Next Generation Leadership Institute
Next Generation Leadership Institute
Training for future family business leaders.
The Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI) is an 18-month program that prepares family business members for leadership. Participants meet once a month to develop and practice their leadership style, create a lifetime development plan, and increase their effectiveness as responsible family business leaders.
Enrollment is open to members and non-members of the Loyola Family Business Center. Invest in your leadership journey—enroll today!
What you'll get
Two-day opening retreat
17 day-long cohort meetings
15 one-on-one executive coaching sessions
Two leadership assessments
Cohort of trusted colleagues
Applications Open for the Next Gen Leadership Institute
New cohort begins October 2–3, 2026 at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Ready to grow as a leader alongside peers navigating the unique dynamics of family business? Start your application today. Questions? Contact us at fbc@luc.edu or 312.915.6490.
Upcoming Info Sessions 2026
Learn how the Next Gen Leadership Institute can directly benefit you, your family, and your business.
Choose from the following dates and times (CDT):
Tuesday, June 23, 5:00 p.m. in-person meet up at FBC Summer Social
Thursday, July 23, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26, Noon
Want to connect at a different time?
Email Karyn Linn to schedule a meeting time that works for you.
Inside the Next Generation Leadership Institute
Hear participants and the Family Business Center team share how this transformative, 18-month program builds clarity, confidence, and community for next-gen family business leaders.
Leadership Growth, In Their Own Words
From stronger leadership habits to lasting peer connections, NGLI alumni continue to carry the experience into their businesses and lives.
Meet the full network of NGLI alumni.
A Cohort You Can Lean On
Tom Mappin, LeClaire Manufacturing
"These friendships will last for the rest of my life. If I have an issue at work, one of the first things I do is go to the cohort and say 'Hey, what do you think about this?'"
Becoming a More Intentional Leader
Holly Rainey, Autumn Construction Services
"One of the biggest lessons I learned is that leadership is not about having all the answers. It’s about creating clarity, building strong people, and moving work forward with consistency and purpose."
A Coach in Your Corner
Gabe Prischak, Plastek Group
"A big thing for me was getting a coach, somebody who I could speak to monthly. I plan to continue this relationship after graduation."
Realizing You’re Not Alone
Logan Lovelace, Quality Fabricators
"What I got out of it was confidence in myself and an understanding that I wasn't alone in what I was doing—there's actually a way bigger world of family businesses cooperating and helping each other."
Ideal candidates
NGLI is designed for 25-50 year-olds who are set to assume leadership positions in their family business. Enrollment is open to members and non-members.
Curriculum
Unit 1: Self
- Coming Together
- Setting Priorities
- Life Stages
- Hogan Personality Assessment
- Leadership and LVI (360 feedback)
Unit 2: Family
- Difficult Conversations
- Creating Culture
- Succession
- All Things Money and Legal
- Field Trip to Family Business
- Strengths, Engagement and Well-Being
Unit 3: Business
- Leadership in the Business and Board
- Interpersonal Dynamics
- Leading in Change and Through Crisis
- HR in Family Business
- Strategy: Family and Business
- Graduation
Program benefits
- Interactive workshops
- Individualized career coaching
- Off-site retreats
- Confidential personal assessment testing
- Monthly facilitated peer group meetings
- Personal CEO mentor
NGLI participants graduate with:
- A deeper understanding of their strengths
- An awareness of areas that need improvement
- A better understanding of their family culture and
- A clearer vision for their business
Coaching
Each NGLI participant is paired with a career coach. You’ll work on your professional and personal goals through monthly one-hour sessions, scheduled at a time that suits both parties. These sessions provide valuable insights to apply in both your family and business.
Schedule
NGLI kicks-off with an opening retreat weekend (Friday-Saturday), usually at a hotel in the Chicagoland area. After the kick-off, the group will meet once a month over the course of 18 months. Each meeting is a full day and takes place on Loyola's Water Tower Campus in downtown Chicago. We try our best to accommodate participants' schedules and aim for meeting dates that are convenient for everyone.
Community
Your community is composed of three parts. Peers act as a trusted, confidential cohort of friendship and support. Your coach will be a guide through your journey, helping you create a professional and personal development plan. And your facilitator will lead the group by exploring areas of self, family, and business, and how they relate to your leadership development.
Contact us
If you would like to learn more about the Next Generation Leadership Institute, contact us at 312.915.6490 or fbc@luc.edu.
Enrolled for the October 2026 NGLI Class?
Click here to access important information that will support you throughout your leadership journey.
Training for future family business leaders.
The Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI) is an 18-month program that prepares family business members for leadership. Participants meet once a month to develop and practice their leadership style, create a lifetime development plan, and increase their effectiveness as responsible family business leaders.
Enrollment is open to members and non-members of the Loyola Family Business Center. Invest in your leadership journey—enroll today!
Upcoming Info Sessions 2026
Learn how the Next Gen Leadership Institute can directly benefit you, your family, and your business.
Choose from the following dates and times (CDT):
Tuesday, June 23, 5:00 p.m. in-person meet up at FBC Summer Social
Thursday, July 23, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26, Noon
Want to connect at a different time?
Email Karyn Linn to schedule a meeting time that works for you.
Leadership Growth, In Their Own Words
From stronger leadership habits to lasting peer connections, NGLI alumni continue to carry the experience into their businesses and lives.
Meet the full network of NGLI alumni.
Enrolled for the October 2026 NGLI Class?
Click here to access important information that will support you throughout your leadership journey.