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Professional Development Programs

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership offers unique leadership development programs for C-suite executives,  developing managers, D&I leaders, and other management professionals. Each program is professionally facilitated by experienced consultants who will guide discussion around your specific business challenges.

About our Programs

Executive Exchange is a unique, professional and leadership development program for senior business leaders to meet, share experiences, and resolve business challenges in a comfortable and confidential setting.

Leader Exchange is designed for developing leaders who have an interest in honing their skills and learning how to navigate business and industry in Buffalo Niagara.

Meet the Facilitators

Our leadership development programs are professionally facilitated by some of the region’s most successful business professionals and customized to meet the individual needs of the members in each group.

From The Blog

Maximizing Talent Retention and Recruitment through Employee Experience

By communications@thepartnership.org | February 22, 2023

As a corporate business owner, you understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to succeed. However, with so many companies vying for the same pool of talented employees, it can be a challenge to stand out. One solution gaining popularity is Employee Experience (EX), which focuses on creating a positive and engaging workplace environment.

Collaborate on inclusive leadership with the D&I Executive Exchange

By communications@thepartnership.org | September 15, 2022

The BNP’s Diversity & Inclusion Executive Exchange provides a unique, peer-to-peer forum for leaders to collaboratively share skills and strategies in D&I practices.  Designed specifically for senior leaders with the highest level of responsibility for D&I initiatives, the program is facilitated by our expert in residence Sesha Yalamanchili. 

Cultural humility. The term may be unfamiliar, but it is a critical component to any organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Leader Exchange – Preparing you for advancement opportunities

By communications@thepartnership.org | August 3, 2022

Are you a new or developing leader who is highly motivated and seeks to grow as a leader and earn a promotion within your company? Then the BNP’s Leadership Exchange program could be your key to personalized leadership development.

Executive Exchange – Your strategic advantage

By communications@thepartnership.org | August 2, 2022

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s unique Executive Exchange Program is an opportunity for leaders at the top of their fields to reach greater heights of Executive Development. If you are a senior-level business leader ready to benefit from a circle of trusted peer advisors, the Executive Exchange Program is for you.

How to Attract Talent in 2022

By communications@thepartnership.org | July 12, 2022

Where does one start in attracting top talent in today’s disruptive environment? Start with your employer brand. It is both critically important and within your control.