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Are you ready to bolster your current role or continue on your leadership journey? Our dynamic leadership development program is your key to unlocking potential and achieving professional excellence, no matter where you are on your career journey.

Join us and transform your career with confidence and competence. Empower yourself and other women in your organization to create a more inclusive and equitable leadership landscape. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future. Register now and embark on this transformative journey!

This program will be a blend of in-person sessions at Sparrow in Lansing and virtual.

Course Start Date: October 1, 2024
Tuition:
$1,800 Inforum members & corporate investors; $2,100 guests

Enroll by September 12 and receive $500 off your tuition!

In today’s complex and rapidly evolving business environment, the ability to inspire and motivate your team, navigate challenges with composure, and drive toward common goals is essential. The difference between good and exceptional leadership lies in these capabilities—those who master them are the catalysts for high-performing teams, loyal employees, and enduring growth.

Join our Executive Leadership program and become the leader who propels your organization to new heights.

This program will be held in-person in Lansing.

Course Start Date: March 11th, 2025
Tuition:
$4,500 Employees of a Corporate Investor; $4,600 Members; $5,000 Non-member

Apply by January 31 and receive $600 off tuition.

Upcoming Events

Join us for an evening of networking at Wigs4Kids. Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing kids 3-18 new hair, new hope, a chance to be themselves and helping the self-esteem of children. Inforum Connections is a way for members and guests to connect with Inforum and each other. Our goal is to create a memorable experience in a setting that showcases a local business with a behind-the-scenes view, and help support this woman-owned organization! There will be drinks and appetizers provided. Founder and CEO, Maggie Varney, will be present to give an overview of the space.

July 23, 2024; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
  Free to Inforum Members
Wigs5Kids, St. Clair Shores

Step into a transformative journey with our 90-minute webinar, “Beyond Fear: Elevating Your Leadership Presence through Effective Public Speaking.” Led by an expert speaker and coach, Leslie Fiorenzo, this session is tailored for business leaders seeking to enhance their communication prowess.

In this engaging program, we will examine the core principles of public speaking, starting with overcoming fear and nervousness that often accompany speaking in front of an audience. We’ll explore the art of crafting compelling messages, ensuring that your ideas are not only heard but remembered. You’ll leave with an understanding of how to master body language and use gestures, posture, and facial expressions to convey confidence and authority, creating a lasting impact on their audience. you’ll discover how to keep listeners actively involved and invested in your message. Finally, we address the often-daunting Q&A sessions, providing insights into handling questions with ease and finesse.

Facilitator: Leslie Fiorenzo

Date: September 10, 2024; 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Cost:
  Free for Professional, Executive & CI Gratis members; $45 General & Young Professional Members; $60 Inforum Guests (non-members),
Virtual

Inforum’s Michigan Women’s Leadership Report is a biennial snapshot on the status of women at the highest levels of governance and leadership in Michigan’s public companies.

The 2024 Report is a collaborative initiative between Inforum and the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University. It follows 11 previous reports produced biennially since 2003 that track the advancement of gender diversity in the boardrooms and C-suites of the Michigan companies ranked by revenue and market capitalization.

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