Upcoming Events

Jun 24

GLLA Leadership Lab Luncheon Hart

June 24, 2026 11:00AM – 1:00PM Michigan State University AgBioResearch West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center 5185 N Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420

The Leadership Lab Luncheon is part of the Great Lakes Leadership Academy’s Leadership Advancement Program regional sessions.
Aug 5

GLLA Leadership Lab Luncheon Detroit

August 5, 2026 11:00AM – 1:00PM MSU - Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation (DPFLI) 16745 Lamphere, Detroit, MI 48219

The Leadership Lab Luncheon is part of the Great Lakes Leadership Academy’s Leadership Advancement Program regional sessions.
Sep 16

GLLA Leadership Lab Luncheon Upper Peninsula

September 16, 2026 11:00AM – 1:00PM Center for Freshwater Research and Education (CFRE) 100 Salmon Run Way, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

The Leadership Lab Luncheon is part of the Great Lakes Leadership Academy’s Leadership Advancement Program regional sessions.

Overview

We offer experiential leadership workshops designed to help individuals lead with purpose and teams work more effectively together.

Our workshops focus on the skills most organizations struggle with— trust, communication, feedback, and navigating complexity— and provide practical tools leaders can apply immediately.

We host open-enrollment events throughout the year for individuals to join via our website. We also design customized programs tailored to your team’s unique needs, goals, and timeline.

Each workshop is approximately 2–3 hours and can be delivered either in person or online. Workshops can be combined into half-day, full-day, or multi-day programs or retreat experiences.

Participants don’t just learn concepts; they reflect, practice, and leave with clear ways to lead more effectively.

Invest in high-impact leadership development designed for real-world application. Our programs are interactive, practical, and tailored to support emerging and established leaders.

“For the first time in a long time, I was able to pause, reflect, and focus on how I want to grow as a leader.”

How It Works

We meet your organization where you are and design learning experiences that fit your goals, timeline, and team.

Half-day workshops
Full-day sessions
Multi-session series
Custom-designed programs

“This experience helped me better understand myself and how to work more effectively with others.”

Custom Programs

We design tailored experiences based on your organization’s goals, team dynamics, and current challenges — whether that’s strengthening culture, developing managers, or improving team performance.