began

Although Yorktown was the decisive battle that secured American independence, the path to victory began in the South. Savannah played a key role in the Southern Campaign, where leaders faced shifting conditions, limited resources, competing priorities, and the challenge of building alignment across diverse groups.

Through historical context, guided discussion, and immersive learning, participants will examine the decisions, relationships, setbacks, and turning points that shaped the Southern Campaign and ultimately contributed to victory at Yorktown. Throughout the experience, they will connect those lessons to the leadership challenges facing today’s school business officials.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of Eagle Institute, participants will be able to:

1. Analyze leadership decisions made during the Southern Campaign and the Battle of Yorktown to identify strategies for building alignment, collaboration, and shared purpose within their own organizations.
2. Evaluate how historical leaders adapted to changing circumstances, learned from setbacks, managed limited resources, and navigated complex stakeholder relationships, then apply those principles to contemporary school business challenges.
3. Develop practical leadership strategies that strengthen strategic planning, decision-making, and organizational resilience by translating lessons from the Revolutionary War into actionable approaches for today's educational environment.

Program-Level Credit Eligibility

Credit Policy

• SFO and CAE credits are awarded for completion of the full credit-bearing Eagle Institute program only. No partial credit is awarded by individual session.
• Credit calculation is based on 360 minutes of live, structured educational content: the 1779 Battle of Savannah program (60 minutes) plus the three Diamond6 leadership sessions (90, 120, and 90 minutes).
• The self-guided museum tour, meals, breaks, travel, and networking activities are part of the event experience but are not included in the credit calculation.

Presented by Diamond6 Leadership & Strategy

The Eagle Institute program will be led by an experienced leadership facilitator and historian from Diamond6 Leadership & Strategy.

Diamond6 develops immersive leadership experiences that use history and real-world leadership challenges to help participants strengthen their leadership skills, decision-making, and ability to lead with confidence and purpose.

Their faculty includes experienced leaders, educators, facilitators, coaches, and historians who bring diverse perspectives to leadership development. 

The Facilitator and Historian will be announced soon.