HD Leadership 2.0

Type: Corporate Continuing Education
Cost: $3,450.00
CEU: 3.5

Description
Heavy-Duty Leadership 2.0 is a five-day session held in the summer and consists of robust discussion and learning related to the challenges and opportunities confronting the heavy-duty and commercial vehicle aftermarket. This learning experience includes a blend of industry research and market analysis, lively discussion and debate on the challenges confronting the industry, tactical leadership skill enhancement, competitive strategies, interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution, organizational culture, and evolving industry topics and trends. During the session, participants collaborate on a team project that will analyze aftermarket-specific leadership viewpoints. Teams then will present their projects at the end of the session and are judged by their class peers. The course is facilitated by Northwood faculty, senior aftermarket leaders, and distinguished Ph.D. graduate school instructors.

Outcomes
Participants will evaluate the current and emerging trends within the heavy-duty aftermarket and entire industry, demonstrate increased tactical leadership skills, identify strategies to achieve better results, recognize how to distinguish their organizations from the competition and dominate the marketplace, discuss best practices associated with industry specific topics, compare the challenges connected with creating a vibrant organizational culture, define values, beliefs, and behaviors, debate methodologies surrounding conflict resolution and team development, and prepare team projects.

Topics
Challenges confronting the industry, Tactical leadership skill enhancement, Interpersonal communication skills, Dynamic team performance, Organizational culture, and Evolving industry topics and trends.

Who Should Attend
High potential leaders who have demonstrated a passion for enhancing their tactical leadership acumen and contribute to their organization’s competitive advantage. Professionals who are searching for direction and guidance on how to become a better leader, develop enriched communication and interpersonal skills and assess improved management, sales, organizational culture, and industry specific techniques should attend this series.

Dates
July 19, 2026 - July 23, 2026

Location
Metro Detroit, MI