CCAI EDGE Leadership Training Program Sessions

   

 

2026 - 2027
EDGE Program 

SESSION 1
November 3-5, 2026 | South Bend, IN 
Building High Performance Teams &
Building a Personal Life Plan 

  • Build and lead a high-performing team and effectively manage task saturation.
  • Create structured project debriefs to continuously improve outcomes.
  • Learn key components to enhance professional and personal quality of life.
  • Develop a personalized life plan outlining goals with clear action steps for success.
 

SESSION 2
March 17-19, 2027 | Milwaukee, WI
Being a High Performance Leader &
Connecting Personal Life with
Professional Fulfillment 

  • Build a personalized leadership style to become a high-performing leader.
  • Align leadership approach with company mission and goals.
  • Address key operational challenges and develop personal quality-of-life goals.
  • Create a Leadership Development Plan to be presented in Session 4.

SESSION 3
June 23-25, 2027 | Rockford, IL

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace &
the Keys to Networking, Budgeting &
Time Management

  • Emphasize team-first thinking to prioritize the group over individuals.
  • Develop essential leadership traits to lead with humility and empathy.
  • Strengthen team cohesion by learning how to unify and lead a wide range of personalities.
  • Practice applied skills through exercises focused on networking, budgeting, and time management.
 

SESSION 4
September 12-13, 2027
FABTECH | Chicago, IL

High Performing Leadership That
Impacts Your Company

  • Present individual Leadership Development Plans outlining goals and actionable steps for continued growth.
  • Develop a future strategy that participants can implement within their companies.
  • Conclude the program with a formal graduation ceremony.



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PO Box 110578 | Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

Phone: 859. 356. 1030 | Fax: 859. 356. 0908

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