Cultivating the Next Generation of Greater Boston Leaders
Boston’s long-term success depends on the preparedness of the next generation of leaders.
Our Boston’s Future Leaders (BFL) program provides emerging and promising leaders with a socially conscious and civically engaged leadership toolkit blending academic content, practical application, and networking. Participants graduate with the skills, experiences, and connections needed to lead Boston and the region into an equitable, innovative future.
For more information about the Greater Boston of Chamber, please visit our website.
Program highlights:
Learn from world-renowned faculty at Harvard Business School through the case method.
Collaborate with other emerging leaders across industries through the Leadership Challenge and develop your social capital.
Participate in workshops focused on management, inclusive leadership, and effective communications.
Design an Individual Action Project for your own workplace.
For more information about the curriculum, please visit the 2024 schedule page.
Program outcomes:
Recent Participant Results
88% enhanced their preparedness for the next phase of leadership
66% made a positive impact within their organization through the program
17% earned a promotion during their time in the program
82% developed an impact vision for their organization, sector, or community
75% increased their knowledge of and involvement in the Greater Boston region
14% expanded their job responsibilities after the program
Benefits to Employers
Participants bring organizational, strategic, and team management skills back to your organization through premier professional development.
Participants represent your business amongst a cohort of the city’s next generation of trusted leaders.
Participants’ Individual Action Projects directly impact your organization by providing solutions to a particular problem or issue using what they learned from the program.
Participants collaborate across industries in a Leadership Challenge that deepens their connections to and across the city, strengthening their commitment to the future of the region.
Characteristics of successful candidates:
Identified as an emerging or promising leader in your company or community
Employed at a Chamber member company
Committed to contributing to the long-term success of the region
Dedicated to full participation in the sessions
25-50 years old
The Chamber seeks a diverse pool of applicants regarding demographics and perspectives. We highly encourage professionals with unique backgrounds and experiences to apply.
While self-nominations are accepted, we encourage you to solicit a nomination from your manager or another leader in your company to ensure you have organizational support to participate in this program.
Questions? Contact Colin Wilson, Leadership & Talent Development Programs Coordinator, at cwilson@bostonchamber.com
