AmericanHort and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) are committed to helping green industry businesses perform better, grow faster, and prepare for the future. A healthy and robust industry is one with connected leaders that have a positive impact on their businesses, their industry, and their communities.
Partnering together, AmericanHort and HRI have created the HRI Leadership Academy, an advanced program designed for rapid leadership development and real-world results. Strong leaders and strong ongoing leadership development are mission critical for green industry businesses.
Managed through HRI and generously supported by AmericanHort, the HRI Leadership Academy addresses the industry’s need for a leadership development program that serves both current and future leaders through training, coaching, and access to a growing network of industry leaders.
Leadership is an action, not a position. The HRI Leadership Academy is a program that prepares you for leadership challenges ahead, no matter what your role. We develop leaders on all levels, from top-achieving leaders to top-performing talent.
Preference is given to candidates with at least five years leadership experience and 7 years relevant industry work experience.
The HRI Leadership Academy is a one-year program consisting of four in-person training sessions (two days each), each with six to eight weeks in between. The HRI Leadership Academy offers training in the following fundamental business management and leadership concepts:
12 Months
4 in-person, 2-day classes
10 hours/month preparation
Culminating LEAD Project
*subject to change
12-15 Students
Hybrid program
In-person and online components
Led by business and leadership coaches and green industry subject matter experts
There are no application fees and tuition is covered by AmericanHort
February 7, 2025: Phase One Application Deadline
February 26, 2025: Phase Two Application Deadline
March: Reviews
April: Finalist Interviews
In-person - September
Kickoff & Strategy
Webinar
Individual & group work
In-person - November
Leadership & People Management
Webinar
Individual & group work
In-person - January
Numbers & Advocacy
Webinar
Individual & group work
March - May
Individual & group work
In-person - June
Value Chain & Negotiations
In-Person - Cultivate
LEAD Project Presentations & Class Graduation
Thank you for your interest in the HRI Leadership Academy. To download the informational brochure, please completed this form and a link to access the brochure will be emailed to you.
Contact HRI or AmericanHort at
HRI@AmericanHort.org or
call us at 614-487-1117