What is the Future PLUS LEAD Program?

Prepare for Leadership Opportunities with Hands-On, Interactive Learning

This instructor-led program blends scenario-based discussions, an interactive digital whiteboard, and breakout sessions to build practical leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

As part of the Future PLUS Advancement Initiative, The Leadership Excellence and Development Program (LEAD) prepares you to take on leadership opportunities, advance your career, and grow personally.

With many senior leaders retiring, the industry needs new leaders ready to step up, and LEAD is designed to build that pipeline.

Whether managing people, projects, or your next career move, LEAD equips you with core leadership skills to thrive.

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PLUS LEAD Program Impact at a Glance

*Data from the 2025 LEAD Pilot Cohort Survey

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Would recommend the program to a colleague
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Found the live sessions highly engaging
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Likely to apply what they learned in their current role
"This program was a powerful opportunity for growth — I left with skills, confidence, and connections that will make me a stronger leader"

-2025 PLUS LEAD Pilot Cohort Attendee

Why LEAD?

Because the Future Needs You.

  • Tangible Leadership Skills: Learn from seasoned facilitators who bring leadership to life with real scenarios and proven techniques.
  • Collaborative Power: Engage in live, instructor-led sessions and group challenges with a small cohort of motivated peers. Build lasting relationships across roles, organizations, and time zones.
  • Digital Collaboration Tools: Work together using Miro, a hands-on, interactive digital whiteboard that brings leadership concepts to life in an interactive way.
  • Curated Resources That Stick: Take home a toolbox of assessments, templates, reading lists, and case studies to keep growing long after the program ends.

What's Included:

LEAD Program Benefits & Bonus Opportunities.

  • Progress You Can Show: Earn a certificate of completion and a personalized summary of leadership competencies to demonstrate your growth and impact.
  • Early Access to Facilitators: Get the chance to connect directly with instructors for specific questions or guidance throughout the program.
  • PLUS Conference Networking Event: All LEAD participants are invited to an exclusive networking event at the 2025 PLUS Conference. Conference registration not included, but Future PLUS members can use code FP2025Event for 20% off registration.
  • Program Details:
    • Six 90-minute interactive, virtual sessions plus up to 30 minutes per week for homework
    • Small group format for deeper connection and collaboration

Who Should Attend?

Confident Leadership Starts Here.

Ideal for professionals with 4 to 7 years of experience in the professional liability industry, this program is designed for both individual contributors and people managers ready to take the next step.

You’ll build confidence, sharpen leadership skills, and gain tools to succeed now and in the future.

What You'll Gain

  • Practical techniques for delivering feedback and communicating with impact

  • Approaches for navigating conflict and handling tough conversations

  • Best practices from peers across the industry

  • A stronger sense of direction as you grow into leadership

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Program Timeline

Foundations of Effective Leadership

Tuesday, September 23 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM CT
Topics Include: Qualities of an Effective Leader, Emotional Intelligence, Building Trust, Leadership Skills Inventory, Empowering the Team, Setting Priorities, and Managing Your Time

Communications & Relationship Management

Tuesday, September 30 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM CT
Topics Include: Communication Styles and Preferences, Relationship Myths, Stakeholder Management, Leading Projects, and Meetings

Coaching to Performance Outcomes

Tuesday, October 7 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM CT
Topics Include: Coaching to Results, Delivering Feedback, Goal Setting, Empowering the Team, Performance Management

Difficult Conversations & Conflict Resolution

Tuesday, October 14 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM CT
Topics Include: Challenging Situations, Team Dynamics, Types of Conflict, Key Steps for Managing Conflict

Talent Strategies

Tuesday, October 21 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM CT
Topics Include: Talent Recruitment, Interviewing, Multi-Generations in the Workforce, Retaining Talent, Intro to Succession Planning 

Strategic Influence: Managing Up, Across, and Ahead

Tuesday, October 28 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM CT
Topics Include: Strategic Influence, Building Trust with Leaders, Peer Level Collaboration, Stakeholder Mapping, and Engagement

Registration is Now Open

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