The Leadership Center of the Greater New Haven Chamber,Presented by theRegional Water Authorityand ourProgram SponsorAlbertus Magnus College, is home to two leadership programs: Leadership Greater New Haven (LGNH) and Executive Orientation (XO).
A 6-session program for professionals of all levels working in the corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors.
Practical Leadership Training
Program participants will receive comprehensive training on leadership styles, team management, and collaboration while learning to navigate a multi-generational, diverse workforce. The program also covers strategic planning, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness, equipping leaders with the skills to foster inclusion and drive success.
Additionally, participants will sharpen essential professional skills, including public speaking, personal branding, and business communication. A significant focus will be placed on resiliency and leadership strategies to effectively manage change and disruption in today’s evolving business landscape.
Five Leadership Practices
The leadership class will explore the 5 leadership practices outlined in the national best-selling book, "The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations."
1. Model the Way
2. Inspire a Shared Vision
3. Challenge the Process
4. Enable Others to Act
5. Encourage the Heart
***Each participant will receive a copy of the book and will be given additional tools and resources, customized by our facilitators.***
Orientation to Greater New Haven Region
Additional topics include:
Understanding Greater New Haven’s assets and opportunities
The challenges and benefits of doing business in the New Haven area
The resources and relationships to enable leaders to compete and be successful in the region
Hands On / Real World Project Work:
During the leadership sessions, participants will have a unique opportunity to apply their leadership competencies to solve real business issues. Leadership participants are divided into teams and assigned to solve a strategic challenge that will be identified by a nonprofit organization or a small company (Nonprofit organizations or small businesses in the Greater New Haven area that wish to have their strategic challenge evaluated by the leadership class are encouraged to email Mackenzie Vinci at mvinci@gnhcc.com. Teams will work together throughout the 6 month leadership program and will prepare a final presentation to help solve a real world business challenge.
Tuition Cost: Member: $1,800 | Non-member: $2,400 Member in the nonprofit industry: $1,000 | Non-member in the nonprofit industry: $1,500 *Discounted tuition is available for nonprofit organizations and for companies / organizations who register multiple participants.
LGNH Classes Dates: Meets 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 P.m.
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Expected Outcomes/Key Deliverables For LGNH
Development/Enhancement of Core Leadership competencies
Skills to cultivate professional transformation and mastery of leadership style
Insider’s views of New Haven’s regional connections and resource
Social awareness and relationship management through difficult times
Executive Orientation (XO) Starts
The Executive Orientation (XO) is a 3-session program with topics that are designed specifically for senior executives in corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, interested in exploring and understanding the relevant issues, resources, economics and dynamics of the Greater New Haven region. This program facilitates strategic connections between participants in the XO program and influential decision makers and leaders within the Greater New Haven area, while meeting to discuss the following topics and more:
Team Discussions and Collaboration on:
Transformative Solutions for the Disrupted Workplace / Maximizing Human Capital during Times of Crisis
Workforce Development - Issues, Trends, Resources
Advanced Strategic Readiness - How to use Data to Drive Outstanding Results
Energizing Your Board / Maximizing Board Responsiveness
The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility
Orientation to the Region:
Economic Development / Regional Resources
Key Industries of the Region
What's Happening in Downtown New Haven?
Legislative and Municipal Updates - Meet Key Influencers
Leveraging the Gems of this region - Nonprofits & Higher Education Institutions
Strategic Challenge Project:
Time will be designated for additional information sharing and collaboration among XO participants to solve a strategic challenge that will be meaningful and impactful for the region!
XO Classes Dates: Meets 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (except first session)
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Cost: $1,250 for all participants. *Discounted tuition is available for nonprofit organizations and for companies / organizations who register multiple participants.
Expected Outcomes for XO
Connections to influential regional leaders and decision makers
Insider’s view of New Haven’s regional assets and resources
Exposure and insight on regional issues
Innovative Career EXcelerator Program
Albertus Magnus College is pleased to offer leadership program participants additional professional development opportunities at no cost. Chamber members who are actively enrolled in either LGNH or XO may earn up to three stackable micro-credentials through the Albertus Career eXcelerator during the LGNH or XO program period (from the time of enrollment into the Leadership Center through March 2025).
Taught by industry experts, these niche certificates can complement your skillset, amplify your proficiency in an area of interest, and bridge the gap between knowledge and experience.
