The ACEC/Michigan Emerging Leaders Program is for individuals committed to developing their leadership abilities. This program imparts specific skills and competencies identified by top ACEC/Michigan principals as critical for leadership success. These highly interactive sessions are taught by experts in the field of business administration and people management in professional services firms.
Featured session topics for the 2023 Emerging Leaders Program include:
September 7-8, Lansing
Orientation – Scott Heidner, JD (ACEC of Kansas Executive Director)
Governmental Affairs – Scott Heidner, JD (ACEC of Kansas Executive Director)
Listening & Negotiation Skills for Engineering Executives – Dan Oblinger (Leadercraft Corporate Education)
Risk Management– Mike Cosgrove (Professional Concepts Insurance Agency), and Craig Thompson, JD (Kitch)
October 5-6, Detroit
Strategic Planning – Eric Morris, PE (HNTB)
Leadership – Jon Kramer, PE (OHM Advisors)
Business Development – Barbara Arens, PE (Cincar Consulting Group)
November 2-3, Grand Rapids, MI
Economics of Private Practice – Scott Lockwood, CPA (Bergmann)
Senior Leaders Roundtable (From Management to Leadership – Secrets of Success)
The first night of each session includes dinner as a group. Download the 2023 Program Schedule for complete session details.
The 2023 class is at capacity. Please use the button below to request to be added to the waiting list for 2024.