Leadership for the Craft Brewing Industry

The School of Professional & Continuing Studies offers the Leadership for the Craft Brewing Industry course for students and industry professionals interested in becoming the next generation of leaders within the craft brewing industry.

This 11-week course provides a comprehensive foundation for leading successfully in the brewing industry. Participants will develop core leadership competencies, explore decision-making frameworks, and refine their authentic leadership style. The course emphasizes effective communication, conflict resolution, and relationship building to foster trust and engagement within teams.

Additional topics include self-care for leaders, preventing burnout, building inclusive cultures, and using business as a force for good. Through discussions on organizational culture, talent management, and the responsibility of leadership, this course equips brewery professionals with the tools to cultivate resilient, high-performing teams and a thriving workplace.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Practice strong leadership skills
  • Enhance communication & conflict resolution
  • Foster personal and professional well-being
  • Cultivate inclusive and engaged workplace cultures
  • Emphasize the ethical and social responsibility of leadership

Course Topics

The course will cover the following topics:

  • Foundations of leadership and decision making
  • Communication, conflict resolution & relationship dynamics
  • Personal & professional well-being
  • Building inclusive and purpose-driven culture
  • The responsibility and impact of leadership

Who Should Take This Class

This course is ideally suited to the following people:

  • Brewing industry professionals upskilling to build and manage teams
  • Brewing industry professionals looking to develop their leadership skills
  • Entrepreneurs seeking to launch their own brewing business
  • Anyone curious to learn more about becoming a leader in the craft brewing industry

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