Register for IMS Programs
IMS is a membership-based organization, specializing in customized leadership development programs. Companies in Michigan, Ohio north of Highway 30, and western Pennsylvania are eligible for IMS membership in our region.
Ready to invest in learning new skills straight from the experts? Check out our upcoming programs below!

Upcoming Programs
Date | Title | Location | Price | Action |
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2025-07-01 | LEADING WITH GRATITUDE: EIGHT LEADERSHIP PRACTICES FOR EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS RESULTS | Virtual | $395 (US) per person | Learn |
2025-07-17 | POWERFUL TOOLS FOR HANDLING WORKPLACE CHALLENGES AND TOUGH CONVERSATIONS. | Virtual | $395 (US) per person | Learn |
2025-07-22 | WORKING SMART: MANAGING PRIORITIES AND MASTERING WORKFLOW – JULY 2025 | Virtual | $395 (US) per person | Learn |
2025-08-19 | BE THE LEADER THAT PEOPLE WILL FOLLOW | Virtual | Learn | |
2025-09-16 | MASTERING TOUGH CONVERSATIONS: COMMUNICATE BEST WHEN IT MATTERS MOST – September 2025 | Virtual | $395 (US) per person | Learn |
2025-09-30 | BOOSTING PRODUCTIVITY: TIME MANAGEMENT TACTICS FOR WORKING SMARTER – September 2025 | Virtual | $395 (US) per person | Learn |
2025-10-07 | DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: A MANAGERS GUIDE TO THE TOUGHEST WORKPLACE AND EMPLOYEE CHALLENGES – October 2025 | Virtual | $395 (US) per person | Learn |
2025-10-09 | BECOMING A LEADER: STRATEGIES & TOOLS FOR NEW & EMERGING LEADERS – October 2025 | Virtual | $395 (US) per person | Learn |
2025-10-14 | HOW TO BUILD YOUR EXECUTIVE PRESENCE AND IMPACT – October 2025 | Virtual | $395 (US) per person | Learn |
2025-10-23 | LEADERSHIP TACTICS TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT, EFFICIENCY AND RESULTS – October 2025 | Virtual | $395 (US) per person | Learn |
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