Leadership Detroit has been connecting leaders and inspiring change in Southeast Michigan since 1979 and has more than 2,500 alumni. Led by the Detroit Regional Chamber, the program aims to create awareness of key issues that affect the Detroit Region. Through a nine-month program, it challenges emerging and existing leaders to bring about positive change in the community through informed leadership.
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Applications for Leadership Detroit Class 46 open in February 2025.
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What is Leadership Detroit?
Connecting leaders, inspiring change in our community
Taking it to the Next Level
Leadership Detroit offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for professionals to take their leadership agenda to the next level. Leadership Detroit offers a unique, behind-the-scenes approach to understanding the inner workings of the Region and the people that make it work.
Challenging Assumptions
Participants tap into a diverse pool of professionals that are actively engaged from multiple perspectives in improving the quality of life in the Region. The conversation is open and fluid and embraces multiple perspectives. Leadership Detroit creates a space where new ideas can emerge and where assumptions can be challenged.
Build Relationships
During the nine-month program, participants are able to develop multiple and unique relationships among their classmates. Highly effective leaders know and embrace the reality that relationships matter. Strong relationships that foster trust among leaders from all walks of life will be fundamental to success of efforts to move the Region forward.
2024-2025 Tuition
- Chamber members: $5,300
- Future members: $6,250
Class 45 Sessions Announced
Leadership Detroit has announced the session dates and themes for Class 45.
2024:
- Sept. 25-27: Orientation
- Oct. 17: Economic Development and Small Business
- Nov. 14: Politics and Local Government
- Dec. 5: Media and Artificial Intelligence
2025:
- Jan. 30: Health and Wellness
- Feb. 26-27: Race and Diversity
- March 13: Mobility and Talent
- April 17: Education and Mentorship
- May 7: Arts and Culture
- May 8: Lessons in Leadership
- June 18: Graduation
Thank you to our Class 45 presenting sponsor
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