From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports
TROY, Mich. – Leadership 2.0, the University of the Aftermarket’s annual Executive Development Program, officially began its second session today at Northwood University’s Troy, Mich., campus.
Leadership 2.0 is a cornerstone in the industry’s efforts to foster the development of a new generation of visionary executives who will help drive the aftermarket to new heights. The program is an intense and intellectually challenging two-week executive development and learning experience, deeply rooted in the theoretical and practical application of leadership principles in the automotive aftermarket. The 20 participants in this year’s program represent a wide-array of aftermarket companies at all levels of the industry. Session I was held at Northwood University’s Troy campus in September, 2007.
Led by Dr. Russell Griffin, a specialist in organizational leadership communication and conflict management within the automotive industry, the Leadership 2.0 experience includes a blend of industry research and market analysis, discussion and debate of new challenges and competitive strategies, individual skills training in communication, negotiation and conflict management, insight to supply-chain solutions and industry merger/acquisition activity and presentations by a variety of industry leaders.
“The aftermarket is constantly debating how to find and retain the next generation of industry leaders. This program is a perfect example of how the industry is addressing that issue,” said University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank. “Leadership 2.0 helps aftermarket leaders of tomorrow gain valuable skills that are necessary to move their organizations forward within a highly competitive and ever-changing business environment. And because we have participants from every level of the aftermarket – shop owners, distributors and manufacturers – Leadership 2.0 truly becomes a collaborative, top-to-bottom environment for debate and discussion about a variety of critical aftermarket issues.”
Participants receive 6.0 credits toward completion of their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) certifications.
