CampusMBA's Future Leaders Program is an executive leadership development program that delivers a comprehensive curriculum for selected middle- and senior-level executives who have shown leadership interests and abilities. Participants enhance their skills through three hands-on sessions geared toward political activism; business analysis and problem solving; and experiential learning through collaboration, networking and peer group interaction.

Now in its 16th year, the Future Leaders Program has evolved into a highly recognized program that enhances executive skills and provides an opportunity for participants to develop relationships that last an entire career.

The 2012 program will introduce cutting-edge tools to enhance your leadership development, including the acclaimed Leadership Practices Inventory 360. This proven, researched-based evaluation tool from leadership experts Kouzes & Posner provides a comprehensive look at your performance that will form the basis of your personal leadership development plan.

In addition, the 2012 Future Leader’s program includes a day at the innovative Lincoln Leadership Institute at Gettysburg, which focuses on leadership in a stressful and changing environment. Conducted at the site of the Gettysburg battlefield itself, the Institute offers a dramatic and inspiring look at how the lessons of history can guide leaders today.

MBA is now accepting applications for participation in the Future Leaders Program, Class of 2012. This class will join a national network of more than 400 industry professionals dedicated to the future of the real estate finance industry. Download the brochure.

Initiated in 1996 by MBA former President Ron J. McCord, CMB, the Future Leaders program considers applicants who are:

• Real estate finance professionals with 4 to 6 years of experience
• Full-time employees of Regular or Associate MBA member firms or employees of adjunct state associations
• Individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to a career in real estate finance through professional excellence and achievement

Curriculum
Members of each class participate in a series of three seminars throughout the year focusing on leadership, the Federal legislative process, business analysis and decision-making. Because peer learning is an integral component of the Future Leaders curriculum, participants should commit to attending each session. Class members also participate in conference calls related to group projects.

Schedule of Events

Spring Session:
Leadership Development & the Federal Legislative Process -
Held in conjunction with MBA's National Advocacy Conference
April 18-19, 2012
Washington, D.C.

- Gain a greater understanding of the characteristics of leadership
- Participate in MBA's National Advocacy Conference and learn about the federal legislative and regulatory processes and the important issues facing the real estate finance industry
- Receive an introduction to lobbying and gain an understanding of its importance to the legislative process
- Join other MBA members and meet with elected representatives in Congress during the National Advocacy Conference's Annual Lobby Day

Summer Session:
Group Assignment
June 12-15, 2012
Washington, D.C.

- Participants are divided into teams for a group project
- MBA develops a project theme related to the real estate finance industry. While past projects have dealt with economic development and the federal political process, the project is different each year
- Participants have a chance to utilize their leadership skills, project management skills and industry experience on a unique project
- Team members work together after the summer event to put together a project that is judged by individuals familiar with its objectives


Fall Session:
Closing Session and Graduation Ceremony -
Held in conjunction with MBA's Annual Convention
October 21-24, 2012
Chicago, Ill.

- During a special session, class members present their projects to a panel of judges and convention participants
- A winning project is selected based on pre-defined criteria and announced at the graduation ceremony
- Participants also have a chance to experience all that the MBA Annual Convention has to offer: general sessions, workshops, networking events and the exhibit hall

Because the Future Leaders Program has three sessions that are interrelated, and each is an integral component of the curriculum, participants should commit to attend each session and fully participate in team assignments and activities.

Tuition
Tuition for the program is $2,750 per person. Participants are also responsible for travel and accommodations related to each session. (Note: Tuition is non-refundable after March 15, 2012.)

Applications for the Class of 2012 are currently available. The application deadline is February 15, 2012. Participants will be notified of their selection by March 1, 2012. Download the application.

For more information, please email khill@mortgagebankers.org.