LNI Masterclass
The Next Step in Your Leadership Journey
Professional Certificate
Explore evidence-based learning experiences that will strengthen your leadership skills and give you strategies to be a better leader in your career, in your community and in your personal life.
The Leadership Northwest Indiana program is well-regarded as a great place for you to build your professional networks as you learn from the real-world challenges your colleagues bring to our discussions.
Our sessions are led by leadership experts from both the academic and business world, giving you the latest research-based leadership content and the most current skills to add to your tool kit.
LNI Masterclass will be the second evidence-based leadership course offered through the Leadership Institute. While Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) sets the stage for understanding leadership, the Masterclass zooms in on the leader as an individual and their interpersonal dynamics with others. The topics are focused on deepening self-awareness, self-regulation, and understanding others.
The program is especially suited to:
- Professionals with an interest in personal development, aiming to become a more effective leader
LNI Masterclass Program Details
Location
White Lodging School for Hospitality and Tourism Management
2300 173rd Street, Hammond, IN 46323
Dates
The 2026-27 LNI Masterclass cohort will meet from Sept. 2026 to April 2027 (exact dates below). Apply today to join us in the monumental 1st cohort!
Format
In-person
Investment
$2,000
Explore the Curriculum
The LNI Masterclass program will include eight in-person sessions of instruction and activities, a self-assessment, custom one-on-one coaching from a College of Business staff or faculty member and a certificate upon completion from Purdue Northwest.
| Session # | Topic |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | Motivation & Leadership |
| Session 2 | Personality & Leadership |
| Session 3 | Conflict Management Styles |
| Session 4 | Decision Making Styles |
| Session 5 | Core Self-Evaluations |
| Session 6 | Power & Influence Tactics |
| Session 7 | Resilience & Adaptability |
| Session 8 | Feedback & Self-Development |
Instructors
Associate Professor, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior
Jane Thomas is an assistant professor of human resource management and organizational behavior in the College of Business. Her research focuses on relationships, teams and emotions in the workplace.
Director of Professional Education, The Leadership Institute
Mekisha Richardson focused on the development and implementation of youth leadership programs and works with the local business community as a resource for leadership development, one-on-one leadership coaching and customized professional development workshops.
Program Schedule
| Session # | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Friday, September 18 | 9 a.m. to Noon |
| Session 2 | Friday, October 23 | 9 a.m. to Noon |
| Session 3 | Friday, November 13 | 9 a.m. to Noon |
| Session 4 | Friday, December 11 | 9 a.m. to Noon |
| Session 5 | Friday, January 22 | 9 a.m. to Noon |
| Session 6 | Friday, February 19 | 9 a.m. to Noon |
| Session 7 | Friday, March 12 | 9 a.m. to Noon |
| Session 8 | Friday, April 16 | 9 a.m. to Noon |