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Central VA/Hampton Roads 2026 Leadership Institute Kickoff 10/7

October 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM KICKOFF • CENTRAL VA & HAMPTON ROADS
Wednesday, October 7, 2026  |  2:00PM – 4:00PM  |  ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
The 2026 Leadership Institute kicks off on October 7 with a program overview and the ABCs of ABC. Applications for the Leadership Institute are due Monday, September 21, 2026.

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The Leadership Institute brings together aspiring leaders that have three or more years in the AEC industry. Our program is designed to enhance the potential of our industry’s rising leaders by helping them to develop a greater self-awareness of their unique leadership style. Current industry leaders will facilitate discussions that encourage active participation.

The curriculum requires reading assignments, an emotional intelligence/personality assessment with a professionally facilitated workshop, social outings and a community service project.

Eligibility

  • Nominee must have worked in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry for a minimum of three (3) years
  • Nominee must be employed by a member in good standing of the ABC Virginia Chapter
  • Nominee must be able and willing to attend at least nine out of ten sessions to graduate


Sessions (beginning October 7)

  • Program Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (October 7)
  • The Purpose Driven Life (November 18)
  • Effective Communication (December 9)
  • Behavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence (January 20, 2027)
  • What Makes a Leader? (February 17)
  • Extreme Ownership (March 10)
  • Corporate Culture and Ethics (March 24)
  • Stephen Covey’s Speed of Trust (April 14)
  • Identifying Ideal Team Players (April 28)
  • Career Development & End of Year Celebration (May 12)

 

LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320


COST
$650 per Participant
Please note: registration is not available online. Please submit your application with all required documents to Meredith Strahan.


COURSE CONTACT
Meredith Strahan

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