HRI Leadership Academy Accepting Applications Through March 1

By Jennifer Gray, Research Programs Administrator, Horticultural Research Institute, JenniferG@AmericanHort.org

AmericanHort and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) are committed to helping green industry businesses perform better, grow faster, and prepare for the future. A healthy and robust industry is one with connected leaders that have a positive impact on their businesses, their industry, and their communities.

Partnering together, AmericanHort and HRI have created the HRI Leadership Academy, an advanced program designed for rapid leadership development and real-world results. Strong leaders and strong ongoing leadership development are mission critical for green industry businesses.

Managed through HRI and generously supported by AmericanHort, the HRI Leadership Academy addresses the industry’s need for a leadership development program that serves both current and future leaders through training, coaching, and access to a growing network of industry leaders.

HRI Leadership Academy Program

Graduates Will Gain:

• Ability to view their business and its opportunities and challenges holistically

• Improved leadership and people management skills and an ability to motivate others

• Ability to effectively manage complex issues and challenges with confidence

• Ability to transform vision into action

• Continued growth through participation in a broader industry network of leaders

Do you know a rising star in our industry who should apply for the upcoming 2023–24 HRI Leadership Academy Class? Encourage them to apply for the program.

Applications are due March 1. Visit HRILeadershipAcademy.org to learn how this program is developing leaders on all levels.