Leadership Institute | Class 8 | Building & Leading Teams
Leadership Institute | Class 8 | Building & Leading Teams
Monday, August 24, 2026 (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
In order to be considered for the program, you must apply using the application below.
Leadership Institute Application
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Class 8: Building & Leading Teams
Objective: Understand team dynamics and adapt leadership styles to motivate and guide teams effectively.
This session covers Tuckman's stages of team development and various leadership styles. Participants engage in a hands-on team challenge followed by group discussion and reflection.
Community Panel: TBD
Facilitated by Rick Lochner of RPC Leadership Assosicates and Dr. Laticia Thompson of Legacy Blueprint, this program emphasizes reflection, application, and continuous growth, ensuring participants leave with tools they can immediately apply in their professional and personal lives.
Class Agenda:
9:00 – 9:15 AM | Networking & Introductions
9:15 – 10:30 AM | Lesson: Core Instruction & Discussion
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Lesson Cont.: Applied Learning & Activities
12:00 – 12:30 PM | Lunch Provided by NACC
12:30 – 1:45 PM | Community Leader Panel
1:45 – 2:00 PM | Wrap-Up, Lessons Learned, Homework & Next Steps
The Leadership Institute is an immersive, cohort-based professional development program designed to cultivate confident, ethical, and effective leaders. Participants progress through a structured curriculum that blends self-awareness, communication, leadership fundamentals, and business acumen with real-world application and community engagement. Each class combines expert-led instruction, interactive activities, and a Community Leader Panel, giving participants direct access to local leaders and practical insights.
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$1,500
Open to Chamber Members and members of the community
By Application Only
Applications close on March 9th
55 South Main Street #375
Naperville, IL 60540 United States