Leadership Development

Who should attend?

We have designed two programs to meet the continuous education needs of new and aspiring supervisors, managers and mid- to upper-level managers. This is also an opportunity for those who are new to the industry to enhance their understanding of the unique regulatory framework and enhance their professional network.

What's the format?

The programs open with in-person sessions, 2-4 virtual sessions, and conclude with an in-person session. The in-person sessions are held at Rutgers University's Camden, NJ campus and Bryant University's Smithfield, RI Campus.

What can students expect?

A highly interactive learning experience featuring industry executives and subject matter experts. The sessions will impart essential leadership experience and diverse industry and management knowledge.
You will also gain additional knowledge and an enhanced understanding of the trends and conditions impacting the Northeast energy industry.
Finally, you'll join a network of industry-rising professionals with similar responsibilities and a shared desire to succeed. Create lasting relationships with industry professionals from companies in the Northeast.

Leadership I Program - For New and Aspiring Managers

Leadership Development I - Fall 2026 Program

• Wednesday, September 16th (on campus - 8:30-4:30PM):
  • Introductions
  • Understanding Behavioral Styles to Improve Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
• Thursday, September 17th (on campus - 9:00-4:30PM):
  • Regulatory Environment in the Northeast 
  • 4 Pillars of Project Management
  • Effective Meetings
• Wednesday, September 23rd (Virtual Lunch & Learn 1:00 – 3:00PM):
  • Motivational Leadership
• Thursday, September 24th (Virtual Lunch & Learn 1:00 – 3:00PM):
  • Motivational Leadership
• Thursday, October 1st (on campus 8:30AM-4:30PM):
  • Safety Management Systems
  • Supply Chain Management and Industry Impact
  • Authenticity – Bringing Your Whole Self to Work
  • Professional Business Writing
• Friday, October 2nd (on campus 8:30-12:00PM):
  • Leading High Performing Teams and Closing Ceremonies

Registration:

Click here to register today! Please email events@northeastgas.org with any questions.

Registration Rates:

Members - $3,095

Non-Members - $4,820

If you need a hotel room, Bryant recommends the following:

Lincoln Courtyard Marriott
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Smithfield

Leadership II Program - For Mid to Upper-Level Managers

Leadership Development II at Rutgers University returns this fall!

Program:

In Person Learning Sessions

• September 8, 2026 (12:00PM – 4:00PM)
  • Registration, Lunch, Networking
  • Welcome & Program Overview
  • Industry Trends
  • Understanding your style, Learning Styles, Indentifying your Strengths
  • Leadership Frameworks
• September 9, 2026 (9:00AM – 4:00PM
  • Team Dynamics
  • Empathy
  • Generative AI/Prompt Engineering Workshop
  • Resilience
  • Time Management/Meeting Management
  • Project Management
• September 10 (9:00AM – 12:00PM)
  • Industry Trends
  • Managing Change/Continuous Improvement
  • Introduction to Program Project

Virtual Learning Sessions

• October, November, December 2026; January 2027 (2^nd Tuesday 10AM-12PM)
  • Industry Trends (Safety Management Systems)
  • Communication/Collaboration
  • Industry Trends (Contractor Management)
  • Conflict Management/Negotiations
  • Industry Trends (Emergency Management)
  • Developing Team Discipline/Problem Solving
  • Industry Trends (Labor Management)
  • Leadership/Leadership Styles

Program Captone – In Person

• February 9, 2027 (9:00AM – 4:00PM
  • Registration, Lunch, Networking
  • Welcome & Program Overview
  • Coaching/Human Capital Development
  • Strategic Communications
• February 10, 2027 (9:00AM – 4:00PM
  • Industry Trends (Government Relations)
  • Risk Management
  • Analysis and Decision Making
  • Personal Brand
  • Project Presentation – Practice Sessions
• February 11, 2027 (9:00AM – 12:00PM)
• Project Presentations

Registration:

Click here to register today! Please email events@northeastgas.org with any questions.

Registration Rates:

Members - $3,295

Non-Members - $5,145

If you need a hotel room, Rutgers recommends the following:

Home2 Suites by Hilton New Brunswick

Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center