Leadership Development Program

A ONE-OF-A-KIND LEARNING EXPERIENCE

A world-class faculty teamed with the Indiana Bankers Association to tailor a program that will have an immediate, positive impact on attendees and the banks that sponsor them. This series of four sessions, spaced over a eight-month period, is intense and demanding. It is designed for future bank leaders who are motivated and eager to reach full potential. An ambition to excel is a requisite for this series, as is the desire to face and learn from challenges. 

The ideal candidate for this program should have:

• The courage to overcome personal weaknesses;

• A competitive attitude that allows for productive teamwork; and

• A collaborative spirit that centers on problem-solving, with input from all levels of the bank.

Location

The 2024 IBA Leadership Development Program will be held at the Abe Martin Lodge, located in the picturesque hills of Indiana’s largest state park, 16,000 acre Brown County State Park in Nashville, Indiana. Abe Martin Lodge is a stress free setting that allows participants to relax without distraction. It is an environment that lends itself to problem-solving and innovative thinking, ideal for accomplishing the objectives of the Leadership Development Program. 

Registration

Tuition for the 2024 IBA Leadership Development Program is $4,350, which includes four sessions, materials and all meals. Travel and accommodation costs are not included.  Participants will be required to stay at the Abe Martin Lodge at the negotiated rate of $159 per night. Attendance at all four sessions is required for graduation. For the duration of this eight-month program, IBA Member participants will receive a 50 percent discount off the registration fee of the MEGA Conference, FLD Conference and the Annual Convention.

Program Topics

Don't miss this jam-packed program designed to sharpen your leadership skills and fine-tune your management style.

IT’S SIMPLE, BUT IT ISN’T EASY - Session 1
March 18-20, 2024
Management of people and leadership of organizations are based upon core concepts.  The concepts are simple; implementation is not.

DO SOMETHING THAT SCARES YOU - Session 2
May 20-22, 2024
Managers and leaders face difficult situations that require a courageous decision or action. This session unleashes the courage that lies within.

LIMITATIONS ARE SELF-IMPOSED - Session 3
August 19-21, 2024
Change, integral to business and life, can be high-stress and can shut down managers and leaders who are uncertain about their problem-solving and management skills. This session provides a heightened awareness of what to do and how to do it. 

WHO DARES WINS - Session 4
October 21-23, 2024
The final session focuses on a thorough assessment of the leadership knowledge, skills and experienced gained during the year-long leadership development program. In addition, the imperative of "daring" to meet the challenges facing bank leaders of the future will be emphasized, along with the understanding that the "win" of becoming a strong leader is beneficial to their banks, their communities and their lives.