The NFPA Executive Leadership Program is an in-depth and interactive program that helps emerging leaders in the fluid power industry develop their network and advance their management and leadership skills through tailored content. Its sessions are presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, with Kellogg faculty helping to curate interactions among program participations.
A fourth cohort of scholars are now engaging in this program, with their second in-person session just completed in May 2026 at Kellogg on the campus of Northwestern University. The session’s focus was on Strategy and Execution, with the participants engaging in lecture, discussion, and case study explorations.
This is a high-impact leadership development program, where each participant is using a customized leadership competency assessment to guide their progress through each session, and paired up with a learning partner to help ensure accountability and action between each set of sessions. The remaining two sessions for this cohort are:
Aug 2026 – Financial Acumen/Strategic Negotiation
Nov 2026 – Presenting with Presence/Change Management
Plans are already underway for a fifth cohort – scheduled to begin in July 2027. Now is the time to reserve a spot for your up-and-coming professional in this unique and impactful program. Contact Eric Lanke at elanke@nfpa.com for more information.