LAS VEGAS – Leadership development and business succession planning are two major concerns for the commercial vehicle industry. To address these challenges, “Heavy Duty Leadership,” the University of the Aftermarket’s comprehensive leadership development program, will be offered again in 2013. The next class will be held July 21-26, 2013, on Northwood University’s campus in Midland, Mich.
 
Heavy Duty Leadership is designed to foster the development of the next generation of heavy-duty parts distribution, manufacturing, service, association, and fleet management professionals. The program is open to any early- to mid-career management-track professional in the commercial vehicle industry.
 
The Heavy Duty Leadership program will be taught by industry leaders in collaboration with faculty at Northwood University’s DeVos Graduate School of Management and the University of the Aftermarket. Areas of study will include:
 
* Global competition in heavy-duty technology