Leadership AGC
Your Pathway to Becoming an Effective Leader in Your Company, Your Community, and Your Industry
What is Leadership AGC?
Individuals accepted into the annual Leadership AGC class participate in a leadership development program focusing on the construction industry. The program includes a kick-off retreat in September, six monthly programs, class projects to be completed by work groups outside of the monthly programs, and a completion ceremony held in conjunction with the AGC of Wisconsin Summer Membership Meeting.
Eligibility
Individuals interested in the 2024–2025 class must return the completed application to the AGC of Wisconsin no later than June 30, 2024. Applicants should have a minimum of six years of experience in the construction industry OR have completed a relevant four- year degree program and have two years of work experience out of school. All applications must include a letter of endorsement and financial commitment from their employer. Applicants will be notified of their selection status no later than July 15, 2024.
Tuition
Each participant’s company will be billed $2,950 for the annual tuition fee. This fee must be paid prior to the September retreat. This fee includes one night lodging, meals and social events; for the retreat, all monthly professional development programs, materials, and associated meals. This fee does not include lodging for any monthly programs, optional recreational/social events, and/or travel reimbursement.
Individuals interested in the 2024–2025 class must return the completed application to the AGC of Wisconsin no later than June 30, 2024. Applicants should have a minimum of six years of experience in the construction industry OR have completed a relevant four- year degree program and have two years of work experience out of school. All applications must include a letter of endorsement and financial commitment from their employer. Applicants will be notified of their selection status no later than July 15, 2024.
Tuition
Each participant’s company will be billed $2,950 for the annual tuition fee. This fee must be paid prior to the September retreat. This fee includes one night lodging, meals and social events; for the retreat, all monthly professional development programs, materials, and associated meals. This fee does not include lodging for any monthly programs, optional recreational/social events, and/or travel reimbursement.
Leadership AGC will:
- Educate participants on a variety of industry-specific issues
- Train the emerging and potential leaders of our industry
- Strengthen individual leadership abilities
- Prepare participants for decision making roles in their companies
- Offer the training necessary for participants to assume industry and association leadership roles
- Provide an environment for relationship building
Candidate Selection
A committee of AGC of Wisconsin members will review the applicants. Each class will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants. The committee will evaluate the applicant based on the following guidelines:
Speakers and Facilitators
Industry experts, professional speakers, and educators will be utilized to deliver the materials for each session. Each session will incorporate a variety of speakers, from around the state and across the nation that will provide maximum benefit to the attendees.
Session Locations
Monthly Leadership AGC sessions will be located at the AGC of Wisconsin Training Center in Madison.
Session Dates
Attendance at each session is critical. Applicants should verify that they can attend ALL sessions prior to submitting their application. Dates for the Kickoff Retreat and all Symposiums are listed below.
A committee of AGC of Wisconsin members will review the applicants. Each class will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants. The committee will evaluate the applicant based on the following guidelines:
- Diverse geographic representation
- Minimum of 50% representation by general contractor members
- Demonstrated interest in the construction industry
Speakers and Facilitators
Industry experts, professional speakers, and educators will be utilized to deliver the materials for each session. Each session will incorporate a variety of speakers, from around the state and across the nation that will provide maximum benefit to the attendees.
Session Locations
Monthly Leadership AGC sessions will be located at the AGC of Wisconsin Training Center in Madison.
Session Dates
Attendance at each session is critical. Applicants should verify that they can attend ALL sessions prior to submitting their application. Dates for the Kickoff Retreat and all Symposiums are listed below.
- SYMPOSIUM 1: Kickoff Retreat—The one-night, two-day retreat will be held at Kohler Experiential Learning Center in Kohler, WI on September 12-13, 2024. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday and will conclude by 3:00 p.m. on Friday. All participants are required to stay over on the night of September 12th. Accommodations are provided at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan.
- SYMPOSIUM 2: Corporate Culture and DISC - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- SYMPOSIUM 3: Leadership Communication - Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- SYMPOSIUM 4: Dynamic Team Leadership & Managing Change - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- SYMPOSIUM 5: Leading Through Generations, Transformational Communications & Conflict Management - Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- SYMPOSIUM 6: Ethics & Negotiations - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- SYMPOSIUM 7: Insurance, Bonding and Legal Aspects of Project Management - Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- SYMPOSIUM 8: Servant Leadership, Problem Solving & Decision Making - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Graduation Reception: AGC Summer Membership Meeting - July 2025 (Location TBD)