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Management Academy 

Presented by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing

Management Academy is your premier destination for enhancing leadership excellence in business. Our ten-month program is meticulously designed to empower key managers with the skills, tools, and connections needed to lead high-impact teams effectively.

Our 26-27 Program Year Applications are now open! Please click here to access the Management Academy Class 17 application.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Program Director, Sam Cooper at scooper@leadershiphsv.org.

Learn directly from experienced local leaders and executives

Engage with local CEOs, elected officials, first responders, educators, and community leaders in candid, real-world conversations.

Connect with other leaders navigating similar challenges

Connect with a diverse cohort of leaders from business, nonprofit, government, and education who will become your trusted network long after the program ends.

Be Challenged Outside Your Comfort Zone

This program stretches participants to think differently, ask better questions, and grow in ways traditional leadership training doesn’t.

Strengthen Your Ability to Lead Through Complexity

Tackle real issues facing our community and your workplace and learn how to navigate competing perspectives, tough decisions, and complex systems.

Be Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself

This experience isn’t just about leadership skills, it’s about stewardship, collaboration, and shaping the future of our region together.

"[Management Academy was] an amazing program that I am extremely thankful and proud to have been a part of. I will surely be encouraging my co-workers to enroll and hopefully be a part of a future MA class. I am excited to put to use all of the amazing knowledge I have learned through all of the speakers the past 10 months. Thank you again for this amazing experience and I am excited to attend a future class!" - MA-15 Graduate

Management Academy Program Overview

At Management Academy, we believe in the transformative power of personal development and collaborative learning. Through a dynamic curriculum led by local business and community leaders, participants delve into various management and leadership topics each month. From panel discussions to hands-on exercises, our engaging sessions ensure a comprehensive understanding of essential skills.

Backed by over a decade of expertise, our program is the brainchild of a steering committee of seasoned business leaders. We are dedicated to nurturing stronger leaders for both organizations and the community at large.

Application & Selection

Selection into the program is rigorous, based on criteria including personal integrity, a track record of community achievement, and a commitment to setting and attaining ambitious goals. Note that all class members are expected to attend all sessions in their entirety.

Management Academy Class 17 Dates and Information

 

August 2026 –May 2027

 

OPENING CEREMONY

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - Evening Only Event

 

OPENING RETREAT *Local - No Overnight Stay*

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Friday August 21, 2026

 

PROGRAM DAYS

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Tuesday, January 12, 2027

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

Tuesday, March 9, 2027

Tuesday, April 6, 2027

 

CLOSING RETREAT *Out of Town* 
Monday, April 26, 2027
Tuesday, April 27, 2027

GRADUATION

Wednesday, May 12, 2027- Evening Only Event

 

*All Dates are Subject to Change

 

Tuition: $3,950

 

Target Candidates: Business managers, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, civic volunteers, and leaders of all levels.

 

 

 

Questions?

For more information, contact Sam Cooper at scooper@leadershiphsv.org or 256-631-9973.