Successful leaders are lifelong learners. Are you reaching your full potential? It’s time to invest in your personal development and put your leadership skills into action.

Apply to the Illinois REALTORS® Leadership Development Program. Participants will learn how to capitalize on their strengths, set new goals, and uncover their leadership potential.

Submit your application by Friday, November 22, 2019

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The purpose of the Illinois REALTORS® Leadership Development Program is to identify and train REALTOR® members who have the interest, aptitude, and potential to lead the association as a committee chair or elected officer at the local or state level. Participation is limited to twelve (12) individuals per year. Apply by November 22, 2019 to join the 2020 Leadership Development class.

We need forward thinkers of all experience levels to participate. Apply now and make 2020 a year of growth for you.

The program consists of seven modules, a final project presentation, and a two-day Leadership Academy. Sessions are held in two-day increments at the Illinois REALTORS® Plaza in Springfield.


Leadership Development Modules and Program Dates

Leadership Training Academy (held on even-numbered years)
February 12 & 13, 2020

Module I – Association Governance, Management, and General Committees and Module II – Conducting Effective Meetings
March 3 & 4, 2020

Module III – Public Policy and Political Involvement and Module IV – Lobby Day
April 20 & 21, 2020

Module V – Spokesperson Media Training and Module VI – Interview Techniques and Module VII – Ethical Decision-Making
June 23 & 24, 2020

Final Project Presentation: TBA
(Tentative Date: September 17, 2020)


If you have questions about the program, email [email protected]