VISION: The MARO Leadership Academy is a professional development program targeting
employees who demonstrate leadership potential, commitment to the future of our industry, and
a strong drive to achieve greater levels of responsibility. The Leadership Academy is MARO's
commitment to, and investment in, the development of future leaders with high potential to
positively impact future industry growth and success.
OBJECTIVES:
• To enhance the leadership, communication, strategic planning, interpersonal, and
managerial skills of high potential employees within our industry.
• To prepare the next generation of leaders to guide our industry into the future
through innovation, collaboration, and leadership.
• To build a network of professional relationships among current and future leaders.
• To promote career satisfaction and recognize career potential of senior staff. To
promote life-long learning and professional development.
The program also has a mentoring component that facilitates a relationship between each
Academy participant and a CEO or member of upper management from another MARO
member organization - for one-on-one discussion, guidance, advice, and opportunities to learn
how the subject matter addressed in the classroom is applied in the working world.
2015-2016 MARO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CURRICULUM
October 1-2, 2015 - Leadership Skills – Presented by Chris Scharrer, New Paradigm Solutions
Hosted by Peckham, Inc. - Lansing
December 10-11, 2015 - Finance & Accounting – Presented by Kristine Doran, Inland Plywood
Hosted by Crossroads Industries – Gaylord
March 2016, Exact Date TBD - Non-Profit Governance & Board Relations
Presented by Kathy Crosby, President & CEO, Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids
Hosted by Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids
May 2016, Exact Date TBD - Strategic Planning & Organizational Culture
Presented by Dennis Blender, Blender Consulting Group
Hosted by The Guidance Center - Southgate
Additional continuing education programs in relevant elective areas will be required for
completion of the Academy. These can be seminars sponsored through MARO, or Continuing
Education offerings available in your own community.
Contact: Executive Director Todd Culver 517-484-5588