Professional Grounds Management Society Announces Launch of LEAD, a New Leadership Education and Development Program
The Professional Grounds Management Society recently announced the launch of LEAD, a leadership education and development certificate program. LEAD was developed to provide collaborative and discussion-based education with tangible takeaways to help grounds management professionals tackle the ever-growing leadership challenges facing the industry.
LEAD will provide 13 months of both in-person and virtual education with topics including culture, conflict resolution, stress management, motivation, diversity, emotional intelligence, communication, talent recruitment and retention, and building collaborative relationships and networks. Monthly education will be led by industry-leading content providers and Jeff McManus, CGM will serve as the 2022-2023 Dean of Leadership.
“PGMS recognizes the importance of leadership education and how pivotal it is to develop a company culture that attracts, motivates, and retains high-performing staff, which is crucial in today’s labor market. LEAD will help our industry’s current and aspiring leaders communicate effectively, recognize and reduce conflict all while building a culture that inspires high-quality results,” said Joe Kovolyan, CGM, President of the Society.
LEAD is specifically designed to help industry professionals build the foundational skills needed to become transformational leaders in grounds management. Upon earning a LEAD Certificate, participants will be prepared to pursue future leadership opportunities. “This program has been two years in the making and it is incredible to see the passion of those who have worked to produce what will be a top-tier education program,” Kovolyan added.
Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2022, and registration is limited to 25 participants. The first education session will be held virtually in September 2022 with the 2022-2023 LEAD certificate being presented during the 2023 School of Grounds Management Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
For more information on eligibility requirements, content leaders, and the application process, visit https://pgms.org/page/LEAD.
