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Application Deadline Extended for NRHA Foundations of Leadership Program

The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has extended the application deadline for the Fall 2017 Foundations of Leadership Program until Friday, July 21.

Ideal candidates for the program are employees who are new to management or are looking to improve leadership skills. This course is ideal for new store managers, assistant managers and supervisors who want to build better, more engaged teams. To apply, click here.

About the Program

The NRHA Foundations of Leadership program is a 16-week, online leadership development course designed to teach home improvement industry employees who are new to management about key concepts of leadership and personal development.

Course benefits include a flexible learning schedule, collaborative online learning environment, access to the top instructors in leadership development, an industry-relevant curriculum, an applied-learning focus, a business assessment project and an invitation to the NRHA STIHL Foundations of Leadership Conference.

Course Curriculum

Understanding the journey to improved leadership and performance begins by learning about the individual. This class is designed to move students from learning about their core identity to building and leading teams. The learning themes include:

  • Understanding Me
  • Understanding My Strengths
  • Leadership and Me
  • Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • Constructive Conflict and Communication
  • Communication Skills
  • Developing Talent
  • Building a Team

For more information about course modules, session dates, tuition and more, click here. To apply for the Fall 2017 course, click here.

About Hilary Welter

As marketing and research coordinator, it’s Hilary’s duty to keep retailers informed about NRHA products and services and to help coordinate industry research projects. Additionally, Hilary is the voice behind NRHA’s and Hardware Retailing’s social media accounts. She appreciates a good book, spicy food, well-made horror films, craft beer and exploring new places near and far.

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