Applications for 2023 are now open!

Developed in 2019, the Leadership Exploration & Development (LEAD) program squarely focuses on our chapter's mission to increase the value of our members by supporting continued advancement and development throughout their careers. While our incredibly successful Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) program supports those that are in the earlier stages of their career, the LLP offers a "next step" as those professionals move into subsequent stages of their careers, including senior leadership positions at their companies. Ideal LEAD-ers have at least 10 years and a maximum of 15 years of experience in the design industry and have significant experience leading project teams that they can reflect upon during the program.

We've designed LEAD to do two things:

  1. Provide programs of value for mid-career and senior-level interior professionals.
  2. Leverage the demonstrated success of our signature leadership development program, The ELN, as a model for an expanded leadership development program to positively impacts more members as they advance to positions of project and company (and chapter) leadership.

Many graduates of the program have gone on to chair IIDA NE committees, hold seats on our Board of Directors, and – most importantly – to achieve leadership positions on their project teams and within their respective companies. The impact of this year-long program on company business and leadership development is well-recognized by principals throughout our design community.

Applications for our 2023 class are now open!

Curious but wanting to learn more about this program before applying? Join us for an Information Session on Monday, February 27. Click here for more information!

Ready to apply for the 2023 LEAD Class? Click here! Completed applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10.

Learn more about our previous LEAD classes below!