Call for Applicants: Leadership Institute Class of 2026
Elevate Your Career. Lead the Future.
Leadership Institute is our premier program designed to empower the next generation of industry leaders. This is your opportunity to grow your leadership potential, deepen your understanding of firm operations and build a network of peers.
What to Expect
The Leadership Institute features six powerful sessions led by experienced industry professionals. Participants gain actionable knowledge and tools they can apply immediately in their firms:
- Next Level Leadership: From Doing Work to Leading the Way – Develop self-awareness and explore the dynamics of leading diverse teams.
- Business Development & Marketing – Master the fundamentals of building client relationships and winning work.
- Running the Business – Understand the business side of design firms and how to lead with confidence.
- Risk Management for Future Firm Leaders – Learn how to assess and manage risk in a constantly evolving environment.
- Government Affairs 101 – See how public policy shapes your work and how to be an advocate for the profession.
- Work-Life Balance for an Effective Leader – Build sustainable leadership habits that support long-term success.
Why Apply?
Leadership Institute isn’t just a training program—it’s a career accelerator. Participants gain lasting professional connections, broaden their perspectives, and return to their firms with new skills, fresh energy, and a clearer vision for the future.
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for rising professionals from all corners of the industry—engineers, architects, planners, historians, surveyors, business developers, HR and finance professionals, marketers, and more—who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. Each applicant must have a principal sponsor from within their firm.