NAHRO Emerging "L.E.A.D."ership (Learn ~ Explore ~ Assess ~ Develop) Program

Program Syllabus

Pdf Summary

The Emerging L.E.A.D.ership Program (March to October 2026) by NAHRO is a six-session leadership development course aimed at supporting new or emerging leaders in housing and community development. The curriculum includes two in-person sessions and four virtual sessions, led by instructors Sunny Shaw and Darlene Kelly. The program focuses on essential supervisory skills, coaching, goal setting, employee development, and team management strategies.<br /><br />Participants begin with assessments, including the DISC profile and Gallup’s Clifton Strengths Top 5, to increase self-awareness. The sessions cover topics such as personal leadership brand, personnel supervision, team building, achieving results through strategic goal setting, and leadership relationships with supervisors, peers, and subordinates. The final session involves presenting a business case to industry experts and NAHRO leaders, with feedback provided to solidify learned skills and professional networking.<br /><br />Requirements include participation in all sessions, completion of homework assignments, and active engagement with leadership pods for peer support. Virtual sessions require a web camera and microphone, and participants should bring business cards for networking during in-person meetings. Attendance is strictly enforced with no make-up sessions for in-person meetings and at least three of four virtual sessions must be attended live.<br /><br />Homework assignments build on session topics, emphasizing reflection, applying leadership theories, and progressive development of a business case project, culminating in a final presentation at the National NAHRO meeting in Denver, Colorado. The program encourages growth in emotional intelligence, communication, workplace culture, coaching, and leadership presence.<br /><br />Cancellation policies require written notice 30 days prior for refunds less a fee, with no refunds for no-shows. The program offers an immersive, practical leadership training experience designed to prepare participants to lead effectively within their agencies and beyond.

Keywords

Emerging Leadership Program

NAHRO

leadership development

housing and community development

supervisory skills

DISC profile

Clifton Strengths

team management

business case presentation

emotional intelligence