FOX CITIES, Wis. (January 14, 2026) – The Fox Cities Chamber is now accepting registrations for all 2026 Leader Lab sessions – the first beginning February 4.
The Fox Cities Chamber’s Leader Lab is a professional development program designed to cultivate leadership and culture-focused skills among professionals in the Fox Cities region, at any stage in their career development
Through a series of workshops, self-guided study, and networking opportunities, participants engage in activities that enhance their leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and personal growth. The program aims to empower individuals to take on greater leadership roles within their organizations, the broader community, and their own lives.
This high-impact program consists of seven 90-minute in-person classes, with self-study and reflection in between sessions.
Leader Lab training includes:
• 56 video lessons
• Almost 12 hours of in-person learning
• Study guide
• Facilitator-led workshops & discussions
• Networking opportunities
• Problem-solving frameworks
• Actionable leadership skills & takeaways
• Actionable leadership skills & takeaways
• Post-program access
• Career & personal development to enhance leadership confidence
Why Leader Lab?
• Enhance Company Culture: Participants return with stronger self-awareness, improved collaboration skills, and tools to create more cohesive teams.
• Retain Top Talent: Engaged employees stay longer. Leader Lab demonstrates your commitment to employee growth and reduces costly turnover.
• Strengthen Decision Making: Participants learn how to lead with clarity, communicate more effectively, and solve challenges with greater confidence.
• Develop Internal Leaders: Build your pipeline of future managers and team leads. Leader Lab helps employees grow into leadership roles, reducing the need for costly external hires.
• Cost effective: Leader Lab offers professional growth at a fraction of the cost of other leadership programs — without sacrificing quality.
“I was skeptical at first, especially with the format being ‘watch this video and answer questions’” said a former class participant. “But the subject matter was genuinely interesting, informative and succinct enough that it didn’t feel like a chore to watch. The labs were all very well run, and I think 90 minutes was the perfect amount of time…long enough that they could be substantive but short enough to not take up a ton of work time. I’m really glad I participated and would recommend the Leader Lab to anyone.”
Four sessions will be offered in 2026, in both Outagamie and Calumet County. Class sessions will be offered beginning in February, May, July and October.
To register, visit: https://members.foxcc.net/chamber-events/Details/leader-lab-2026-cohorts-1509134?sourceTypeId=Website
