The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest is the hub of leadership development in Northwest Indiana. We are presenting dynamic research-based leadership development programs for business and youth leaders within the university and across our regional community. With programs such as Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program, Youth Leadership Academy, and the Explorer Academy among other programs, we help leaders identify areas of growth with time to intentionally practice their skills. From custom-designed business training and leadership development tailored for your workplace to seminars to share best practices, The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest connects academic expertise with practitioners in business, non-profit, education and service sectors. Because leadership is one of the most valued skill sets for both business and personal success, we serve our region by preparing great leaders of all ages to be well prepared for our competitive global environment. The Institute engages our alumni and community with seminars, speakers and networking opportunities so that we honor and build upon the role of leadership in all domains-family, career, and community. OUR MISSION
The Leadership Institute aims to be the hub for all things leadership in Northwest Indiana. Among our offerings are the redesigned Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program, the Young Leaders Academy and the Explorer Academy as well as seminars and events such as our Leadership in Action speaker series. Our mission is to train emerging leaders to grow their leadership skills, enabling participants to add their vibrant leadership to our communities. We provide coaching and mentoring opportunities for our participants to help them identify strengths and areas of challenge to be addressed in their personal leadership development plans. Our approach is research-based, tapping into expertise at PNW as well as from regional leaders and practitioners. We serve the seven counties of Northwest Indiana, helping to prepare great leaders who will help assure the region’s vitality and quality of life in the increasingly competitive global environment.
