Heavy-Duty Leadership 2.0

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.

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.
• Prepare team projects.

Reserve your hotel room in the Northwood University room block
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Hills South
907 N Opdyke Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Check In: Sunday July 19
Check Out: Thursday July 23
Dates may be extended as needed
Reserve your room by July 6, 2026
$124 per night. Rate includes breakfast.