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Krach Trans­for­ma­tion­al Lead­ers Workshop
Sig­ma Chi’s pre­mier lead­er­ship con­fer­ence for over 75 years. Pow­ered in part­ner­ship with the Sig­ma Chi Lead­er­ship Institute.
Bowling Green State University
07.30.25 — 08.03.25
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The Era of the Trans­for­ma­tion­al Leader

Krach Trans­for­ma­tion­al Lead­ers Work­shop is a four-day lead­er­ship immer­sion event that focus­es on the per­son­al and pro­fes­sion­al devel­op­ment of Sig­ma Chi under­grad­u­ates, devel­op­ing them into Trans­for­ma­tion­al Lead­ers in their chap­ters and on their campuses.

In 2025, through Sig­ma Chi Lead­er­ship Insti­tute (SCLI), Sig­ma Chi will enroll its mem­bers into Krach TLW. This year, par­tic­i­pants will have the oppor­tu­ni­ty to par­tic­i­pate in one of four lead­er­ship cer­tifi­cates that will offer edu­ca­tion to pre­pare par­tic­i­pants for evolv­ing chap­ter and cam­pus cul­tures, the impor­tance of val­ues-based account­abil­i­ty, and a recom­mit­ment to the prin­ci­ples of foun­da­tion­al leadership. 

This is a major endeav­or in the Krach TLW cul­ture that has evolved over a 75-year his­to­ry, replac­ing offi­cer train­ing with Broth­er Krach’s ulti­mate vision, empow­er­ing Trans­for­ma­tion­al Lead­ers to sharp­en their social skills to return to their cam­pus and inspire change and inno­va­tion with­in their under­grad­u­ate chap­ters and in their communities.

Each Sig­ma Chi stu­dent will be led by cer­ti­fied Sig­ma Chi Facil­i­ta­tor Acad­e­my fac­ul­ty mem­bers in small-group ses­sions, designed to cul­ti­vate authen­tic dis­cus­sions about lead­er­ship chal­lenges our young men face daily.

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Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

Over sev­en­ty-five years ago, Sig­ma Chi Fra­ter­ni­ty’s first Lead­er­ship Train­ing Work­shop was held at Bowl­ing Green State Uni­ver­si­ty. Now at more than 240 col­lege cam­pus­es with more than 265,000 liv­ing mem­bers, Sig­ma Chi will return to Bowl­ing Green State Uni­ver­si­ty to par­tic­i­pate in the next evo­lu­tion of our fra­ter­nal expe­ri­ence with The Trans­for­ma­tion­al Leader pro­gram and its lead­er­ship certificates.

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Pathways to
Transformation

  • Track 1

    Val­ues-Based Leadership

    Align­ing Self

    What is impor­tant to you? What mat­ters most in your life? The answers to these ques­tions are found in your val­ues. Your val­ues should guide your deci­sions, your rela­tion­ships, and how you approach your aca­d­e­m­ic jour­ney and pro­fes­sion­al career. Engage in real-world case stud­ies to bet­ter under­stand how your val­ues dri­ve your inter­ac­tions in all aspects of life. Dis­cov­er the source of holis­tic well-being as you exam­ine what it means to be a val­ues-based leader in today’s world.

    Spon­sored by Rob Reif­schnei­der and the Reif­schnei­der Family

  • Track 2

    True North Leadership

    Lead­ing Self

    Dive into a trans­for­ma­tive jour­ney towards True North Lead­er­ship in this engag­ing expe­ri­ence where you will uncov­er your unique strengths through the Clifton­Strengths for Stu­dents assess­ment and lever­age your tal­ents to dis­cern your pur­pose. Expe­ri­ence mean­ing­ful con­ver­sa­tions about your unique expe­ri­ence as a man in today’s soci­ety, and explore how to build an authen­tic life with the sup­port of your brothers.

    Spon­sored by Bill George and the George Fam­i­ly Foundation

  • Track 3

    Ser­vant Leadership

    Empow­er­ing Others

    Ser­vant lead­er­ship sounds coun­ter­in­tu­itive, right? But the most influ­en­tial lead­ers aren’t all-pow­er­ful dic­ta­tors. They know how to reach fol­low­ers with authen­tic­i­ty, care, and a ser­vice-ori­ent­ed heart. Unlock the pow­er of this oth­ers-focused approach in build­ing effec­tive teams and engag­ing with pro­duc­tive feed­back. You’ll gain valu­able insight into your unique strengths to improve your lead­er­ship com­mu­ni­ca­tion skills here. The pos­i­tive impact on your men­tor­ing rela­tion­ships, coach­ing con­ver­sa­tions, and col­lab­o­ra­tion will be exponential.

    Spon­sored by Don­ald H. Schefmeyer

  • Track 4

    Adap­tive Leadership

    Facil­i­tat­ing Change

    Ignite your lead­er­ship jour­ney with the brand-new Adap­tive Lead­er­ship expe­ri­ence. Gain the skills to cham­pi­on growth, nav­i­gate dynam­ic envi­ron­ments, and spark pos­i­tive change that blazes a trail of suc­cess. Learn to lead through tran­si­tion, con­flict, and cri­sis, inspir­ing a spark of resilience and empow­er­ment in your­self and those around you. Join us this sum­mer and emerge equipped to mobi­lize teams and dri­ve impact­ful transformation.


    Spon­sored by Michael A. Green­berg and the Green­berg Family

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for Krach TLW?
Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop registration is now open! You can click the "Register" button on the top of this page to register.

What is the difference between Krach TLW and OTA?
Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop is Sigma Chi's premier leadership training workshop. In 2025, undergraduate members will earn certificates from the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute in either Adaptive Leadership, Servant Leadership, Values-Based Leadership or True North Leadership.

Officer Training Academy is Sigma Chi's virtual officer training event, facilitated by Sigma Chi alumni, which teaches chapter officers the foundational knowledge required to be a successful chapter leader.

Are my travel and lodging costs covered for Krach TLW?
Krach TLW operates on the generous funding of the Sigma Chi and Risk Management Foundations. On-campus lodging and meal costs for attendees are covered. Participants are eligible for a travel stipend that will cover a portion of their travel costs if they attend 100 percent of their required sessions.

The travel stipend for KTLW travel is calculated using the individual’s chapter distance from the KTLW campus Site (Bowling Green State University, Ohio, for 2025). Example: Brother Jimmy Caldwell is an undergraduate who attends Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. However, he resides in Biloxi, Mississippi, when not in school. We would not calculate the distance from Biloxi to Bowling Green. Rather, Brother Caldwell would receive a stipend based on the distance from Oxford, Ohio, to Bowling Green, Ohio.

Travel stipends will be posted as a credit to your chapter’s account after the event.

More information regarding the criteria for calculating travel stipends will be available soon.

Do I have to attend all of my sessions?

Yes - Attendance at all educational sessions is required and vital to completing your leadership certificate. If you have an unexcused absence, you will become ineligible for the travel stipend and all other conference expenses will be invoiced to your chapter.

What can I do with my free time?
In 2022, we introduced a longer lunch break. During this time, you will be able to recharge, experience brotherhood time and engage with the extracurricular activities, which focus on transformational leadership and the Ritual. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to visit the Sigma Chi vendor area, enjoy the BGSU recreation facilities and explore the campus.

What do I need to bring to Krach TLW?
We suggest that you bring the following items:
▪A laptop, tablet, or smartphone to complete the required online coursework
▪Business casual clothing for all educational sessions
▪Toiletries such as personal hygiene items

A pillow, linens and towels will be provided by Bowling Green State University.

How do I receive my travel stipend?

Stipend amounts are tiered and determined by the distance (in miles) between your chapter’s address and Bowling Green State University. To be eligible to receive this stipend, you must:
▪Attend 100% of your educational session at Krach TLW.
▪Successfully complete your leadership certificate course by earning at least a 70% cumulative grade or higher.
▪Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws and Sigma Chi Event Policies.

Sigma Chi’s Scholarship and Travel Agreement policies state that without successful completion of a Transformational Leader certificate at the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop, a chapter will be charged 100% of a registrant's costs and fees incurred at Krach TLW. Moreover, the chapter’s account will be charged a cancellation fee if a member registers but does not cancel their registration before July 16th, 2025 (one week after registration closes).

Is alcohol consumption allowed?
Alcohol consumption is not permitted during this event. From arrival to the end of the closing assembly, you are expected to avoid any alcohol consumption during that time.

Can alumni attend Krach TLW?
Alumni can attend Krach TLW if they meet one of the following requirements:
▪If they are invited as a faculty member
▪If they are attending Chapter Advisor Training
▪If they are invited on behalf of Sigma Chi International Fraternity, the Sigma Chi Foundation or Sigma Chi Leadership Institute as a Distinguished Visitor or special guest

Will there be Chapter Advisor Training at Krach TLW?
In 2025, Chapter Advisor Training is returning to Krach TLW! If you have been appointed as a chapter advisor in the last three years, please keep an eye on your email. More information will be available tomorrow, April 15th.

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      The Work­shop Experience

      Build­ing broth­er­hood is a pri­or­i­ty at Krach TLW. We have inten­tion­al­ly built time into the Krach TLW sched­ule to allow par­tic­i­pants to build rela­tion­ships, par­take in extracur­ric­u­lar activ­i­ties and reflect upon their learn­ing. We are excit­ed to offer the fol­low­ing extracur­ric­u­lar activ­i­ties, among others! 

      • Resume Review — Ready to start your career? Hav­ing an updat­ed and pro­fes­sion­al resume is key to your career search suc­cess. Take advan­tage of the oppor­tu­ni­ty to have a Sig­ma Chi alum­nus with years of work and hir­ing expe­ri­ence review your resume. The Sig­ma Chi Mem­ber Engage­ment Com­mit­tee will con­tact you to upload your resume for a vir­tu­al review. How­ev­er, you are wel­come to stop by the Sig­ma Chi Career Advan­tage table on-site with any ques­tions about your resume dur­ing your downtime.
      • The Sig Vil­lage — Join us in out­door spaces on cam­pus for yard games, broth­er­hood, con­nec­tion to the Rit­u­al and more!
      • Rit­u­al Peer Train­ing 2.0 — The Rit­u­al Peer 2.0 train­ing is an 8‑hour course designed to cer­ti­fy you as a Sig­ma Chi Rit­u­al Peer upon com­ple­tion. The course is com­prised of a 2‑hour online pre-learn­ing and 6 hours of in-per­son learn­ing onsite at BGSU. These hours are in addi­tion to the exist­ing class­room hours for the pri­ma­ry lead­er­ship track you reg­is­tered for. 
      • Sig­ma Chi Ven­dor Area — Need some more Sig­ma Chi swag? Of course, you do! Be sure to vis­it the ven­dor area.
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      Ready to attend workshop?

      Reg­is­tra­tion for the Krach Trans­for­ma­tion­al Lead­ers Work­shop is now open! You can now click the ​“Reg­is­ter” but­ton on the top of this page to reg­is­ter. You will be redi­rect­ed to com­plete your reg­is­tra­tion through the reg­is­tra­tion plat­form. Once on the reg­is­tra­tion site, click ​“Reg­is­ter Now” and com­plete your reg­is­tra­tion by choos­ing your pre­ferred track, enter­ing your con­tact infor­ma­tion and com­plet­ing the reg­is­tra­tion form. 

      Krach TLW will occur from July 30, 2025, to August 3, 2025, with July 30 and August 3 serv­ing as trav­el days.

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