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The Maynard Communities of Practice

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Program Overview

Building community is central to the Maynard Institute’s mission, and we’re excited to launch the Maynard Communities of Practice, a tuition-free initiative for all institute alumni. This new program will foster peer learning, networking, and support across various cohorts.

Modeled after the Maynard 200 Fellowship tracks, the program will offer customized training and discussions led by top faculty. Topics will include ethical editorial decision-making, leadership in media, investigative storytelling, audience engagement, and media sustainability. Most importantly, alumni will help shape discussions to ensure the communities have relevant, solutions-focused conversations.

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Program Details

Open to all Maynard alumni, the Maynard Communities of Practice serve as hubs for ongoing peer learning, coaching, and engagement. 

This initiative strengthens the network of Maynard alumni across different programs and generations, growing deeper connections through a structured support system that helps alumni navigate the complex, high-impact roles they hold in newsrooms and media spaces.

Each community will meet virtually every two months, starting in late March, and will provide hands-on coaching, open dialogue, resources and a support network. An in-person training event will be held in mid-July, and virtual sessions end this December.

Building on the multi-disciplinary coaching of the Maynard 200 Fellowship, Communities of Practice feature dedicated cohorts aligned with the fellowship’s curriculum tracks:

Each cohort engages in skills-based instruction and expert coaching led by high-caliber faculty. Peer dialogues, collaborative projects, and a supportive network accelerate career growth and leadership development.

Key Components:

  • Peer-to-Peer Learning and Coaching
  • Cross-Disciplinary Workshops & Offerings
  • Open Sharing of Best Practices & Blueprints for Impact
  • Group Problem-Solving of Industry Challenges
  • Ongoing, Effective Engagement
  • Cross-Participant / Potential Cross-Organizational Collaborations
  • An Adaptive Model for Innovation and Sustainability
  • In-Person Convenings and Networking Opportunities

Maynard Communities of Practice Lead Advisors

Maynard Media Entrepreneurs and Product Developers Community Co-Lead Advisors

Storytellers Community Co-Lead Advisors

Aaron Glantz

Annenberg Fellow, Stanford Center for Advanced Study, Behavioral Sciences

Read Aaron’s bio

Maynard Managers Community Lead Advisor

Maynard Executive Leaders Community Lead Advisor

Maynard Frontline Editors Community Lead Advisor

FAQs

What new programs is the Maynard Institute launching?

In 2025, the Maynard Institute is introducing:

  • Maynard Media Communities of Practice – A peer-learning and support network for alumni.
  • Maynard Regional Training Series – In-person leadership and management training for newsroom professionals.

How do these programs build on the Maynard 200 Fellowship?

Both initiatives extend the impact of Maynard 200 by providing continued support and training for alumni and emerging newsroom leaders.

What is it?

A structured peer-learning and mentorship network for Maynard alumni, offering skills-based training, expert coaching, and ongoing engagement.

Who is this programming for? 

Graduates of any Maynard Institute program can join the Maynard Communities of Practice. 

Forty Maynard alumni comprise the inaugural cohort of the Maynard Communities of Practice Program. They represent the institute’s various professional advancement programs across generations including ongoing, recent and legacy programs. They are lending their expertise and diverse perspectives to this new network of peer-to-peer learning, open sharing of best practices, group problem-solving of industry challenges, specialized instruction, customized coaching, ongoing engagement and support.

What are the focus areas?

Cohorts are based on former Maynard 200 focus tracks:

What is the cost?

Virtual programming is free; travel costs for the optional in-person event are the responsibility of participants.

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