How Altus Works
Each Altus Academy session follows a structured format designed to balance thought leadership with peer collaboration. Here's what to expect.
The Altus Academy Format
Monthly virtual sessions featuring the Altus Six format — carefully structured to maximize both learning and peer connection.
Principal-Led Insight (45 min)
Each monthly Altus Academy session begins with an Altus Principal facilitating a 45-minute conversation around a key business topic relevant to BSC leaders. Rather than a traditional presentation, the discussion is designed to surface practical insights, real-world experiences, and lessons learned from leaders operating in the field. Principals also share a Principal Brief — a concise pre-read document that frames the topic and prepares members for a deeper conversation.
Altus Six Peer Breakouts (45 min)
Following the opening insight, participants move into smaller peer groups known as Altus Six for 45 minutes. These groups are organized by Altus Level — Aspire ($0–$1M), Advance ($1M–$5M), Achieve ($5M–$20M), and Ascend ($20M+) — allowing participants to engage with peers facing similar business challenges and growth stages.
Peer Exchange
Within these peer groups, members exchange ideas, discuss how the topic applies to their organizations, and share strategies that have worked in their businesses. This is where the real value emerges — practical, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing among operators who understand each other's world.
The Principal Brief
Before each Altus Academy session, Principals share a concise briefing document that frames the topic, poses key questions, and provides context so members arrive prepared for a deeper, more productive conversation. The Principal Brief ensures every participant can engage meaningfully from minute one.
Altus Summit
June 8–10 · Chicago
Our annual in-person event brings together BSC leaders for an immersive experience featuring workshops, keynotes, and dine-around networking. The Summit is where relationships deepen, ideas ignite, and the Altus community comes together face to face.
Altus Perspective
Data-driven insight reports designed to give BSC leaders a clearer view of industry trends, benchmarks, and emerging opportunities. Altus Perspective delivers the analysis you need to make informed strategic decisions for your business.
Session Calendar
The Altus Academy year covers key business disciplines, plus in-person events and industry conferences.
Beyond the Monthly Session
The Altus digital hub keeps the community connected year-round with tools for ongoing learning and collaboration.
Community Discussions
Continue the conversation between sessions with topic-based discussion boards spanning all key business disciplines.
Resources Library
Access session recordings, Principal Briefs, presentations, documents, and curated resources shared by Principals and fellow members.
Events & Scheduling
Stay connected with upcoming Academy sessions, Summit details, networking events, workshops, and industry conferences.