Leadership Northwest Indiana

The Purdue University Northwest Leadership Institute is the hub for leadership development in Northwest Indiana. Because leadership is highly valued for both business and personal success, we work to develop great leaders of all ages.

Our mission is simple: develop and support leaders wherever they are on their leadership journey to help them build their leadership tool kit with skills developed through our researched-based program and customized approach.

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Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI)

A group shot of participants in the 2023-2024 Leadership Northwest Indiana class standing in front of a Purdue University Northwest logo.

The 2023-24 class of LNI.

Our 2024-2025 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program will include 8 in-person sessions of instruction and activities, a 360-leadership assessment, and custom one-on-one coaching. This program will give you evidenced-based learning experiences to strengthen your leadership skills and give you strategies to be a better leader in your career, in your community and in your personal life.

The LNI program is well-regarded as a great place for you to build your professional networks, as you learn from the real-world challenges your colleagues bring to our discussions. Our sessions are led by leadership experts from both the academic and business world so that you get the latest research-based leadership content and the most current skills to add to your tool kit.

  • A certificate from Purdue Northwest will be awarded upon completion of the 8-month program.
  • You will receive a 360-Assessment followed by customized one-on-one coaching.
  • You will be asked to do a few tasks before and after our sessions.
  • Cost: $2,550 per person

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If you have any questions, the Leadership Institute can be reached at leadershipinstitute@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2802.

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2024-25 LNI Program Schedule

The Leadership Northwest Indiana program begins in September 2024 and runs through May 2025. We will meet for eight monthly half-day sessions. Each session is 9 AM – 12 PM (CST) with continental breakfast and lunch provided. Our 2024-2025 dates are as follows:

SessionDateLocation
1September 27, 2024White Lodging School for Hospitality and Tourism Management

2300 173rd Street, Hammond, IN 46323
2October 18, 2024White Lodging School for Hospitality and Tourism Management

2300 173rd Street, Hammond, IN 46323
3November 22, 2024White Lodging School for Hospitality and Tourism Management

2300 173rd Street, Hammond, IN 46323
4January 24, 2025White Lodging School for Hospitality and Tourism Management

2300 173rd Street, Hammond, IN 46323
5February 21, 2025White Lodging School for Hospitality and Tourism Management

2300 173rd Street, Hammond, IN 46323
6March 28, 2025White Lodging School for Hospitality and Tourism Management

2300 173rd Street, Hammond, IN 46323
7April 18, 2025White Lodging School for Hospitality and Tourism Management

2300 173rd Street, Hammond, IN 46323
8May 23, 2025White Lodging School for Hospitality and Tourism Management

2300 173rd Street, Hammond, IN 46323
SessionDateLocation
1September 5, 2024Dworkin Center

1401 S. U.S. 421 Westville, IN 46391
2October 10, 2024Dworkin Center

1401 S. U.S. 421 Westville, IN 46391
3November 7, 2024Dworkin Center

1401 S. U.S. 421 Westville, IN 46391
4January 9, 2025Dworkin Center

1401 S. U.S. 421 Westville, IN 46391
5February 6, 2025Dworkin Center

1401 S. U.S. 421 Westville, IN 46391
6March 6, 2025Dworkin Center

1401 S. U.S. 421 Westville, IN 46391
7April 3, 2025Dworkin Center

1401 S. U.S. 421 Westville, IN 46391
8May 8, 2025Dworkin Center

1401 S. U.S. 421 Westville, IN 46391