Frontline Leader Development Series


Become a Frontline Leader
Take the first step toward effective leadership with the Arkansas State Chamber/AIA’s new Frontline Leader Development Series. This program is designed to equip recently promoted leaders or those preparing for leadership roles with the essential skills to inspire, motivate, and guide their teams to success. This highly interactive series, designed for newly promoted or emerging leaders, focuses on leadership fundamentals, communication strategies, emotional intelligence, and managing difficult conversations.
Invest in your future—become the leader your team deserves.

About the Cohort
The Frontline Leader Development Series is designed for a select group of 25 participants, creating a collaborative and supportive environment where emerging leaders can grow together. This intimate cohort fosters meaningful connections and peer learning, allowing participants to share experiences, challenges, and insights as they develop essential leadership skills. Guided by expert instructors, the cohort will engage in interactive sessions and hands-on activities, ensuring every participant gains practical tools to lead with confidence and effectiveness.
2025 Cohort Sessions
Each cohort of the 2025 series consists of 3 separate 4-hour sessions. The next cohort begins in April 2025!
Session 1: Leadership Fundamentals
Learn the building blocks of leadership to motivate, coach, communicate with, and teach employees in such a way that they are more effective in their jobs.
Session 2: Effective Communication
Effectively communicate and cooperate with co-workers, executives, and external people through email or verbal correspondence.
Session 3: Emotional Intelligence & Difficult Conversations
These skills give you the ability to be aware of your own, and others’ emotions assisting you in approaching difficult conversations.

Register Now
The next cohort of the 2025 Frontline Leader Development series begins in April 2025. Registration will be available soon!
FAQs
The total tuition/program fee is $900. This fee covers the cost of all three 1/2 day sessions and materials.
Individuals in information technology, healthcare, and manufacturing fields or positions may be eligible for a full-tuition/program fee scholarship through a partnership with Black River Technical College.
Each cohort of the 2025 series consists of 3 separate 4-hour sessions. The dates for the second cohort of 2025 will be announced soon!
Enrollment will be limited to 25 participants to provide a personalized experience. Interested individuals should register now to secure a spot.
The second cohort of 2025 will be held at the at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA 1200 W. Capitol Ave. Little Rock Arkansas.