Registration for 2009-10 Leadership 2.0 Experience Now Open

Registration is now open for the 2009-10 class of the University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 experience, which will take place September 20-25, 2009, on the campus of Northwood University in Midland, Mich., and April 11-16, 2010, at the University’s West Palm Beach, Fla., campus.

Leadership 2.0 is the motor vehicle aftermarket’s leadership development program. The experience is designed for any mid-level professional working in any segment of the aftermarket, including manufacturing, retail operations, wholesale distributing, program group management, association management, and vehicle service operations.

“Each of our past two classes continues to rave about the experience,” said University of the Aftermarket director Brian Cruickshank, AAP. “It’s one thing to enjoy the speakers, the opportunity to interact with industry peers and participating in the team project, but the real value of Leadership 2.0 comes through your ability to effect positive change within your organization. Our students tell us the experience has made them more effective on the job.”

Leadership 2.0 comprises of two intensive five-day on-campus sessions. Between sessions, participants collaborate on projects that tackle aftermarket-specific leadership challenges. Teams present their projects during Session II, and the best team, as judged by peers, is invited to present their project at the annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS).

The price to participate in the 2009-10 Leadership 2.0 program is US$5,895, and includes tuition, lodging and meals. Participants receive 6.0 continuing education units (CEU) to be applied toward their AAP (Automotive Aftermarket Professional) and/or MAAP (Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional) certificates.

For more information and to reserve a spot in the 2009-10 Leadership 2.0 class, please visit www.universityoftheaftermarket.com or call (800) 551-2882.