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Emerging Leaders Series

Why do people leave their jobs?
The emerging top talent of today is looking for:
  • Challenging and meaningful work
  • To be valued
  • A flexible schedule
  • Development opportunities
  • Effective leadership support
Research consistently shows that leadership development opportunities are considered a top retention initiative for both Millennials and members of Generation X. Some of the most successful retention tools are those surrounding meaningful learning and professional growth and development. Living As A Leader and MMAC are partnering to bring an important development process to your talented leaders.

The Emerging Leader Series is a process, not a program or an event -- a crucial distinction from other professional development opportunities. The Series offers outstanding content and a multi-faceted approach for high-performing individual contributors who have not yet moved into a formal leadership role.

It includes six core workshops - accompanied by small-group coaching -  that is designed to develop participant's skill to effectively interact with and influence others.

Living As A Leader has provided development opportunities for 15+ years for individuals in leadership positions.
Next series will begin on May 7, 2020.
Learn more
Recurring dates and time:
Fourth Thursday of every month
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MMAC Office
756 N. Milwaukee St., 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI

Investment: $3,200
  • Includes six half-day skill workshops and six 90-minute small group coaching sessions
  • Can be paid in a lump sum or two quarterly payments
  • Non MMAC members add $500

For more information, please contact Steph Kotlarek at 414/704-9955

The process

Monthly skill-building sessions
Six core workshops to support the development of your pre-leadership high-potential employees.
One four-hour session per month

Benefits of skill-building sessions:
  • Professional development to build awareness and skills, critical to strong interpersonal relationships
  • Networking with peers in other organizations who are on a similar high-performance journey
  • Application of skills to real-life situations
Monthly coaching sessions
Further development takes place in small group coaching sessions. Participants will work with a leadership coach to increase job transfer and provide custom support. One 90-minute small group coaching session per month

Benefits of coaching sessions:
  • Individual accountability and expert support for application of skills learned
  • Practical solutions to address specific situations in the workplace
  • Individualized professional development, based upon personal priorities
Six core workshop topics for monthly skill building 
>>View brief description of the six core workshop topics
  • Serving Others in the Workplace
  • Communicate by Design
  • Understand Your Interpersonal Style
  • Solve Problems, Make Sound Decisions
  • Coping with Change
  • Strategies for Terrific Teamwork
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Professional development bootcamp

MMAC's young professional network - FUEL Milwaukee - hosts an annual week long professional development bootcamp that offers 15 high-impact workshops focused on leadership, management and individual career growth. Workshops are scheduled around your employee's workday.
>> View last year's session topics
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  • Membership
    • Gain visibility >
      • Advertising
      • Coupons and discounts
      • Lead generation
    • Grow & strengthen your biz >
      • Ethically-diverse businesses
      • Executive roundtable program >
        • Roundtable News
      • Food and beverage manufacturers
      • Future 50 Awards >
        • Future 50 winner archive
      • International >
        • Wisconsin International Trade Conference
        • Benefits of WTA membership >
          • Join WTA now
        • WTA member directory
        • Global Pulse - eNewsletter Archive
        • WTA events
        • Volunteer leadership
      • Roundtables for high-growth companies
      • Small business >
        • Council of Small Business Executives
      • Young professionals
    • Improve the business climate
    • Invest in our community
    • Cost Savings programs >
      • Certificates of origin
      • Health insurance plan
      • Settlement Recovery Service
      • Office supplies discount
    • Join now
    • Request More Information
    • Members only >
      • Submit an event
      • Add a coupon/discount
      • Submit news about your company
      • Update email preferences
      • Promote your MMAC membership
  • Events
    • 2019 MMAC All Member Meeting
    • MMAC event calendar
    • Event photos >
      • 2019 All Member Meeting
      • Business After Hours
      • Future 50 Awards Luncheon
      • Legislative Receptions
      • Milwaukee 7 Economic Development Forum
      • Milwaukee 7 Investor Celebration
      • Small Business Events
      • TBC Strategic Partnership Luncheon
      • WI International Trade Conference 2018
      • Workforce development events
    • Community events calendar
    • Submit an event
    • Sponsorship
  • Talent Development
    • Attracting & retaining employees
    • Business tours for students
    • Career-based learning
    • Professional development
    • Promoting your career opportunities >
      • Manufacturing CAREERx
    • Technology Education & Literacy in Schools (TEALS)
  • Diverse Talent
  • Advocacy
    • Legislator voting records
    • Pro-business public policy agenda >
      • Distinct place
      • Diversity & Inclusion
      • Talented Workforce
      • Thriving economy
      • Small business legislative agenda
    • Education recommendations >
      • Supportive policies
      • Quality schools
      • Effective Educators
      • Community engagement
    • Ranking Milwaukee County Schools
    • WI governmental officials directory >
      • Milwaukee county
      • Ozaukee county
      • Washington county
      • Waukesha county
  • Economic Growth
    • FoxConn project
    • Attracting & retaining businesses
    • Expanding global exports
    • Food & beverage cluster
    • Milwaukee Development Corp.
    • Milwaukee EB-5 Visa program
    • Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp. (MUSIC)
    • Metro Milwaukee reports
    • Starting a business >
      • BizStarts
      • New business planning guide
  • About the Region
    • 2019 Navigate Business MKE
    • Benchmarking metro MKE
    • Business outlook survey
    • Economic Trends
    • Local media listings
    • Major employers in metro Milwaukee
    • Metro Milwaukee demographics
    • Order a publication
    • Relocating a business
  • About MMAC
    • Board of directors
    • Contact us
    • Members of the media
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      • Milwaukee Commerce magazine
      • Metro business news
    • Scholarships for minority students
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