Emerging Leader Training Program
The BIA Emerging Leader Training Program is powered by Sojourn Partners.
Leadership skills have never been in more demand, as well as developing the next level of talent. Emerging leaders and capable employees represent the future of business, and drive the organizational culture. The ability to communicate, influence, work with various teams, think strategically, and lead change are critical with the new realities organizations and our community face. This program will build your motivation to lead at any level.
You will build your confidence to lead others, understand the importance of the impact on your company culture, and practice proven tools that you will bring directly back to your operations. Each session is designed to motivate, empower, and create a deeper understanding of the exciting value of being a leader at any level. All sessions are highly interactive, providing tools, techniques, and practice, which you will bring back to your organization for immediate impact.
You will also have the valuable experience of spending time with proven leadership guests from the New Hampshire business community, who will share their incites and their proven methods of leading, inspiring, and being strategic.
Program attendees include existing managers, supervisors, or solo contributors who have the potential for advancement in management and leadership and possess the desire to apply it to their organization. This leadership program will build your management muscle and prepare you for further success.
Schedule & Subjects:
Interactive sessions will be once a month for 6 hours and will consist of the following breakdown of subjects:
Classes are held on a Thursday of each month from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the BIA office in Concord.
Meeting #1 (September 26, 2024): Leadership Purpose and Courage
Meeting #2 (October 24, 2024): Interpersonal Management and Communication
Meeting #3 (November 14, 2024): Strategy and Change
Meeting #4 (December 19, 2024): Interconnection and Culture
Meeting #5 (January 23, 2025): Impact and Influence
Meeting #6 (February 13, 2025) Integration and Graduation
Pricing:
Your Investment of $3,600 per person is all-inclusive for the 6-month program for BIA members.
The cost for non-BIA members is $4,000 per person.
For BIA members who send more than one participant the cost is $3,300 per person. Participation is strongly encouraged for all six sessions.
“BIA’s Emerging Leaders is a robust program that taught me how to better advocate for myself in the workplace, and how to empower others around me to do the same. The instructors from Sojourn Partners were exponential coaches in this program, and their insight has been extremely helpful in growing my career and leadership abilities. Never before have I connected to a program as much as Emerging Leaders due to its humble, humanistic approach that brought everyone in the room together in collaboration.”
-Amanda Andrews, NHBR, 2022-2023 program graduate
"The BIA Emerging Leaders program exposed me to several leadership development concepts that enabled me to hone in on my individual skill sets and further uncover my natural leadership style. After attending each session, I found myself slowly applying the teachings back in my workplace that not only encouraged me to own my role as a professional, but also embrace my individuality as a person."
- Sarah Orans-Spizzirro, SHRM-CP, XMA Corporation - Powered by Omni Spectra, 2022 - 2023 program graduate
"The BIA Emerging Leader Training Program has inspired me to approach professional situations from a multitude of perspectives, and always be willing to accept change. The challenging concepts provided by Sojourn Partners, along with classroom interaction among various industry professionals throughout NH, created a close-knit team environment where future leaders could share ideas, hone their skills and engage in meaningful discussions. I truly enjoyed all aspects of this course, the enthusiasm of the instructors, and the friendships I have made. I would highly recommend this program to future leadership candidates!"
- Heather Rood, McLean Communications, 2021-2022 program graduate
"In 2020 I was put in charge of my own department and crew. As a new manager this came with several uncertainties for both my crew and company even with the support of senior management. The 2021 Emerging Leader’s program helped me figure out what type of manager I wanted to be. They helped guide me to be a more effective leader and provided guidance I could use daily at my career. This training not only helped me but gave me the insight to help friends and family outside of my work with some of their working difficulties. I recommend this course to anyone that wants to improve, discover or sharpen their own leadership styles."
- Jesse L. Church, Kimball Physics, 2021-2022 program graduate